Intercontinental David Tel Aviv, Tel AvivIntercontinental David Tel Aviv in Tel Aviv, Israel has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 92 of 129 hotels we score in Tel Aviv. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 3.6.The InterContinental David Tel Aviv is a 25-storey, five-star hotel situated in central Tel Aviv near the Mediterranean Sea. It sits close to the beachfront promenade, Neve Tzedek, and Charles Clore Park. The property contains 555 rooms, some of which offer views of the sea or Jaffa. Facilities include a swimming pool, a spa with a sauna, and several dining options such as a cigar bar and an atrium lobby bar. The hotel also houses a large convention centre for events. It suits business travellers and families, though many of the guest rooms do not feature balconies.What stands out

Direct beach access

Large convention centre

On-site spa and sauna

Multiple dining venues

Watch out for

Many rooms lack balconies

Some rooms require renovation

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