HILTON Worldwide has announced it will open Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem in 2015 on the site of the former Palace Hotel, which last served guests in 1935.
Located near the walls of the Old City and the famous Jaffa Gate, the hotel adjoins upscale shopping centre Mamilla and overlooks Independence Park. It will feature 226 guestrooms and suites over 10 floors, nine meeting rooms and an 800-pax pillarless ballroom.
Said to be the only internationally-branded luxury hotel in the city, the property blends Greco-Roman, Gothic and Ottoman architecture, featuring a grand entry and lofty atrium with a retractable glass ceiling and towering clock.
Recreational facilities include two indoor lap pools, two gyms, and two wet and dry saunas, while F&B outlets include a French brasserie and a gourmet Italian restaurant.
Simon Vincent, area president, Europe, Middle East and Africa for Hilton Worldwide, said: “Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem is a wonderful addition to our luxury portfolio in the region and marks a new chapter of our company’s history in Israel, almost 50 years since we opened our first Hilton hotel in Tel Aviv.
“I am delighted that we are bringing the luxury of the Waldorf Astoria brand to Jerusalem, supporting Israel’s strong visitor offering as it continues to enhance its status as one of the world’s most exciting destinations.”
