The hotel was built in 1977. In 2001 thorough renovation works were carried out, which cost $15 million. In 2017 it was renovated again for another $12 million.[2]
The hotel is marked by an unusual shape: large floors relative to a narrow base. It is identified with brutalist architecture and was designed by Yaakov Rechter.[2] The concrete building has 15 floors.
The hotel may be rebuilt as part of a redevelopment plan of Atarim Square.[3]
Facilities
The hotel has 268 hotel rooms and suites.[4] There is a conference room with facilities for the support of organized groups. The hotel has two swimming pools, of which one on the roof.[5] There is a synagogue on the second floor.
