Hotels in Jerusalem

Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem 1

Axel’s take

A strong central base with standout breakfasts, though rooms lag behind five-star expectations.

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Axel’s rating: 8.0/10 · A traditional five-star city hotel beside Jerusalem’s Great Synagogue

Leonardo Plaza is a traditional five-star city hotel whose strongest assets are its central location, generous kosher breakfasts and welcoming staff. It’s a strong pick for sightseeing and observant Jewish travelers, with the Great Synagogue nearby and Mamilla and the Old City within walking distance. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the food and helpful employees; spacious rooms and upper-floor views also earn approval.

The reservation is the finish: recurring reports of dated décor, plus some housekeeping and maintenance lapses, temper the luxury promise. Overall feedback remains positive, but we’d skip it if contemporary rooms and consistently polished service are priorities. Parking costs extra, and Saturday and Jewish-holiday check-in starts later. The outdoor pool is seasonal; Booking.com lists it closed from October 7, 2026, until April 1, 2027.

Rooms
Generally spacious and comfortable, with city views; dated décor is a recurring criticism.
Cleanliness
Broadly positive feedback, but housekeeping lapses recur in a minority of reviews.
Service
Warm, helpful staff receive frequent praise; problem resolution is less consistent.
Amenities
Kosher dining, gym, spa, sauna and hot tub; the outdoor pool is seasonal.
Fees and surprises
Paid parking is subject to availability; Saturday and Jewish-holiday check-in starts at 6 p.m.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

Harav Avida 1, Jerusalem

Beside Independence Park and the Great Synagogue, within walking distance of Mamilla and the Old City.

Amenities and check-in

Kosher dining, gym, spa, sauna and hot tub; the outdoor pool is seasonal.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Spa tub
  • Indoor Pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
  • Kids club
  • Playroom
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Parking (on site): ₪70 per car per night
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Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem — Jerusalem, Israel

Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem is a traditional five-star city hotel beside Jerusalem’s Great Synagogue in Jerusalem, Israel.

Address: Harav Avida 1, Jerusalem. Property ID: 1036862.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/jerusalem/leonardo-plaza-hotel-jerusalem-1036862

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Axel's take: 8.0/10

A strong central base with standout breakfasts, though rooms lag behind five-star expectations. A traditional five-star city hotel beside Jerusalem’s Great Synagogue, scored for what it is.

Leonardo Plaza is a traditional five-star city hotel whose strongest assets are its central location, generous kosher breakfasts and welcoming staff. It’s a strong pick for sightseeing and observant Jewish travelers, with the Great Synagogue nearby and Mamilla and the Old City within walking distance. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the food and helpful employees; spacious rooms and upper-floor views also earn approval.

The reservation is the finish: recurring reports of dated décor, plus some housekeeping and maintenance lapses, temper the luxury promise. Overall feedback remains positive, but we’d skip it if contemporary rooms and consistently polished service are priorities. Parking costs extra, and Saturday and Jewish-holiday check-in starts later. The outdoor pool is seasonal; Booking.com lists it closed from October 7, 2026, until April 1, 2027.

  • Best for: Observant Jewish travelers; Sightseers who prefer walking; Families wanting spacious rooms

  • Watch out for: Dated room décor and uneven upkeep; Outdoor pool closed for winter; Later Saturday and Jewish-holiday check-in

  • Location: Beside Independence Park and the Great Synagogue, within walking distance of Mamilla and the Old City.

  • Rooms: Generally spacious and comfortable, with city views; dated décor is a recurring criticism.

  • Cleanliness: Broadly positive feedback, but housekeeping lapses recur in a minority of reviews.

  • Service: Warm, helpful staff receive frequent praise; problem resolution is less consistent.

  • Amenities: Kosher dining, gym, spa, sauna and hot tub; the outdoor pool is seasonal.

  • Fees and surprises: Paid parking is subject to availability; Saturday and Jewish-holiday check-in starts at 6 p.m.

Axel's opinion of Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem

  • Property type: Hotel
  • Fattal
  • Harav Avida 1, Jerusalem
  • Hotel policies: Parking (on site): ₪70 per car per night
  • Amenities: Spa tub, Indoor Pool, Outdoor pool, Seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Kids club, Playroom, Babysitting and childcare, Children's playground, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant (buffet style), Fitness facilities, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Parking (extra charge), Parking nearby, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Internet (extra charge)
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Jerusalem

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

Standard room with city view

Standard Club room

Standard Club room with city view

Standard Single room

Standard Single Club room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Single Duplex room with sea view (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double Club room (full double bed)

Standard Double Club room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin Club room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple Club room with city view

Business room

Business room with city view

Business Single room

Business Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Business Double room with city view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Business Double room with balcony (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: Balcony

Business Double room with balcony and with city view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: Balcony

Superior room

Superior Single room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with city view

Deluxe room with view

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Single room with city view

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Triple room with city view

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Family room with city view

Deluxe Single Family room

Deluxe Single room (single bed)

Deluxe Single room with city view (single bed)

Deluxe Single Family room (single bed)

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Family room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Family room with city view (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Deluxe Single Duplex room

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Triple room with city view

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quadruple room with city view

Executive room

Executive room with city view

Executive room with balcony

Executive room with balcony and with city view

Executive Single room

Executive Single room with city view

Executive Single room with balcony

Executive Single room with balcony and with city view

Executive Triple room

Executive Triple room with city view

Executive Triple room with balcony and with city view

Executive Family room

Executive Family room with city view

Executive Single Family room

Executive Single room (single bed)

Executive Single room with city view (single bed)

Executive Single room with balcony (single bed)

Executive Single room with balcony and with city view (single bed)

Executive Single Family room (single bed)

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Executive Double room with city view (full double bed)

Executive Double room with view (full double bed)

Executive Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Executive Double room with balcony and with city view (full double bed)

Executive Double Family room (full double bed)

Executive Double Family room with city view (full double bed)

Executive Twin room (twin beds)

Executive Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Executive Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

Executive Twin room with balcony and with city view (twin beds)

Executive Triple room

Executive Triple room with balcony

Executive Triple room with balcony and with city view

Executive Quadruple room

Executive Quadruple room with balcony and with city view

Classic room

Luxury room

Luxury Double room with city view (full double bed)

Junior Suite

Junior Suite with city view

Club Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite

Triple Junior Suite

Quadruple Junior Suite

Family Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite (single bed)

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Quadruple Junior Suite

Standard Junior Suite

Deluxe Junior Suite

Deluxe Single Junior Suite (single bed)

  • Beds: single bed

Deluxe Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Executive Junior Suite

Executive Single Junior Suite with balcony (single bed)

  • Beds: single bed
  • Room features: Balcony

Executive Double Junior Suite with balcony (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: Balcony

Suite

Suite with city view

Single Suite

Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

Family Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

Standard Suite

Business Suite

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Single Suite

Executive Suite with balcony

Executive Single Suite

Apartment

Deluxe Apartment

Deluxe Apartment with city view

Executive Apartment

Executive Apartment with city view

Deluxe Villa

Deluxe Villa with view

Cottage

Cottage with water view

Deluxe Cottage

Deluxe Cottage with view

Deluxe Cottage (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

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