Get FREE email communications from Fodor's Travel, covering must-see travel destinations, expert trip planning advice, and travel inspiration to fuel your passion.
This cluster of hotels in Givat Ram and Romema is near the point where the Tel Aviv Highway (Route 1) enters Jerusalem. Some properties are near the Central Bus Station, others closer to the Israel Museum and the Knesset. Many hotels lie along the light-rail line that connects the western and eastern parts of the city. Ein Kerem, a leafy enclave, is included here, too, along with Mount Herzl and Givat Massuah, close to the Malcha Mall. Downtown is some distance away, the Old City even farther—a long walk, but 10 to 15 minutes by cab or bus, and bus lines are plentiful. If you're after hotel deals or if other places in town are booked, this area makes a great option.
This massive hotel's marble lobby, with its reflective ceiling, clubby leather chairs, and frilly potted palms, has a feeling of grandeur. The nicely updated rooms are spacious and have modern touches like wall-mounted flat-screen TVs; many have walk-in showers. For the best views, insist on a room with a balcony on the fifth floor or higher. The two swimming pools, fitness center, and children's playground are great assets, and the nearby light-rail whisks you Downtown.
Although this gleaming white tower with sweeping city views is a classic business hotel, the former Crowne Plaza Jerusalem is also a comfortable option for vacation. The bathrooms are on the small side, but the pleasingly decorated rooms are spacious and get plenty of light from pocket-size balconies. The lobby-level bar has a sophisticated vibe, and you can enjoy a lovely meal at the Hamsa restaurant. The pool and its adjacent lawns and playground provide a welcome refuge at the end of a hot day.
