You are seeking to blend the independence of a private rental with the convenience of a full-service hotel, a brilliant strategy that is becoming increasingly popular. This “hybrid vacation” model allows your family to have more space and a home base while outsourcing the immense work of holiday cooking. The key is to map your search around specific hotel programs.
During Sukkot, major hotels in Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, and the North (like in Tzfat or Tiberias) offer extensive holiday meal packages. These are not just for their own guests; many sell “meal-only” packages to the public. Your first step is to identify hotels in your desired location that offer this service. Call the hotel’s food and beverage or events department directly to confirm they sell external meal packages for Sukkot and inquire about pricing. Popular choices in Jerusalem include the Waldorf Astoria, King David, and Prima Kings.
Once you have a list of participating hotels, your apartment search becomes geographically focused. Use a map-based rental search and draw a tight radius, for example, 500 meters, around each target hotel. Specify this requirement to your rental agent: “We need a rental within a 5-minute walk of Hotel X.” This is non-negotiable. For a family with three kids, a short and easy walk is essential, especially on Shabbat and Yom Tov. Be prepared for the fact that apartments in immediate proximity to luxury hotels will carry their own price premium. You are paying for convenience, and in this case, it is a commodity worth the investment.
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- This “hybrid” model combines a private rental’s space with a hotel’s meal service.
- First, identify hotels in your target area that sell “meal-only” packages for the Sukkot holiday.
- Contact the hotels directly to confirm availability and pricing for non-guests.
- Focus your apartment search within a very short walking distance (500 meter radius) of your chosen hotel.
- Be prepared to pay a premium for properties located next to major hotels.
