Vert Jerusalem by Afi Hotel

スタッフの対応が温かい。朝ご飯は満足でした。アメニティーで足りないものがあって、リクエストしても、迅速に丁寧に対応していただきました。また、利用したいホテルです。

裝修有一定的年頭了，不過 乾淨整潔。

We came for just one night to enjoy a short visit in the city, and had a good time. Check-in was quick and smooth, and the rooms were well-organized. The food was good. We really appreciated the flexibility at checkout - we were allowed to stay until 1 PM instead of 11 AM, which made a big difference after a late arrival and a rough night out. Cleaning was generally good, though it could have been slightly better, particularly in the shower booth in our room. That said, after speaking with the reception, we were kindly given access to an extra room to shower in - a very generous gesture, especially at a late hour. Some areas of the dining room could also have been cleaner.

It's been a long time since I was up in Jerusalem, and as a retired Licensed Tour Guide, I thought it was time to take in some of the new sites that have coe on line in the last few years. I decided I wanted to stay 4 nights, mid-week, and went for the very beginning of Sept--after school summer break and before the Jewish holidays. After checking a number of hotel options, I went for the Vert. It's no longer the Hilton, that it was many years ago--but I felt that it gave me a very nice standard at a fair price. A big advantage--half a block from Navon Train Station, Central Bus Station, and Light Rail stop--so very convenient for getting around. I arrived some 5 hours before their official checkin time, but I found the room ready, and they checked me in immediately. Room was a bit on the small side--that was always a standard reaction--but traveling solo--and even if I had a second person with me, it was comfortable. An advantage of the architecture--tall and square in shape--every room is but a few steps from the elevators. In so many larger, newer hotels, one can walk 'miles' to reach a room! Room had a king-size bed, a mini-fridge--not minibar--an espresso machine with capsules, and a water pot. I booked with breakfast, and found a nice selection, nicely presented, omlettes to order, and lots of salads, fishes, cheeses, hot dishes, and all the capuchino I could drink. The only disappointment was the wanna-be OJ, which was colored water with sugar and artificial flavor--they can do better! I checked out Thurs morning, leaving my trolley with Reception for the luggage room. To my surprise, when I returned, I was told to go to the baggage room and take my bag--there really should have been somebody ensuring that I took only mine. I guess they rely on our basic honesty. Not a deal-breaker, but something that should be addressed. All-in-all--a very pleasant stay--I'd certainly return and recommend.

I arrived at the dining hall at 6:40 yet asked to wait - although day before the receptionist had told me it opens at 6:30. No butter to spread on toasts - I had to ask for it. No Espresso - because the barista was sent for butter. No orange juice - instead, water with diluted artificial yellow stuff in it. No cook to prepare omelets. What a disgrace! Unless it changes owners and gets refurbished - I'll never come back!