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Stayed at the Olive Tree Hotel in Jerusalem, Israel for five nights. It's beautiful hotel, very luxurious in the common areas. The food was served buffet style, but you could order from their menu if you wished something different. They cater to large group tours, but you'll also find a lot of business travelers there.
The rooms were large and well appointed. They have internet hookups in every room. All rooms are non-smoking, and even though I still indulge in a cigarette every now and then, it was nice to have fresh smelling rooms.
The baths are roomy and set up so that one can have a bath while another is using other facilities with no problem.
The personnel are simply wonderful. They seem to take great pride that their customers leave on a good note.
There are a couple of gift shops in the building and if they don't have an item you are looking for, they will get it for you from a competitor and absorb the price difference. I was absolutely stunned by that after dealing with people that were out to make a buck no matter what.
Two blocks from the Old City of Jerusalem. In the American Quarter of the new city, and one block away from several embassies. Theme: HotelPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: in the American Quarter of the new city, jerusalem
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Stayed four days and nights at the Kibbutz En Gev. It was definately an experience, and I'm still not sure if it was good or bad. The food is Kosher (I KNOW it's a Jewish Kibbutz, bear with me here) but it's not cooked well and there's not enough of it. One goes away feeling hungry. it's set up as a buffet, but going back for more is highly discouraged by the staff. Their frowns and scowls say so without their ever saying a word. The rooms are nice, if the beds are all twin size and hard. there is a TV in each room, but they only get one channel. There are phones in each room, but you have to request at the front desk to use them, make a reservation, if you will.
The grounds are gorgeous, it's like living in a garden next to the sea, but they don't allow you to swim in Lake Kinneret. It was a dichotomy that I'm still absorbing.
I would recommend if you want to have a completely different experience, but if you want enough food, and the opportunity to swim, go somewhere else.
They would hate to be described this way, but it's communism at it's best. Everyone shares everything, no one owns anything. It works well for them and it's interesting to someone from a capitalist country. Theme: OtherPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: En Gev, IsraelDirections: Southeastern side of the Lake
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 by Carmela71
City center, very well situated.
Around 40 euros per night the double room, with special offers.
If you stay two nights, you get the third one free.... and things like that
People speak Spanish and English (as many employees and the owners are from Southamerica)
Ask for the second floor as they have there some renovated rooms, that you do not get if you have any special deal. but if you book the normal one with no discount, you can get them.
If I come back I will stay there again!
Theme: HotelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 106 Hayarkon St (Corner of Frishman St)Phone: 972 3 3222695Directions: Just behind Dan Tel aviv Hotel and a minute walking tot he beachOther Contact: fax 972 3 5240815
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 Pool and Sundeck at the Nova
Hotel in Eilat by Paul2001
The hotel can arrange tours to Petra and the Negrev. They also have a childrens club were the kids can play. Theme: HotelPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 6 Hativat Hanegev St. Eilat 88000, IsraelDirections: Away from the beach just west of the airport.Website: www.inisrael.com/atlas/nova/
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 Masada Youth Hostel by magor65
The outstanding exception was the Masada Youth Hostel - spacious, very clean and above all beautifully located - at the foot of Masada. The only difference between this hostel and hotels was that we ourselves had to carry our luggage to the rooms. But what wonderful views we had instead! Theme: HostelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: at the foot of Masada
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 by jadedmuse
For more information on these options, you can go to the following URLS:
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 Yad Hashemona by magor65
It's a village built in 1971 by Finns. It's composed of some log houses for tourists, restaurant and cafeteria, souvenir shop and a charming biblical garden.
It's a great place for rest and recreation, but also for such events like weddings or conferences.
The rooms, seemingly simple (Finnish quality), are very comfortable, clean and cosy, equipped with television, radio and electric kettle.
Beautifully located in Judean hills near Jerusalem, it offers wonderful views and peaceful atmosphere.
Delicious food in restaurant.
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 Jerusalem Olive Tree Hotel by VeronicaG
My roomie and I had special converters in order to use our hairdryers (not necessary), charge our cameras and cellphones. However, at times we had a problem doing so.
A call to the front desk brought an expert fix-it man, who not only solved our dilemma but gave us extra converters we needed at no charge AND showed me how to change the wattage setting on my hair dryer with one turn of the screwdriver--now that was very appreciated! I only have good memories of The Olive Tree!
Amenities are:
individually controlled air-conditiong
interntional TV channels
personal safe
direct telephone line
voicemail
connection to fax/modem
room service
24 hr. service info.
daily newspaper on demand
laundry/dry cleaning
connecting rooms on each floor
ironing room on each floor
minibar in room when requested
internet connection from room upon request
facilibites for disabled guests
free parking for hotel guests
wireless surfing in for laptops (HotSpots)
'Hot Spots' in all the rooms on top three floors
medical services available upon request
It seemed our dining area changed each night, but we always had a courteous and efficient waiter. We could also fill our water bottles each night following dinner.
Off the lobby/outside entrance was a very nice gift shop carrying gorgeous jewelry and carved olive wood figures which were on sale when we visited--convenient for taking home some authentic crafts from Israel. Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterAddress: 23 St. George St., Jerusalem, IsraelPhone: 972-2-541-0410
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Their location right on the shores of the Sea of Galilee made the Nof Ginosar kibbutz hotel very appealing. Although maybe needing some spiffing up, our rooms were comfortable and we slept very well at night. It was so quiet!
Each morning we were given a friendly greeting in the lobby as we made our way to the upper level dining room. Meals were served buffet style and although the waiters weren't particularly talkative, our fellow travelers were.
The spacious lobby was a great meeting place and offered several comfy seating areas at which to meet your friends. The gift shop although fairly small was a step above the norm, providing necessary items (toothpaste, tylenol, postcards, stamps, snacks) but also luxurious scented soaps, oils, creams and jewelry, neat gifts for the kids/grandkids/family back home. Theme: HotelAddress: Kinneret Lake, Ginosar, IsraelPhone: 972-4-670-0300
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Starwood's Sheraton Jerusalem Plaza Hotel was an excellent place to lodge. The service was impeccable, the comfortable rooms nicely furnished and waitstaff attentive.
Amenities include:
24 hr. front desk
babysitting service
beauty/barber shop
car rental service
concierge service
wake up service available
luggage storage
wireless high speed internet access in public spaces for a charge
safety deposit boxes
smoke detectors
parking and valet available
business center
outdoor pools
Having free access to a computer was a terrific feature, so I made use of it often at the business center. I particularly appreciated having "boutique shopping" off the lobby where jewelry, gifts, books, CD's and other souvenirs from Israel were offered. At one of the shops, I found a pretty sterling silver necklace that has become my favorite piece of jewelry. (pic #2).
Our meals were delicious! We were given a choice of salmon/other type of fish, beef, chicken or pasta for our evening repast. We were able to fill our water bottles each evening after our meals, as well.
I was amused by how the elevators functioned on the Sabbath: some stopped every so many floors, while the Gentile elevators shot to the top as before.
This hotel was within walking distance to Ben Yehuda street, which was pedestrian-friendly and an ideal shopping location containing many great shops and restaurants!
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