Regency Jerusalem Hotel

Designed by David Resnik, one of Israel's foremost architects, the Regency opened as the Hyatt Jerusalem in 1987, and gained a reputation as one of the city's finest hotels. Set on the lower slopes of Mount Scopus, the hotel's seven arcaded courtyards and multilevel atrium lobby settle gracefully across the landscape, with vistas of the city in the distance. Location is the one problem -- there is a free shuttle bus into the center of West Jerusalem, but you're not close to anything, and the neighborhood is not interesting for strolling. But within the hotel's confines, you get excellent value. Rooms are wearing a bit thin, as is common in Israeli hotels these days, but the basic decor is tasteful; some rooms have balconies. The fitness center is among the best in town, sports facilities are excellent, and the swimming pool is roomy, although not very deep, and loaded with outsiders in summer. The dining facilities are all glatt kosher. In 2001, the Israeli minister of tourism was murdered in this hotel, which caused tourists and Israelis to shy away from the Regency for a number of years. Rates are comparatively low; there are often special discounts such as 5 nights for the price of 4, and very good bargain offers on the Internet. Facilities: Restaurant; dining room; cafe; bar; outdoor swimming pool; fitness center (fee); sauna; steam room; in-season children's activities, playground, floodlit basketball, tennis, volleyball courts; business center; large shopping arcade; salon; room service; laundry service; concierge-/club-level rooms; synagogue. Dining & Entertainment: Among the Hyatt's strong points are above-average food services, crowned by the top-class Valentino's Restaurant and theme buffets (Tex-Mex, Middle Eastern, Asian) 3 nights a week. There's also a choice of cafes, bars, and disco/pubs. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Built:

Total Rooms:

502 rooms.502

Total Floors:

9 floors.

Rooms:

503 units

Price

$185-$235 double. 15% service charge. Rates include breakfast, P

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Directions

Bus: 4. Free shuttle to downtown Jerusalem

Attractions

Artist Quarter 2.5 Miles Ben Yehuda Market 3 Miles Ben Gurion Airport 28 Miles Cardo 2 Miles Dome Of The Rock 2 Miles Hadassah Hospital Walking Distance Hebrew University Walking Distance Israel Museum 4.5 Miles Knesset Israeli Parliament 4 Miles Mount Scopus Near Hotel Old City 2 Miles Room Of The Last Supper 2 Miles Sacred Mosque Of Islam 2 Miles Tomb Of David 2 Miles Tomb Of Jesus 2 Miles Western Wall 2 Miles Windmill 2.5 Miles

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