Restored Mandate landmark
A soaring glass-roofed atrium retracts to the sky, anchored by an iconic four-script lobby clock and Mandate-era stone arches.
Where it shines
Remarkable
Restored 1929 Palace Hotel facade featuring intricate Mandate-era arches, Turkish stonework, and Roman-Ottoman architectural motifs.
Notable
A retractable atrium roof converting into a Sukkot sukkah, anchored by a four-script heritage lobby clock.
Notable
Marble bathrooms with integrated mirror screens, deep soaking tubs, and chauffeured Mercedes house cars upon request.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Built on the foundations of 1920s-era The Palace Hotel, Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem blends beautifully into its surroundings, thanks to lovingly restored Jerusalem stone walls…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set at the corner of Agron and King David Streets, the hotel sits a short walk from Jaffa Gate and Mamilla Avenue.
The rooms
Rooms feature arabesque motifs and crystal chandeliers, paired with Italian marble bathrooms fitted with soaking tubs and integrated mirror screens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The subterranean heated lap pool sits beneath vaulted stone arches, lined with plush loungers under blue lighting.
The spa
The Guerlain Spa includes nine treatment suites, two Turkish hammams, and a boutique stocked with French fragrances.
The Palace Restaurant
Under soaring chandeliers, the flagship restaurant serves kosher Mediterranean dinners and an expansive Israeli breakfast buffet.
At the table
The Garden Terrace serves evening cocktails and kosher tapas from an open-air rooftop bar overlooking the city.
How it began
Built within the shell of the 1929 British Mandate-era Palace Hotel, the address was revitalized in 2014 following a meticulous restoration.
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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.