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King David HotelvsWaldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, The King David scores significantly better than Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem. The King David scores 95 with approval from 12 publications like Travel + Leisure, Hideaway Report and The Telegraph.
King David Hotel
Concierge
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
Star Service Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Hideaway Report
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Frommer's 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
OysterLuxury
"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 Report94.0
"Ideally located landmark hotel, popular with diplomats and visiting dignitaries, in a parklike setting overlooking the ramparts of the Old City." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"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
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem Star Service The Telegraph
Fodor's Oyster
30 Agron Street; Intersection King David, Agron, Mamilla Sts, Adjacent to Independence Park; Mamilla district, Jerusalem 94190, Israel
From $474/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "Located at the junction of Argon and King David streets, a short stroll to the Jaffa Gate in the Old City and Mamilla Mall, the newly-inaugurated hotel marks the first Waldorf Astoria in the country." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Just a few yards from the magnificent walls of the Old City, the Waldorf Astoria offers a luxurious base to explore the sights and history of Jerusalem." Full review
Fodor's "In a former treasury building, this luxurious lodging wraps around a four-story-high courtyard flooded with natural light and sparkling with greenery." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 226 elegant guest rooms are full of luxe touches like 46-inch flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, tablets, and marble bathrooms with TVs embedded in mirrors." Full review
