Jerusalem's Waldorf Astoria has been recognized as Israel's best hotel for 2025 at the World Travel Awards ceremony in Dubai, reaffirming its status after previous wins in 2022 and 2024. The luxury hotel, situated near the Mamilla neighborhood, is known for its grand architecture, extensive amenities, and significant investment in its development.

Additionally, the American Colony Hotel, located in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem, received the award for Israel's top boutique hotel for 2025. Renowned for its historic charm and popularity among journalists and diplomats, the hotel is housed in a 160-year-old mansion with distinctive architectural features.

The World Travel Awards, established in 1993, are determined by votes from hundreds of thousands of travel professionals and consumers worldwide, highlighting excellence in the global tourism and hospitality sectors.