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Dan Panorama Eilat invites you to lounge…

The new lounge at the Dan Panorama Eilat is a quiet place designed for people who want to enjoy quality time in a luxurious atmosphere.

The new lounge at the Dan Panorama Eilat aims to provide a quiet and convenient corner for guests staying in executive rooms, terrace rooms and suites that are located on the third to sixth floors. It also caters for business people who wish to spend quality time away from the hustle and heat of Eilat, who will find the lounge a perfect solution.

The lounge, located next to the main lobby, can be entered with a room key card provided at the check – in counter, enabling quick entry without having to wait. The lounge has three seating areas all with a view of the Eilat lagoon: A high bar table, dining tables and cozy seating areas. The lounge can accommodate about 30 people.

The lounge which opened on June 1, 2014, is fully equipped with computer stations, fax and print services, weekly and monthly magazines in various languages including English, French, Russian and Hebrew and of course complimentary Wi-Fi that is also available in all rooms and public areas.

At least a million shekels have been invested in the lounge that has been modernly and innovatively designed, in a new and fresh atmosphere, from the color schemes that have been environmentally matched carpets in shades of green, cream-colored wallpaper and furniture in shades of cream, black and brown. Huge blue and white lampshades, hanging from the ceiling, imbue a sense of warmth. The upgrading of the lounge has been made after the extensive renovations that the hotel underwent last year: All seating areas in the lobby were replaced, new furnishings purchased; the dining area was upgraded – all in a modern, fresh and colorful style. The hotel entrance is dominated by a breathtaking atrium which rises six floors high.

Guy Adiran, the hotel’s CEO: “In the past, when the lounge was located on the sixth floor it comprised of three rooms. Here we have defined the space and also opened a door to the adjacent kitchen, so everything is done on suite. Food is cooked and served directly to the guests.

The lounge conveys uniqueness and luxury, serves a selection of desserts, soft drinks and hot beverages, fresh juices and seasonal fruit. In the evening hot soup is served.

According to Guy Adiran, although business people are not the main market segment in Eilat hotels, the lounge provides a perfect solution for people wishing to have a business meeting or companies who want to conduct meetings in a quiet place with office and communication services. “This also provides the Israeli holiday maker with a quiet corner to: read a newspaper, listen to music, enjoy a variety of snacks and special cuisine and drink a complimentary glass of beer or wine.

Leading the Rank

According to Adiran, what distinguishes the hotel is cost versus benefit. “We definitely lead when it comes to offering reasonable prices that cater for all pockets, serving high quality food, providing a clean and aesthetically pleasing hotel and a variety of activities”. He continues, “This is the third consecutive year that the hotel’s occupancy rate stands at an annual 90%, while annual occupancy in Eilat ranges from 68% – 70%. We rank far above our competitor occupancy rates in the city”. In the age of the Internet, web user opinions are crucial . According to Adiran, the hotel receives hundreds of excellent reviews and leads the ranking of Eilat hotels.

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For example, BOOKING.COM rates Dan Panorama Eilat “very good” with a score of 8.3., reviews. One opinion praised the hotel’s location, which based on 538 is close to the promenade and allows free entry to the hotel’s private beach, which actually saves the need to hire a sun bed and parasol on any other beach. “And it is also important to note that this beach is quiet and very pleasant. Food served at breakfast was excellent, there was a large selection and service was courteous and quick. The swimming pool is equipped with sun beds and hammocks and music played at a reasonable volume, great to spend the day. On arrival the service at reception was courteous and we received complimentary coffee and cake which already gives a great feeling.
Bottom line is that this hotel is recommended! quoted from one of the many favorable reviews. Is there any need to add more?
The pools and surroundings also underwent a facelift with personal relaxation areas and hammocks. A 500 meter play park with a variety of inflatables for children is also located near the pool.

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there are many facilities to engage children, providing them with a world of games, attractions and activities under the supervision of experienced staff, who do everything to ensure a great experience for children whilst allowing parents to enjoy peace of mind.

Interior design with a vista

Architect Nathan Feldman, from Carmeli and Nathan Feldman – Architects, who designed the lounge, explains the introspective of the design “our goal was to design a comfortable and relaxing lounge. This is reflected in even the smallest details: from carefully choosing the wall and ceiling colors to give a sense of comfort and calmness, through uniquely designing three seating areas at different heights to ensure a free and open view of the lagoon from every angle, to the thought of hanging large fabric lampshades from the high ceiling, creating a sense of intimacy and warmth.

The impressive buffet located in the centre of the lounge serving cold foods on one side and hot foods on the other, is detached from the floor and gives the illusion that the buffet floats in the air. The lounge floor is carpeted with a carpet designed to enhance the warm atmosphere and acoustics, the furniture is made from natural chunky oak”.

Dan Boutique Jerusalem

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Dan Boutique Jerusalem – a hotel with a different approach.

The Location
Dan Boutique Jerusalem, is located on a hilltop overlooking Mount Zion and the Old City walls . The Dan Boutique lies in close proximity to many tourist attractions and near Jerusalem’s old Turkish railway station that has become the entertainment hub of Jerusalem. Most of the hotel guestrooms overlook the stunning Old City of Jerusalem and Mount Zion.

