The King David Hotel

My wife and I have stayed here every time we visit Jerusalem. Alll of the staff are superb but the dining room experiences here really stand out. All of the dining room staff treat us with the utmost of care. Many of them have been here for years, if not generations, and they really make our trip special. Every morning Rashid greeted us and makes sure that everything is just right. Hony, our waiter for most of the trip, was so warm and engaging with a great sense of humour. Of course the breakfasts are legendary. We had a wonderful later afternoon lunch with Avi in the smaller cafe and the food and the setting and particularly Avi were lovely as well. He charmed us with his interesting stories. The hotel is a beautiful living museum in the best way. and we have enjoyed seeing dignitaries on many of our stays. We return to the King David each time because it has become our home away from home. Worth every shekel and more.

You would think you were in NYC when visiting the KIng David Hotel. Photos of every US president dominate the decor and then you have all the Secretaries of State and other Ministers plus an overabundance of American flags. I know that Israelis are grateful to our government, but too much is too much!! THe hotel is staid and well kept. My wife and I fortunately attended the lighting of one of the Hanukka candles in December this year in the atrium of the hotel. It was a lovely service.