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The hotel occupies the restored Palace Hotel facade, a 1920s Jerusalem landmark of pale local stone, arches, and carved detail. The original Palace opened in December 1929. Its street-facing arches and decorative stonework remain a useful introduction to the building before you enter the lobby.

This is a restoration with a modern hotel behind it, rather than an entirely untouched historic interior. The original facade and main entrance were preserved, while elements of the rotunda were reconstructed to reflect the earlier design. The building reopened as Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem in 2014. That distinction explains the combination of period detail and contemporary facilities without suggesting that today's guestrooms survive unchanged from the Palace era.

Inside, marble floors and a light-filled atrium continue the formal mood. The scale suits travelers who enjoy a grand city hotel, particularly those who want public spaces to meet friends or pause between appointments. It is a different proposition from a small guesthouse within the Old City walls.

The property has 226 guestrooms. The accommodation range includes standard rooms, balcony categories, family configurations, and named suites. The useful distinction is not simply how far up the category list you go, but how the room will work for the people traveling with you.

A Superior King Room with Balcony accommodates two guests. For a family, the Grand Family Interconnecting Rooms are listed for four, while the Family Studio King Room is specifically described for two adults and two children. Those are different arrangements, so compare the configuration before choosing. A balcony should also be selected as a stated room feature rather than assumed across the hotel.

The suite collection includes Junior King, One Bedroom King, Ambassador, Palace, and David Tower categories, each listed for up to three guests. Marble bathrooms and mirror-embedded televisions add to the rooms' more formal character. Confirm the precise suite layout and bedding against your party's requirements; a suite name alone does not tell you how children or additional adults will sleep.

For longer visits, separate bedrooms may matter more than an elaborate category name. Compare interconnecting rooms with the suite options if children go to bed before the adults. The room needs to suit your plans too: a family gathering and several days of meetings can call for quite different uses of the same space.

The Palace serves an Israeli breakfast buffet alongside dishes ordered from an a la carte menu. It gives the morning meal a proper dining-room setting rather than treating breakfast as a quick stop in the lobby. Allow time for it when planning an early departure, and check the service schedule for Saturdays and Jewish holidays.

The Palace also provides a setting for Shabbat meals, with Friday dinner and Saturday lunch arranged separately from breakfast. The hotel's kosher dining identity is important for many guests, so discuss the particular meal and dietary requirements when reserving. Planning those gatherings alongside the family's accommodation can make the hotel a practical base for a visit involving several generations.

King's Court provides a less formal alternative, with a dairy menu covering fish, pasta, salads, and pastries. Arched windows and upholstered seating make it suitable for an unhurried meal or a conversation over coffee. Afternoon tea combines sandwiches, pastries, and loose-leaf teas, with reservations required at least 24 hours ahead; the published tea schedule runs Sunday through Thursday.

During the period from Friday afternoon until an hour after Shabbat ends on Saturday, King's Court restricts access to hotel guests. This matters if you plan to invite local friends. Discuss allergies with the restaurant directly, since its kitchen is not described as entirely allergen-free.

Guerlain Spa occupies 1,470 square meters and lists nine treatment suites, including two for couples. Its facilities include a heated indoor pool, Turkish hammams, and dry saunas. The fitness center has Technogym cardio equipment and free weights. Together, they make swimming, exercise, and a booked treatment possible without setting aside another journey across town.

The current conditions deserve attention before reserving a spa-focused stay. The hotel advises that nearby construction can cause intermittent noise in the spa, and some treatments take place in alternative rooms. Contact the spa about the treatment and facilities you intend to use. The pool and gym also have published opening hours rather than unrestricted round-the-clock access.

Family services include cribs and childcare, which should be arranged before arrival. The Kids Club runs during summer and the high holidays, rather than every day of the year. Room service is also available when dining in the room works better for your family.

For larger gatherings, the hotel lists eleven meeting rooms. The Palace Grand Ballroom measures 751 square meters, with published capacities of 500 for a banquet or 600 in theater seating. These are specific layouts, not interchangeable guest limits. A family celebration with a meal needs different planning from a seated presentation.

The address is 26-28 Gershon Agron Street. Hilton lists Mamilla Mall around 500 meters away and Jaffa Gate around 700 meters away. The Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre are also nearby. Allow extra time for your chosen route and entry arrangements, rather than planning each visit around distance alone.

Ben Gurion Airport is approximately 55 kilometers from the hotel, which does not provide an airport shuttle. Arrange your onward transport separately. Paid self-parking, valet parking, and EV charging are listed for guests arriving by car. The multilingual concierge invites contact 48 hours before arrival, a useful opportunity to discuss your plans and practical requirements.

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem makes most sense when the historic building and proximity to the Old City matter to your stay. Choose the room configuration first, then confirm the dining and spa services you expect to use. That leaves the architecture and location to carry the experience without relying on facilities that may not be operating during your visit.