Olive Tree Hotel
About the Olive Tree Hotel
Located in the American Colony neighborhood of East Jerusalem, the Olive Tree Hotel has a an old-world, pilgrim theme, but caters to guests from across the spectrum, including pilgrims, business travelers, families and tour groups with modern facilities, kosher dining and event halls, a friendly staff and access to the Hebrew University’s fitness facilities.
The location is ideal regardless of your purpose for visiting Jerusalem. It is only 5-10 minutes from the Old City and main roads and public transportation routes that can take you almost anywhere in the city, including downtown Jerusalem, which you can also walk to in 15-20 minutes.
The hotel is named after the ancient olive tree situated at its entrance. According to one legend, King David rested underneath the tree while playing his harp, and according to another pilgrims rested in the shade on their way to the Old City.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 1026 traveler reviews
The hotel is a typical hotel that caters to large groups of tourists. It was clean, but little dated. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was good for having to cater to hundreds of people at every meal and try to accommodate people from every corner of the...
MoreThe hotel is a typical hotel that caters to large groups of tourists. It was clean, but little dated. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was good for having to cater to hundreds of people at every meal and try to accommodate people from every corner of the globe.
LessI really appreciated coming to the Olive Tree Hotel after a long day touring. I enjoyed the actual Olive Tree in the center dining area & especially the Internet center - that was a blessing when we had to check out early but came back for dinner with no place to wait or relax....
MoreI really appreciated coming to the Olive Tree Hotel after a long day touring. I enjoyed the actual Olive Tree in the center dining area & especially the Internet center - that was a blessing when we had to check out early but came back for dinner with no place to wait or relax. The breakfast/dinner was fabulous and our room was very nice. My only complaints: Where was the date honey at breakfast? Elevators were a bit slow and wait staff didn't seem like they wanted to refill coffee. Why not just leave pots nearby and we'll refill our own? Especially enjoyed the gift shop out front & their late hours.
LessThis hotel, while a little shopworn, was most welcoming and gracious for our four day stay in mid-November, 2019. The breakfasts and dinners were fantastic, vis a vis a huge buffet at both meals. The service at these meals was very good and the rooms, although a little worn, were always clean and...
MoreThis hotel, while a little shopworn, was most welcoming and gracious for our four day stay in mid-November, 2019. The breakfasts and dinners were fantastic, vis a vis a huge buffet at both meals. The service at these meals was very good and the rooms, although a little worn, were always clean and well stocked with all the normal amenities. Our TV did not work for cerebral days, and finally after talking with a manager at the front desk, it was rectified.
LessAmenities
Suited for
- Business
- Couples
- Events
- Families
Services
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fax / Photocopying
- Heating
- Laundry
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Tour Desk
General
- Accessibility
- Event Hall
- Free WIFI
- Meeting Room
- Synagogue
- Check in: 2:00 PM
- Check out: 12:00 PM