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According to Jerusalem law, all new construction in the city must involve the use of Jerusalem stone, a light-colored local limestone, various forms of which have provided the principal building blocks of older buildings, walls and alleys since ancient times.

Mamilla Hotel, a new luxury property set to open this month, is no exception to the law.

The architect, Moshe Safdie, who also designed Columbus Center in New York, used Jerusalem stone to honor the local aesthetic and yet create a modern hotel with a sleek, minimalist look  and Piero Lissoni, who designed the Hotel Monaco and Grand Canal in Venice, provided the interior architecture.

The hotel’s 194 rooms — including studios and suites — all feature dark wooden floors, custom-made furniture and bathrooms with rectangular bathtubs and liquid crystal walls that frost over for privacy.

The hotel also has plenty of gathering spots, including an espresso bar in the lobby, a winery offering an extensive list of Israeli kosher wines, and the Mamilla Rooftop, an outdoor brasserie serving Italian-style fare and offering views of the Old City, including the Tower of David and Jaffa Gate.

A 1,000-square-foot Holistic Well-being Center includes a gym, heated indoor pool, and spa.

Nightly rates start at $450; a 30 percent discount will be offered through Sept. 1.

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The hotel : Mamilla Hotel

General
11 King Solomon St.
Jerusalem 94182 / Israel
T. +972.2.5482222
F. +972.2.5482220

Reservations
T. +972.2.5482200
F. +972.2.5482201
E. reservations@mamillahotel.com