Originally Posted by
mike_la_jolla
I'd describe the Dan Hotel Tel Aviv as a cross between IKEA-chic and Walmart, aged 30-40 years. The lobby reminds me of the post office, but with a cleaning staff that isn't permanently on break. This is the GOOD hotel in Tel Aviv and leagues above the
David Tel Aviv InterContinental, a hotel that takes incompetence and hostility seriously.
The trick with Tel Aviv is to start with low expectations. Now lower them. Do that yet again and go ....
My experience hasn't been nearly as negative as yours. I have stayed at the Intercontinental Tel Aviv over half a dozen times over the last few years and can't remember a single negative experience. Sure, it's not a true luxury hotel and service can be a little hit and miss, but I thought the hotel was on par with many other city center IC properties.
My biggest pet peeve is that it's overpriced for what it offers, but that applies to many hotels in Israel IMO.