A 24-room boutique hotel property in Jerusalem has opened following extensive renovation of the one-time private residence, including the addition of a good old fashioned basement “cave bar.”
Known as the ‘Grande Dame’ of the Brown Hotels collection, The Villa Brown Jerusalem is housed within a one-time private villa from the 19th-century belonging to a famed doctor and general manager of Jerusalem’s historic Rothschild Hospital. The property’s original stone walls date back over 100 years.
Following a complete restoration by Jerusalem based architects Galit Shifman Bar-Natan and Michal Cohen Magen, and the addition of two extra floors, the one-time residence has been reimagined as a hotel.
The subterranean “cave bar” is located in the one-time cistern from the private residence and serves seasonal cocktails, as well as Israeli and international wines and beers.
The hotel’s lobby, outdoor spaces, restaurant, underground bar, bedrooms and suites, and spa are decked out in deep and warm hues, soft textiles and vintage accessories. Velvety reds, emeralds and mauves adorn the public and private spaces throughout the property.