מלון גולדן וולס

I looked forward to waking up every morning to the sight of the old city – the name of this hotel is well chosen and appropriate for historic reasons. Jersualem is beautiful and this hotel is in a terrific spot for visitors who, like me, want to wander the streets of the legendary locale. A plentiful breakfast is served every morning and the in-house bar beckons every evening with local wines and an assortment of other drinks. It even serves espresso and the lounge in the lobby has a great view of the famed walls of the old city. The hotel’s other services include basic laundry which is returned daily. During my trip, several parts of the hotel were being refurbished, but despite this the hotel was kept clean and my smallish room offered a cozy respite at the end of a long day. The bustle of the area notwithstanding, the location is relatively quiet. You can take drinks up to the rooftop, which affords a magnificent view of the surroundings. In these beleaguered times faced by the residents of East Jerusalem, it is important to support local, family-run businesses. I highly recommend Golden Walls for these and other reasons, not least the kind and caring service.