Review • In the heart of Ein Kerem, with an impressive view, a private, designed oriental suite
Ein Kerem has always offered something different, even European, but with a luxurious oriental scent. This neighborhood on the outskirts of Jerusalem always surprises with its multitude of entertainment options, dining options, and also the option of contemplating the architectural landscape and the power of the green nature in which it is located. "Above the Spring" is a spacious suite that allows you to experience all of this between decorated stone walls, arched and azure windows, a stone-paved balcony with complete privacy, and a bathtub from another world.
Location and ambience
The suite is located in a neighborhood above the spring in Ein Kerem, not far from the entertainment and dining centers. When we say "above," that's exactly what we mean: the paved road up to the suite does challenge me, but the car and I arrive safely in a private parking lot with a slight sense of satisfaction: We did it!
Scattered around are typical stone houses, nicely spaced, allowing privacy in the courtyards.
The oriental result is simply amazing: there is a feeling of being abroad, something that you also get in Zichron Yaakov, Rosh Pina, and other old settlements. The host's house is not noticeable since the suite is in a separate building from the host's house and the entrance to it is via a separate staircase.
What does the place include
A short, private staircase leads to the front of the B&B, which faces the view. There is an intimate stone-paved balcony with a table and chairs facing the view in complete privacy.
I enter a space that has been designed with a lot of attention, and with a lot of respect for the oriental style, while taking great care to balance the various elements. The vintage items are warm, and give a feeling of luxurious comfort. The floor is made of beautiful marble slabs with underfloor heating, which makes winter a particularly pleasant experience. It is a space that contains a well-equipped kitchen (also for cooking), a dining table, and a slightly Spartan seating area consisting of two beautiful wooden armchairs.
The double bed is in a niche space decorated with an arch, with a beautiful wardrobe built into a niche, and an adjustable TV screen. The bathroom contains an amazing and rare oriental built-in bathtub, for a different and addictive bathing experience. Also note the beautiful cabinet under the sink, and the huge mirror frame that corresponds with the wall frame.
We left with a feeling of
This suite is one of the most perfect places to stay in Ein Kerem: Those who stay here experience this neighborhood even inside the suite, with a unique style and collectibles that make staying there an experience in itself. If we add to this the excellent privacy and the view from the courtyard - we understand why "Above the Spring" is a great success.