Jerusalem, IsraelEin Karem
Alegra Boutique Hotel
Vaulted stone villa
Vaulted stone villa
The historic stone house runs at a gentle village rhythm, centered on courtyard orchards and a grapevine-shaded roof terrace.
What it’s good at
Notable
Exposed Jerusalem stone walls, vaulted ceilings, and Persian rugs across thirteen suites.
Notable
Morning Israeli breakfasts sourced from Jerusalem markets, set amid Ein Karem church steeples.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Alegra Boutique Hotel’s public spaces are a delight, grand in structure but thoughtfully illuminated and warmly decorated with original artwork and rich fabrics.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Quiet stone lanes wind through Ein Kerem toward church steeples, with the Church of the Visitation two hundred meters away.
The rooms
Suites have exposed stone walls and Persian rugs, with freestanding marble tubs set beneath vaulted ceilings.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A waterfall pours from a rough stone wall into the courtyard plunge pool, bordered by timber decking.
The sauna
A wooden barrel sauna and an outdoor soaking tub sit among courtyard greenery on stone pavers.
At the table
Fresh focaccia and homemade labneh fill the breakfast counter beneath a sunlit glass-roofed stone atrium.
How it began
Jabra Francis built the stone mansion around 1930 for his Jewish bride Alegra after the couple eloped.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.