the reason they advise u to give the phone to the taxi driver is becoz some of the papa/mama doesn't speak english, unless if u understand cantonese, it's easier if they talk to the driver so he can take u to the hotel they directed.
and i think most of the hotel mentioned would be at least 3 star or above...confirmation on this?
only when u deal with girls in jordan u might get a more shabby hotel/room.
hope i'm right...
correct me if i'm wrong