I was at the King David in April, my second stay there, and my impressions (both stays) are:

- A Jerusalem institution, but perhaps trading on its reputation somewhat
- Location: very handy for both the old and new cities
- Rooms: the restored rooms are a must (a slightly smarter answer to Marriott). If you can bag it, get one with a terrace (rather than a balcony) and a view of the old city.
- Front desk: the patience of saints... The pushy, aggressive people they have to put up with... These are the people you need to keep sweet if you want the most comfortable stay.
- Concierge: very charming, but totally unknowledgable when it comes to decent restaurant recommendations, but then maybe that's a reflection of restaurant standards overall in Jerusalem
- Restaurants: Avoid all of them apart from the one breakfast in which is served.
- Pool / gardens: this for me is one of the best features, not that I got to spend much time in either.
- Clientele: imagine all of Brooklyn's Jewish octogenerians - all wearing name badges - going on a cruise ship to find a new husband (either for them or little missy) - get the picture?
- Overall: an experience and despite its shortfallings somewhere I'd be happy to return to. As good world class hotels go 5/10, atmosphere 8/10.