Jerusalem · Near Jaffa Gate · 5-Star
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem.
226 rooms at 26-28 Gershon Agron Street. Less than 1 km from Jaffa Gate. Guerlain Spa, heated indoor pool, three restaurants. Kosher supervision on-site.
The Luxury Tier
The Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem is where we place families who want the highest-end hotel experience Jerusalem offers. It sits on Gershon Agron Street, less than a kilometer from Jaffa Gate — walking distance to the Old City, the Western Wall, Mamilla Mall, and Independence Park.
The hotel has 226 rooms and suites with arched windows, chandeliers, Italian marble bathrooms, and Waldorf Astoria signature beds. Three restaurants serve kosher cuisine. The Guerlain Spa — the only one in Israel — includes a heated indoor pool with stone columns and high arched ceilings, Turkish hammams, and dry saunas.
The hotel maintains kosher supervision with an on-site mashgiach.
The exact hechsher details should be confirmed before booking — we verify the current certification against your family's specific standards as part of our booking process.
What the Hotel Has
- Kashrus: Kosher supervision with on-site mashgiach — hechsher level verified per booking against your family's standards
- Kotel access: Walking distance to the Western Wall — less than 1 km from Jaffa Gate
- Shabbos: Shabbos elevator (marked elevators run in Shabbos mode, stopping at each floor) and an on-site synagogue with Shabbos services
- Mikveh: Women's mikveh access coordinated; confirm men's mikveh arrangements at booking
- Rooms: 226 rooms and suites, arched windows, Italian marble bathrooms, Waldorf Astoria signature beds, 24-hour room service
- Dining: Three on-site kosher restaurants
- Spa: Guerlain Spa — the only Guerlain Spa in Israel — with heated indoor pool, Turkish hammam, and dry sauna
- Fitness & family: Fitness center, Kids Club
- Location: Walking distance to Mamilla Mall and Independence Park
Comparable JRM Options
- Yirmiyahu 33 — Mehadrin by HaRav Efrati with resort amenities (spa, pool) at a lower price point
- Haneviim Boutique — Badatz Eida HaChareidis in a boutique setting, closer to Machane Yehuda
- Side-by-side comparison of all four primary JRM hotels →
Common Questions
Is Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem kosher?+
The Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem maintains kosher supervision. The exact hechsher level should be confirmed directly before booking, as supervision details have varied over time. Contact us and we will verify the current certification for your family's standards.
Where is Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem located?+
26-28 Gershon Agron Street — less than 1 km from Jaffa Gate and the Old City. Walking distance to the Western Wall, Mamilla Mall, and Independence Park.
Who should book the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem?+
Families wanting a luxury 5-star experience near the Old City with world-class amenities — Guerlain Spa, heated indoor pool, fine dining. This is our premium-tier placement for families where comfort and proximity to the Jaffa Gate corridor matter most.
At a glance
Rabbanut — verified per booking $$$$ Luxury A 5-star luxury hotel under Rabbanut hashgacha. We verify the current kashrus in writing before booking and arrange mehadrin alternatives for families who need a higher standard.
Location
- Neighborhood
- Gershon Agron Street
- Walk to Kotel
- Walking distance — under 1 km from Jaffa Gate
Shabbos & mikveh
- Shabbos elevator
- Yes
- Men's mikveh
- Confirm arrangements at booking
- Women's mikveh
- Access coordinated
- Shul
- On-site synagogue
Rates
Contact JRM Hotels for current rates and availability. We confirm pricing in writing before any deposit, quote one all-inclusive rate — above the hotel's direct rate, with both numbers shown — and hold quotes for 3 days.
Interested in the Waldorf?
Tell us your dates and your family's kashrus standard. We'll verify the current hechsher, confirm availability, and coordinate Shabbos logistics.
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Tell us your dates and your family's kashrus standard. We'll verify the current hechsher, confirm availability, and coordinate Shabbos logistics — the same concierge service we provide for all our properties.
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Waldorf context not a JRM placement
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem appears here as market context, not as a JRM-booked property. Confirm any non-JRM booking directly with that hotel.