Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem

Walking up to, and into the Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem, you'll feel like you've been given a boost of brightness. The outside walkways leading to the hotel entrance are full of lush vegetation and colorful flowers, and once you cross through the swinging glass doors, you are met with internal lighting and a well decorated, warm and open expanse reception area which makes visitors feel as though they've just been welcomed personally. From the entrance, you can see through to the bar lounge area with plush seating, and while you check in at reception and gaze around, you're  likely thinking you can't wait to just can sit back, relax, and take in the romantic atmosphere the Leonardo Plaza provides.

Situated on the western side of Independence Park, just a short walk away from the center of town and the Old City, the 5-Star Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem is a solid choice among hotels in Jerusalem, serving as a home base for your Jerusalem tours.

The Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem, which occupies the building that used to be the Sheraton Plaza Hotel, offers 268 rooms all of which contain AC, TV, mini-bar, safe, and other amenities one would expect of a luxury hotel. The Leonardo Plaza is well set up for both small and large informal and corporate gatherings and businessmen can use the comprehensive business center in the hotel lobby. Wireless internet is available for a surcharge. Shabbat meals are lively at this hotel, and guests and other visitors can order meals either in the communal dining hall or in a private room. The hotel, as well, has a shabbat elevator.

Guests of the hotel can choose between the Italian restaurant, Primavera, managed by the esteemed Chef Shalom Kadosh and a sushi bar in the hotel lobby, a coop operation between Kadosh and sushi master Viama Aviamada. Guests can also enjoy an outdoor swimming pool (seasonal), bar, and beauty center, among other services. In summer a vibey barbecue is held on the hotel's terrace, overlooking the Old City. The kosher level is Glatt (Mehadrin).

The Leonardo Plaza Hotel is one of the tallest buildings in Jerusalem, thereby the rooms on the upper floors offer magnificent views of both the Old City and the modern city of Jerusalem.

The building is just adjacent to the large grassy field and gardens of Independence Park, where you can enjoy sunny or shady areas for picnics, as well as a children's playground with three sections to serve all ages. (Specifically, the newer, aluminum, creatively built playground is sure to delight.)

In summary, the Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem serves visitors with utmost quality, and is a top selection for deluxe hotels in Jerusalem.