Ramat Rachel HotelvsWaldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Both Ramat Rachel Resort and Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem ranks slightly higher than Ramat Rachel Resort. Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem comes in at 82 with endorsements from 4 reviews such as Star Service, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Ramat Rachel Hotel
Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, D.N Tzfon Yehuda, Jerusalem 90900, Israel
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"The relaxed, informal atmosphere is a big part of this hotel's appeal. Rooms in the older South Wing have stunning views of Bethlehem and the Judean Desert."
DK Eyewitness
"The large, grassy gardens and some of the rooms afford fine views of the Judean Desert. The hotel has a first-rate swimming, fitness and spa complex."
Frommer's
"Along with an Olympic-size outdoor pool and an indoor pool for rainy days...offers night-lit tennis and basketball courts and a playground, along with organized children’s activities." Full review
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Note: The bus into town runs on schedule but is not that frequent, so this is a better choice for travelers who have cars (there’s ample free parking).
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
30 Agron Street; Intersection King David, Agron, Mamilla Sts, Adjacent to Independence Park; Mamilla district, Jerusalem 94190, Israel
From $474/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"Located at the junction of Argon and King David streets, a short stroll to the Jaffa Gate in the Old City and Mamilla Mall, the newly-inaugurated hotel marks the first Waldorf Astoria in the country." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Just a few yards from the magnificent walls of the Old City, the Waldorf Astoria offers a luxurious base to explore the sights and history of Jerusalem." Full review
Fodor's
"In a former treasury building, this luxurious lodging wraps around a four-story-high courtyard flooded with natural light and sparkling with greenery." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 226 elegant guest rooms are full of luxe touches like 46-inch flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, tablets, and marble bathrooms with TVs embedded in mirrors." Full review