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Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel · Waldorf Astoria · Grand Luxury
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem reopened the 1929 Palace Hotel, finished in thirteen months for the Supreme Muslim Council under Grand Mufti Hajj Amin al-Husseini across from the Mamilla Pool. The first Arab Exhibition opened here in 1931. After decades of other uses, the Waldorf restoration returned the Mandate-era palace to hotel keys in April 2014. The house stands across from the historic Mamilla Pool, less than a kilometre from the Old City and Jaffa Gate, and the restoration kept the shell of the Palace Hotel.
- 226 rooms
- Opened 2014
- Neighborhood: Mamilla
- Rooms from 431 sq ft (40 m²)
About Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
- Construction began in 1928 and lasted about thirteen months under Hajj Amin al-Husseini's project.
- The 1931 Arab Exhibition here showcased regional agriculture and industry.
- The house sits across from the historic Mamilla Pool, less than a kilometre from the Old City and Jaffa Gate.
- It reopened as Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem in April 2014 after a full restoration of the Palace Hotel shell.
History
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem opened in 2014 as a Hilton-managed Waldorf Astoria conversion of the historic Palace Hotel site. The original Palace Hotel was inaugurated on December 21, 1929 and is described by Hilton as the initiative of the Supreme Muslim Council under Hajj Amin al-Husseini, with a distinctive Mamluk-influenced facade. Hilton positions the property as one of the city’s grand luxury hotels, and its current format preserves the historic shell while operating as a modern Waldorf Astoria. The hotel is notable for its central Jerusalem location, historic architecture, and large suite inventory for a city-center luxury property.
The setting
The hotel sits on Gershon Agron Street in central Jerusalem, less than a kilometer from the Old City and Jaffa Gate. Hilton highlights its proximity to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount Zion, the Western Wall, and Mamilla Mall, underscoring its position at the edge of Jerusalem’s historic core. 55 km from Ben Gurion Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- The Terrace || הטרסה — Bar · Cocktail bar
- King's Court | קינגס קורט - מסעדה חלבית — Restaurant
- The Palace Restaurant - מסעדת הפאלאס — Restaurant
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- Israel's Leading Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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