Descripción
The Yad Hashmona Hotel has a very convenient location in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Judean Hills. The wooden-style building is rare in the Jerusalem area, and it creates a specially calm and welcoming atmosphere. Take advantage of the free internet access as well as the free entrance to Neve Ilan's indoor heated swimming pool, which is located 5 minute's drive away. Parking on site is free.The unique Biblical Garden on the hotel ground displays a variety of biblical plants and trees as well as reconstructed buildings and agricultural tools from biblical times. In the northern part of the village, a reconstructed marketplace displays ancient craftsmanship, such as clay manufacturing, minting of coins, and pottery, copper, glass, wood and stone work. A burial cave has been also constructed, replete with sarcophagus and ossuary, and nearby a cistern holds water for drinking and irrigation. The Biblical Garden has an ancient wine press, an olive oil press, a mikve (ritual bath), a burial cave, an agricultural watchtower, a Galilean-type synagogue and a Bedouin tent. Guided tours of the Biblical Garden are available by reservation in advance. The unique restaurant of Yad Hashmona is constructed of specially imported pine from Finland, to preserve the Scandinavian atmosphere of the place. This unique dining hall, together with an glassed-in restaurant terrace facing the green Judean Mountains, promise our guests a special treat. Our chef offers a wide variety of tastes, aromas and colors. Guests of the hotel on Thursday night may eat at the Friday brunch instead of breakfast (from 9.00 to 10.00 only) .Our conference center includes 4 halls of different sizes, where a variety of meetings take place for companies, Government offices, private and public organizations, etc. Each hall can be booked for specific needs, and includes complete multimedia systems. Outdoor activities are available as well. A large parking lot and office services are on site.Rooms are spacious with a rustic countryside design. They come with balconies overlooking the mountains.The log cabin rooms, constructed by the original Finnish settlers of pine logs, include air-conditioning, private bathroom, cable television, hair drier, a coffee corner and a small fridge. All have a balcony or terrace and all have views of the green Judean Hills. The stone cottage rooms are simply furnished and offer air conditioning, private bathroom, cable television, coffee corner, small refrigerator and hair dryer.We also offer family rooms, suitable for four, or for six persons. All are equipped with a shower, cable TV, coffee corner, a small refrigerator, hair dryer and air conditioning. The terrace in front and the amazing views from the window make these rooms a first choice for many of the guests. All are easily accessible from the car park and are close to the lobby and the restaurant.Our hotel is surrounded by beautiful views of the evergreen Judean Hills and the Mediterranean coastal plain. The Hotel's unique Finnish- Scandinavian flavor, combined with the biblical land of Israel, promises you an unforgettable stay in the Holy Land!
Cómo llegar
The Hotel is located on the peaceful heights of the Judean Hills, only 20 minutes from Jerusalem and less than half an hour drive from the Ben Gurion Airport.Biblical sites such as Emmaus and Kiryat Yearim (site of the Ark of the Covenant) are located close by.