 Location
The hotel is built on the ruins of a 17th century Turkish Khan was home to Austrian Council during the Ottoman era. Located in the Artist Colony of Safed, this unique hotel captures Safed's unique atmosphere and palette of colours. It is just a 10-minute walk from the city centre, with its various restaurants, bars, shopping options, and synagogues, as well as a tourist information centre. It is also close to many places of interest to tourists, including the synagogue quarter, the Cem
Facilities
This charming historic hotel comprises a total of 77 double rooms, spread between a main building and annexe buildings. Facilities on offer include an entrance hall with 24-hour reception, a currency exchange facility and lift access. Guests can also make use of the cafe, bar and restaurant, as well as the hotel's conference facilities and WLAN access point. Room service is available for a small additional fee. In the dining room, which used to be the stables, guests can see where the horses were once tethered. The hotel is surrounded by gardens and looks out over Mount Meron and the valley. The hotel also has a kids' club. Parking is also available for guests arriving by car.
Rooms
The room decor blends contemporary with Middle-Eastern style. All rooms have an en suite bathroom with a shower, a bathtub and a hairdryer, as well as a mini bar, a cable TV, a safe, a direct dial telephone, a radio and Internet access. Either a double or a king-size bed and individually adjustable air conditioning also come as standard.
Sports/Entertainment
There is an outdoor swimming pool on the hotel grounds, complete with a children's paddling section, a poolside snack bar, sun loungers and parasols. There is also an on site spa centre with a gym, a sauna, a Jacuzzi, massage services and various health and beauty treatments.
Meals
The hotel restaurant offers guests a selection of both local and international cuisine.
Payment
American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA are all accepted as methods of payment.
How to get there
From Tel-Aviv take the coastal road (#2) in the direction of Haifa. At Zichron Ya'akov turn right and follow road # 70 through Yokneam until reaching Shaar Hamakim Intersection. Turn right onto the road to Tiberias (# 75) then turn left onto road #77, then drive to Golani Junction. Turn left onto road # 65 then drive to Ammud Junction and turn left onto road #85 until reaching Meron Junction. Turn right onto road #89 and drive on until reaching the entrance to Safed. Drive past the central bus station and then follow signs to the hotel.
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(5 stars)