Mount Zion Hotel
About Mount Zion Hotel
Hugging the slopes of the Hinnom Valley directly across from the Old City walls is the Mount Zion Hotel. The boutique hotel is located in a 19th-century building that is defined by its quaintness and understated elegance.
The Mount Zion has 140 guest rooms including luxury suites as well as a range of amenities and facilities, including verdant public gardens, a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, a spa and a health club including a traditional hamam (Turkish bath).
The location of Mount Zion Hotel is ideal for excursions to both the holy sites of the Old City and the many attractions of the city’s center. The Cinematheque, one of Jerusalem’s essential cultural institutions, is right next door, as is the Menachem Begin Heritage Center.
TripAdvisor Reviews
I am a repeat visitor to the Mt. Zion Hotel, first because of the warm hospitality and great staff and service (starting from reservations to front desk, cleaning, restaurant and bar staff); and second because of the great location and breathtaking views of the Old City and Mt. Zion. You know you are in...
MoreI am a repeat visitor to the Mt. Zion Hotel, first because of the warm hospitality and great staff and service (starting from reservations to front desk, cleaning, restaurant and bar staff); and second because of the great location and breathtaking views of the Old City and Mt. Zion. You know you are in Jerusalem! The location is excellent as you can walk into Jerusalem Center, the Old City or closer by the First Station with restaurants, crafts and entertainment as well as the residential neighborhoods of "Ba'aka" and the "German Colony". However, on my recent stay, I finally had a wonderful opportunity to get a better understanding of the history of the Mt. Zion Hotel from the lovely night manager, Tarek Awedah. He took the time to show me what is probably the best kept secret, the Cable Car Museum, located in the Mt. Zion Hotel (and open to the public). You can actually see one of the original cable cars which was from the War of Independence and was a link between Mt. Zion and the Western Section of Jerusalem. The little Museum also tells the history of the hotel building which was first built in 1882 as a hospitable for rare eye diseases. Seeing the old photos of the original building one can really appreciate what makes the Mt. Zion Hotel so special.
LessHotel with a great location but quite a bit run down. Rooms leave much to be desired... Sparse, worn furniture, old carpets. Sheets aren't the best. Bathrooms are nice. Housekeeping cleaned up pretty well. Breakfast is plentiful but not as tasty as one might hope. Staff are indifferent, pretty much par for the course...
MoreHotel with a great location but quite a bit run down. Rooms leave much to be desired... Sparse, worn furniture, old carpets. Sheets aren't the best. Bathrooms are nice. Housekeeping cleaned up pretty well. Breakfast is plentiful but not as tasty as one might hope. Staff are indifferent, pretty much par for the course for Israel. Fitness center has a few machines and is good enough but it is only open 8 to 6, not conducive to getting a workout before or after the work day. Hotel seems to cater to large tourists groups. There are much better places to stay in Jerusalem for the money.
LessThis is an unusual hotel outside the old city. Unique in that the lobby and entrance are on the 6thfloor which is at street level. It is an older building that fits architecturally in its location. The hotel is clean, the staff personable and the location is good. The rooms are clean although sparsly...
MoreThis is an unusual hotel outside the old city. Unique in that the lobby and entrance are on the 6thfloor which is at street level. It is an older building that fits architecturally in its location. The hotel is clean, the staff personable and the location is good. The rooms are clean although sparsly furnished. Breakfast buffet has a large variety that would satisfy most ethnic requirements (egg station cook needs a bit more experience). My only poor observation here is that the place looks shopworn. Additionally it does not seem as though maintenance takes any pride in its work. Bath fixtures are loose, caulking around sinks and tub is sloppy and the toilet seat either crashes down or hits you in the back. I would sincerely recommend a thorough inspection and general spiff up.
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Suited for
- Business
- Couples
- Families
- Events
Services
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Heating
- Private Bathroom
- Restaurant
- Safe
- SPA
- Tour Desk
- Fax / Photocopying
General
- Free Parking
- Fitness Center
- Free WIFI
- Meeting Room
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Synagogue
- Check in: 3:00 PM
- Check out: 12:00 PM