Passover is a Jewish holiday and the first of three important festivals. In Israel it represents the commencement of the harvest season as well as the historical observances relating to the Jewish exodus from Egypt after four centuries of slavery. Passover lasts for seven days in Israel and hotels can get booked up months in advance, so book early to avoid disappointment. Hotels that are particularly suited to Passover are those whose restaurants' adhere to the culinary requirements of the festival.
The Kibbutz Lavi Hotel is situated amongst the fields and flowers of the Kibbutz Lavi and has views encompassing the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Mountains. Each of the hotel's 188 rooms includes satellite TV and air-conditioning. Prices start from $140 and include breakfast. Shared facilities for guests include a meeting hall, swimming pool and free Internet access. The hotel's restaurant serves diners Glatt Kosher meals the year round.
Kibbutz Lavi Hotel
Lower Galilee
Tiberias 15267
+972 4679-9450
hotel.lavi.co.il
The Nir Etzion Hotel is situated on Mount Carmel. Each of the hotel's 134 rooms include air-conditioning, a large bathroom, TV, telephone, safety box and a hair dryer. Views from the rooms take in the Mediterranean Sea and the Carmel Forest. Shared facilities for guests include a swimming pool, synagogue and restaurant serving food according to Jewish dietary law.
Nir Etzion Hotel
Mount Carmel
+972 4984-5555
nir-ezion.co.il
Kinar Galilee hotel is situated near the Sea of Galilee and within easy reach of Mount Hermon and the Golan Heights. The hotel offers guests a range of rooms. The 'patio rooms' are low-price and designed to sleep up to four persons. The 'Hermon rooms' are in the main part of the hotel and contain a mini-bar and safety box. The 'summit suites' are the most expensive rooms in the hotel and have a private garden, mini-bar, refrigerator safety box and bath. The hotel adheres to a stringent level of kosher food known as mehadrin kashrut.
Kinar Galilee Hotel
Kinnernet
Tiberias 12490
+972 4673-8822
kinar.co.il/en
The Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem is situated centrally and within walking distance of the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem and the Old City. Each of the hotel's 300 rooms includes a bathroom, TV, mini-bar, safety box and air-conditioning. Shared facilities for guests include a swimming pool, shop, bar, conference rooms, synagogue and a kosher l'mehadrin gourmet restaurant.
The Leonardo Plaza Hotel
47 King George Street
91076 Jerusalem
+972 2629-8666
leonardo-hotels.com
