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King David Hotel
23 King David St.
Jerusalem, Israel
Style: Traditional Elegance
Atmosphere: Lively
257 Rooms
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One might very well expect a hotel called the King David, in Jerusalem, to be a pretty majestic affair. And it is. This is the original Jerusalem grand hotel, a classical edifice in pink limestone, dating back to the Thirties (and thus predating the state of Israel as we now know it).
There’s a lot to love about the new wave of boutique hospitality. But there’s also something irreplaceable about the traditional grand-hotel experience. It starts with the architecture, and carries on in interactions with the staff — if you’re used to beautiful but inexperienced boutique staffers, a dose of old-world professionalism ought to shock you to your senses.
The rooms have been quite thoroughly renovated, and recently. The style remains true to the King David’s history, while the fundamentals — room size, amenities — have been modernized. Though it’s a cliché to say it, the new King David is the best of both worlds: authentic period atmosphere, without any sacrifice in comfort.
A hotel is more than its rooms. The restaurants are relentlessly upscale, and the offerings, from the business facilities to the spa, are first-rate. The King David is still the first choice for visiting dignitaries and VIPs — and for the rest of us, in search of a grand introduction to Jerusalem, it’s hard to do much better.
