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Best place to stay in Israel: Waldorf Astoria, American Colony hotels win at World Travel Awards

Often referred to as “the Oscars for hotels,” the World Travel Awards announced this year's best hotels to stay at in Israel.

The American Colony (left) and the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem Hotel (right).
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The Terrace: A welcome oasis at the Waldorf Astoria - review

 The three-tier tea tray at the Waldorf Astoria.

Waldorf Astoria: Enjoying Afternoon Tea at King's Court - review

 Kids' buffet with lots of sweets

Worth it? The ultra-luxurious hotel welcoming kids this summer


Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem: A luxury hotel worthy of the name - review

Over the course of the splendid day I spent at the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem, my lowish expectations were proven wrong time and again by every facet of my upgraded experience.

 COULDN’T HAVE staged it better myself: A PR photo of the sublime breakfast experience.

The Terrace: Fantastic food at Jerusalem's Waldorf Astoria hotel - review

The bar is on the fourth floor of the hotel and feels like another world. Come around sunset to see the beautiful views of Jerusalem.

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Israeli judicial reform talks progressing despite few results

INSIDE POLITICS: The judicial reform talks may not have much to show for them, but the fact that the sides are still meeting is significant.

 SDEROT RESIDENTS demonstrate in favor of the government’s judicial overhaul initiatives outside a cabinet meeting in their city yesterday.

Judicial reforms negotiations focus on Judicial Selection Committee

A six-hour session on judicial reform negotiations at Jerusalem's Waldorf Astoria Hotel was held in "good spirits"

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG leads the first negotiation meeting over judicial overhaul compromises with representatives from Likud, National Unity, Yesh Atid and Labor, at the President’s Residence.

Jerusalem, city of hotels: The capital's hospitality industry, pitfalls

Jerusalem is the city with the largest number of hotel rooms in Israel. Every year, hundreds of new hotels open here. By 2027, approximately 3,500 new rooms are expected to be added

 WEST JERUSALEM’S hotels lean toward the higher end: David Citadel Hotel, near the Mamilla Mall.

Afternoon tea at Jerusalem's Waldorf Astoria - review

The service was excellent, as was to be expected. Overall, it was a lovely way to spend an afternoon and far more fun than working.

 Tea at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel

Ben-Gvir's wife brings gun to Sara Netanyahu's lunch for coalition wives

Ayala Ben-Gvir wrote on Twitter that she needs the gun because she lives in Hebron and is married to "the most threatened man in the country".

 Wives of the incoming coalition members meet for lunch.

A gourmet Shabbat experience in Jerusalem

Having returned permanently to Israel after many years abroad, those fine hotels offered a taste of what Israelis call hutzlaretz – an overseas experience in Israel.

 The Waldorf Astoria offers fine dining in elegant surroundings.

What is US President Joe Biden going to do in Israel?

During this time, he is set to hold high-profile meetings with both Israelis and Palestinians before continuing on to other Middle Eastern countries.

US President Joe Biden addresses the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner in Washington, U.S., April 30, 2022.

The Palace at the Waldorf Astoria: A truly royal meal - review

I can’t imagine that the food at the Queen’s Palace is any better

 The Palace at the Waldorf Astoria