New Imperial Hotel Jerusalem

A wonderful old hotel perfectly located at the Old City, just steps to Mamilla Mall, and across from the Tower of David. A large rooftop terrace to view Jerusalem that is lovely with tables and chairs and umbrellas …comfy beds and rooms cleaned every day; a breakfast with many tempting dishes, coffee, cereals, eggs made to order if you like; but mostly, the family that runs this hotel is very hospitable, anxious and happy to help in any way, and make you feel at home. Everyone is most kind and welcoming! All in all, a very comfortable stay. There is even a hairdresser just outside of the entrance, and he is very good!

We arrived at The New Imperial Hotel in Jerusalem with low expectations. Four couples of friends traveled to a concert at Sultan Auditorium and decided to choose a hotel nearby and the experience turned out to be far beyond what we expected. The hotel is simple but the experience is powerful and unique. It is housed in an old family-run building that beyond its distinctive architecture is full of history and life. The moment you enter you immediately feel the family heritage and the generations that have cared for it. The ceilings are high, the floors are spacious and each level has a different character. Every detail tells a story. The staff is literally the family running the hotel dressed casually warm and welcoming making us feel as if we had arrived at a relative’s home. Coffee and tea are available 24 hours a day and the rooftop offers a stunning view where you can sit relax and enjoy a cold drink while overlooking the city below. Breakfast is an experience in itself. The managers and staff went out of their way preparing and bringing us items that were not even on the menu cutting and arranging everything personally. It made us feel valued and cared for as if we were guests in their own home. The rooms although old and authentic are clean and well maintained and the corridors are spotless. Every small detail from the cleanliness to the staff’s smiles makes the stay special. The hotel offers a blend of authenticity warmth and genuine care making it more than just a place to stay. It is a place to connect relax and truly feel at home in the heart of Jerusalem.

The New Imperial Hotel is the best hotel in the Old City. The staff are welcoming and friendly, showing the typical Palestinian hospitality. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is old style and beautiful. It's like travelling into the past. I'd definitely stay here again.

Honestly the best hotel I've ever stayed at. The family that owns this place is extremely hospital and will treat you like family. The.food is always on point. And the rooms are spacious. I can't say enough good things about this place

What an amazing hotel! Colonial style old building with a perfect fit to the Old Jerusalem. Best possible location and amazing friendliness. Very clean and with fantastic local healthy anf plentiful breakfast. Remember to go to the rooftop for a great view over old Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives. Just by the entrace to the hotel in the courtyard there is an equally fantastic restaurant. Try the lamb chops!

Historic authentic hotel. Managed by the Christian Patriachy. Fair prices for a great location. Light breakfast, owners adjust and add according to wishes. Parking is available in the near Mamila mall. Spacious public space for guests to relax and mingle.

It's historical, small but affordable. Staff awesome, room great, first night here, everything went to plan. No elevators but mild stairs.

I stayed here for 5 days in a single room only meant for one person and it was great.||The building is located right next to the Jaffa Gate which I believe is the only gate where taxis can drop you off at. It is a about:||- 8-12 minute walk to Masjid Al Aqsa|- 7-10 minute walk to the Western Wall|- 7-10 minute walk to the Holy Church of Sepulchre||The hotel entrance is down alley that's under the hotel. Not on a street. Just look for an opening that has 3 bars in the ground. Or just ask a shopkeeper, they are nice and will know.||The accommodations are nice, but rustic. It's an older building in the old city, so just set your expectations lower than say a hotel in Europe or the States.||However the hotel staff charm and knowledge is unbeatable. They are so nice and have resources (taxis, local guides, where to eat, etc) all ready for you if need be. And it feels personal, as if they used all these services themselves.||The rooftop is nice and perhaps nicer when it's not summer with the sun blazing out. I would suggest if they could get like a cover so people could sit, that would be great.||They only offered breakfast when I was there and it was very nice. Very Mediterranean, but they had some dishes like asian fried rice, pasta, etc that were also not so traditional. In my opinion, very good for the area as it was light, fresh, and good for the weather.||It is a busy area so expect the classics of living in a city, but nothing unbearable in my honest assessment.||Remember you are going to be out most of the day seeing sites, eating, and enjoying the city that all you will really want is a nice cozy room for you to rest and reenergize in the morning.||Pro tip for all travelers: Bring a water bottle and fill at the station before you leave. It will save you some cash and keep you from being dehydrated while venturing the old city.