Mamilla Hotel

The Mamilla is a stunning contrast to the old city of Jerusalem. Situated on the very modern Mamilla mall, it is a short walk to the Jaffa Gate which is a main starting point to enter the old city and meet up with tour guides. It is also about a 35 minute walk to the Israeli Museum through nice neighborhoods. The hotel reminds me a bit of a "W" hotel in the US but with more charm. The rooms have a great shower and are fairly comfortable and very clean. The breakfasts are wonderful and have everything you could possibly want and then some. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. We contacted the concierge a few times before our visit and each time was pleased with the timely and accurate response. We hope to return.

The Mamilla is the perfect Hotel to explore the fabulous City of Jerusalem with several eateries including a panoramic rooftop bar and restaurant and a fish restaurant with tables on bridges overlooking the Mamilla Mall below for people-watching. The first-class position of this Hotel provides easy access to the Old City as well as being part of an amazing shopping Mall with dozens of shops and cafes and with artworks for sale by Israeli artists displayed at intervals along the route which included many bronzes and other statues which could be touched and examined closely. The Jaffa Gate into the Old City is a few minutes walk from the Hotel and gives access to the Holy sites and fascinating buildings in the Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Armenian Quarters.