The Legacy Hotel, Jerusalem

View of Jerusalem from the hotel terrace

The Legacy Hotel is a new boutique hotel (originally the well-known YMCA building and now meticulously renovated and updated) which is located within five minutes' walk of the Old City of Jerusalem.

The hotel's 49 rooms have all modern facilities including free wireless and wired internet access.

There are several dining options:

The Cardo Restaurant, located on the fifth floor, offers both indoor and seasonal outdoor dining with a mixture of international and Mediterranean cuisine.  The mezze selection is particularly recommended.

For lighter meals there is the Regalia Bar, which is also the place to unwind after a busy day with a refreshing drink.  There are fine views from the terrace.

The Coffee Bean lounge offers drinks, snacks and light lunches.

The hotel offers a wide range of facilities including a Spa, a health club with sauna, steam rooms and jacuzzi, an indoor pool, and squash, basketball and volleyball courts.

There is an evening turndown service and in-house laundry.  At the Front Desk there are safe deposit boxes if required, and a currency exchange facility.