Jerusalem · Mount Scopus · Premium
Dan Jerusalem Hotel.
A large, group-friendly Dan Hotels property perched on Mount Scopus with sweeping views across Jerusalem. Further from the Old City than the central hotels — the Kotel requires transit. Kosher supervised; mehadrin level verified per booking.
The Honest Fit
Dan Jerusalem is a well-known, upscale property — sizeable, comfortable, and genuinely impressive in scale and setting. Families searching for it are usually drawn to the views, the name recognition, or the group capacity. All of those are real. What matters for a frum family to know before booking is the location: Mount Scopus is north Jerusalem, and the Western Wall is not within walking distance. Every Kotel visit means arranging a taxi or taking transit.
That is a meaningful practical difference for families planning daily davening, erev Shabbos candle lighting logistics, or trips with elderly guests.
On kashrus: like most large Jerusalem hotels, Dan Jerusalem operates under standard Rabbanut supervision. JRM verifies the current hechsher level in writing before any booking. Families who require Badatz Eida HaChareidis or a mehadrin-chareidi standard will find our primary hotels better matched to that need. For families where Rabbanut supervision is acceptable and the priority is space, views, and a smooth group experience, Dan Jerusalem is a reasonable fit — with honest eyes open on the transit requirement.
What the Hotel Has
- Kashrus: Standard Rabbanut kosher supervision — hechsher level and current certification verified in writing per booking against your family's standards
- Kotel access: Not walkable — taxi or transit required from Mount Scopus to the Old City and Western Wall
- Location: 32 Lehi Street, Mount Scopus, north Jerusalem — panoramic views over the city; quieter, more residential area than the central hotel corridor
- Synagogue: On-site synagogue on the premises; for larger Shabbos groups a ballroom is set up as an additional minyan
- Pool: Heated indoor pool and a large seasonal outdoor pool — confirm separate-gender swim hours for your dates at booking
- Scale: Large property, group-friendly capacity — well suited to multi-family trips and organised tours
- Character: Upscale; formerly operated as the Regency/Hyatt Jerusalem; now a Dan Hotels flagship
- Mehadrin suitability: Not the first choice for families requiring Badatz Eida or mehadrin-chareidi standards — see JRM alternatives below
Comparable JRM Options
- Yirmiyahu 33 — Mehadrin by HaRav Efrati with resort amenities; closer to the central hotel corridor
- Haneviim Boutique — Badatz Eida HaChareidis; boutique scale; walking distance to Machane Yehuda and the Old City
- Prima Palace — large-group capacity in a central location with mehadrin supervision
- Jerusalem Gate — value-tier, centrally located, group-friendly
- Side-by-side comparison of all four primary JRM hotels →
Common Questions
Is Dan Jerusalem kosher?+
Like most large Jerusalem hotels, Dan Jerusalem operates under standard Rabbanut kosher supervision. JRM verifies the current hechsher in writing before any booking. Families who require Badatz Eida or mehadrin-chareidi standards should see our mehadrin alternatives below.
Is Dan Jerusalem right for a frum or chareidi family?+
Dan Jerusalem is a large, upscale property with impressive views and group capacity, but it sits on Mount Scopus — further from the Old City than the central hotels — so Kotel access requires a taxi or transit. Families who prioritise walking distance to the Kotel or Badatz Eida mehadrin supervision will be better served by JRM's primary hotels. Dan Jerusalem suits larger family or group trips where views, space, and on-site amenities take priority over proximity.
Where is Dan Jerusalem located?+
Dan Jerusalem sits on Mount Scopus in north Jerusalem, offering panoramic views over the city. The Old City and Western Wall are not walkable from this location; a taxi or transit ride is needed. It is a Dan Hotels property, formerly known as the Regency/Hyatt Jerusalem.
At a glance
Rabbanut — verified per booking $$$ Premium Location
- Neighborhood
- Mount Scopus
- Walk to Kotel
- Not walkable — taxi or transit to the Western Wall
Shabbos & mikveh
- Shabbos elevator
- Verify per booking
- Women's mikveh
- Nearby community mikveh — coordinated at booking
- Shul
- On-site synagogue; ballroom minyan for larger groups
Rates
Contact JRM Hotels for current rates and availability — we confirm pricing in writing before any deposit, and honor rate parity with any lower direct-booking rate. Quotes are valid 3 days.
Considering Dan Jerusalem?
Tell us your dates, group size, and your family's kashrus standard. We'll verify the current hechsher, flag the transit logistics for Kotel visits, and suggest the closest JRM alternative if the fit is off.
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