Ruth Safed by Dan Hotels

We had stayed at the Ruth in the days when it was managed by Rimonim. Now it is with Dan Hotels and we stayed for two nights in July. The lobby and public rooms seem very much upgraded and stylish. Buffet breakfast excellent and varied. Oranges to squeeze for fresh juice available one day for us but we were too early for them the next. We had one buffet dinner, which was of great quality (it is worth getting to the restaurant early) and had intended to do so the second night but the buffet restaurant was shut then. It would have been useful to have known that. The hotel has a new wine bar which is an atmospheric, grown-up spot, located in a converted cellar. Excellent and extensive selection of wines and a small menu of light bites. Very enjoyable. Rooms were very clean and the soft furnishings pristine but the door jambs and furniture were a little scuffed and tired. I guess these will be renewed in due course. We stayed in the Geffen rooms and had lovely views over the valley. Gardens are beautiful and there are plentiful seating areas in which to relax. We didn’t use the pool this time.

Perfect location with great views of the surrounding mountains.The buildings and the gardens are very beautiful and very well kept - apleasure to walk and rest on the strategically placed armchairs.If you have difficulties in climbing stairs be careful in choosing your room as few have elevator or easy aproachThe staff could be better trained :our room(the most expensive suite) was not made up at 12.30 and had to ask to be done.The waiters at breakfest go arround but never ask you if you need anything (like a second cup of coffe).The furniture in thr room could be updated.(The pictures hanging on the walls are very good obiously chosen by an expert with great knowledge of Israeli art)With relatively minor improvement could be a very great hotel !

THis is a nice hotel that has a nice lobby and very friendly front desk staff. Depending on the room you get, there can be a lot of stair climbing although the building part of the hotel has a (Shabbat compliant) elevator. The rooms were of a decent size and clean but dated - the whole hotel could use new furniture, paint and carpet. Breakfast was really good with a large selection of food and an omelette station. There was free parking all around the hotel but parking right next to the hotel was in a narrow alley and the spots were tight to get in and out of them. The hotel was a close walk to some food and maybe 300 meters from the artist colony and old city. I would stay there again.