The Ariel was originally conceived as an apartment hotel, but an early change in plans left it with a good number of spacious guest rooms and sizable bathrooms (aesthetically done in beige tiles). About a third of the rooms have excellent views of Mt. Zion: reception assigns them on a first-come first-serve basis, but don't hesitate to pay the extra $10 per night to secure such a room ahead of time. The public areas -- lobby, bar, and dining room -- balance marble with copious subtropical plants.
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