Originally Posted by Jasper2009

I think calling the David Intercontinental or Dan Hotel "3 star properties" is a little harsh.

I´d personally give the former a solid 4*-4.5* rating and the latter a 4* rating.

IMO the David Intercontinental, where I´ve stayed quite a few times, is as good as most other IC hotels when it comes to rooms, facilities, dining, service etc., but it´s certainly not a 5* luxury hotel you´ll remember for the awesome experience. In a way it reminds of me of staying at the IC SYD - always pleasant, but severely overpriced.

Originally Posted by HatAndJacket

When I said 3-star quality, I meant that if it were in, say, London or Manhattan, it might only get 3 because of what it's near and what it's compared to, but in Tel Aviv, it could get 5 because there's nothing really that's better...