Mamilla HotelvsKing David Hotel
Mamilla Hotel and The King David are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The King David ranks slightly better than Mamilla Hotel. The King David scores 95 with positive reviews from 12 publications including Lonely Planet, Star Service and Frommer's.
Mamilla Hotel Show All Reviews
Shlomo Hamelekh 11, Jerusalem 94182, Israel
From $365/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"From the editors of Condé Nast Traveler:
Just one block from the Old City, this 194-room newcomer is a chic respite from the capital's trademark chaos. Designed by..."
Fodor's
"The Mamilla is a sleek and comfortable haven with bars and restaurants that appeal to locals and travelers alike." Full review
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Be sure to try a "wine flight" with the head sommelier.
Jetsetter
"Designer digs in Jerusalem's historic heart, with a holistic spa and rooftop restaurant overlooking Mount Zion." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Israel found the perfect complement to its new architectural icons... in the angular, elegant Mamilla Hotel by Moshe Safdie." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Unwind at either the spectacular rooftop restaurant, the trendy mirror bar, the lobby café or the organic snack and juice bar."
Star Service
"The Mamilla Hotel is one of the newest, and chicest, accommodation options in one of the world's most ancient cities." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Mamilla is one of the most gorgeous hotels in Jerusalem, with high-design decor that blends historic and modern, incorporating historic Jerusalem stone." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A luxury hotel overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem, with contemporary interiors, beautifully designed bedrooms, a choice of restaurants and a rooftop bar, near the Tower of David and Jaffa Gate." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Contemporary hotel in an elegant modern building located next to a fashionable shopping mall." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Staff here eschew the Israeli gruff attitude that plagues many of the nearby luxury properties and are instead accommodating and attentive—in fact, each room is assigned a personal host." Full review
King David Hotel Show All Reviews
23 King David St, Jerusalem 94101, Israel
From $384/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"It's just a ten-minute walk from the Old City, and the outdoor pool is huge and set within elegant, manicured gardens."
Jetsetter
"Jerusalem stone blocks meet glass and steel curves at this family-friendly spot overlooking the Old City walls." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A favourite with American Presidents, the historic King David, built of pink sandstone in 1931, is famed for its King Solomon-style lobby, grassy gardens and Mandate-era atmosphere."
Star Service
"Overlooking the walls of the Old City, a five-minute walk west from Jaffa Gate, this luxury property is directly across from the tony outdoor Mamilla Mall." Full review
Star Service
"In the heart of the modern city, a short walk to the Old City's Jaffa Gate, the outdoor Mamilla Mall and much more, this legendary place holds more history within its rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"'s property with a location a stone's throw from the Old City and rich interiors (redone by Adam Tihany in 2011) that are steeped in glamour: a long list of heads of state and celebrities have graced its halls." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The King David is one of Jerusalem's -- and indeed Israel's -- most famous hotels, drawing countless diplomats and celebrities since it opened in 1930." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Ideally located landmark hotel, popular with diplomats and visiting dignitaries, in a parklike setting overlooking the ramparts of the Old City." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A luxurious retreat overlooking Jerusalem's Old City, featuring elegant interiors, spacious rooms, a fine dining restaurant and spectacular views." Full review
Frommer's
"The King David continues to be a perfectly maintained symbol of a bygone era (including a rather formal staff), but its reputation and list of diplomatic and celebrity guests continues to grow." Full review