The design
The hotel includes 127 spacious guestrooms and suites, thet are equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art technology’ and featuring a young and contemporary interior design that combines motifs from both the East and West. The hotel features a two-floor, contemporary styled lobby, a dynamic bar and a fitness room with an outdoor sunbathing patio and a view across Jerusalem. Guests enjoy the hotel’s intimate and cozy atmosphere combined with the highest standards of hospitality, all in keeping with the Dan Hotel’s finest tradition.

The art
The Dan Boutique Hotel provides a stage for young animators, students and graduates of the Bezalel animation program. Sections of the hotel are dedicated to a variety of animation works in different formats.

Dan Boutique Jerusalem – a unique lodging experience near the center of town
31 Hebron Road, Jerusalem 9354616
Tel: +972-2-5689999, Fax: +972-2-6734066
danboutiquejlm@danhotels.com

At the Dan Carmel everything is Deluxe

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After celebrating it’s 50 year jubilee in 2013 and completing renovation of all the rooms and suites, now it’s the swimming pool’s turn to “fall in line” with the highest international standards that characterize all Dan Hotels.

The hotel has always had a semi Olympic pool, located in the heart of a green garden, an island of calm and relaxation that allows guests to disconnect and forget the fact that just a few steps away, beyond the hotel’s grounds, resides the hustle and bustle of the large city that seemingly complies with the customary request “do not disturb” … As is the standard in Dan Hotels, any remodeling is a process deeply and thoroughly carried out without any compromises or shortcuts: “We demolished the old pool with a bulldozer and started to build something entirely new from scratch,” says Adi Maor, CEO of Dan Hotels in Haifa, who accompanied the entire reconstruction and upgrade process of all the hotel rooms, “our short window of opportunity required that we complete all renovations before the opening of the official swimming season.” And that’s exactly what happened. After six months of intensive hard work and an investment of eight million shekels, Maor can now, with unconcealed pride, open his smartphone photo gallery and gaze at the impressive photos of the new pool and surroundings.

In other words, – kind of a dream come true …

The inspiration for the new design came from the pool of the King David Hotel. A quality infrastructure is the heart of the matter, the entire pool is built of cast concrete. The quality of the water is excellent: an automatically controlled system, which operates without human intervention, ensures complete sterilization and controls the PH and chlorine levels in accordance with Ministry of Health requirements, and even more. “There is probably no other hotel in the country equipped with such a high level swimming pool control system,” says Maor.

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The pool interior is tiled with glazed effect mosaics in shades of blue and green, the pool side, tiled with Italian granite deck like non-slip tiles with hidden drainage slots, the water level is right up to the pool edge giving the illusion that the water overflows …
The lighting is a spectacular visual experience: dozens of LED bulbs and lamps set in the pool walls flood the pool in the evening with a bright blue light, creating a magical and exotic look that is an attraction in itself.

New pool, new experiences

The new pool at the Dan Carmel upgrades the experience of indulgence and pleasure. A warm welcome awaits you as you arrive at the pool: the water temperature is set at exactly 28 degrees, no more and no less. This temperature, set at the optimal level, ensures pleasantly warm water and an enjoyable bathe right from the very first moment.

Fancy a rest after swimming?
The shaded splash pool is only 35 cm deep and equipped with low chairs, allowing you to sit in the pool with only your legs in the water and read a book, have an ice cream or just rest and enjoy total relaxation. Another relaxation option for those who prefer to be away from the pool, is a shady and pleasant elevated deck overlooking the woods.

Hungry or feel like a snack?

The pool’s snack bar offers soft drinks, ice cream and fruit and also a shaded indoor restaurant with 84 seats, where you can sit and relax, in your swimsuit and enjoy a meat please note: the food is prepared in the hotel kitchen in lunch and BBQ order to ensure that the pool area is always free from the smell of cooking.

Vacation with the children?

You can enjoy peace of mind, whilst your children will enjoy a variety of special entertainment activities: a separate kiddie pool, also with warm water, a lawn with play facilities, and adjacent to the pool – a playground equipped with new first-rate facilities that provide challenging sports activities with all the “action” that children love ….

Disability awareness:

The Dan Hotel chain considers the disability awareness topic of utmost importance and invests considerable resources in designing and adapting hotels for guests with special needs. As in all areas of the hotel, the pool is equipped with a hydraulic lifting facility allowing handicapped guests to enjoy the pool.

Maor concludes: “Now, after having finished the pool area renovations, I feel that you can now name the hotel The New Dan Carmel – every corner of the hotel has been changed. Everything has been redesigned and rebuilt.”

Additional advantages the hotel offers its guests, such as: a breathtaking view from the room balconies, located within walking distance of Haifa tourist attractions, personal and uncompromisable service, elegant and spacious lobby, new and modern gym and a variety of quality restaurants – making it without a doubt one of the leading hotels in Israel and the most prestigious hotel in the north of Israel.

Dan Gourmet Culinary School

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The Dan Gourmet culinary school is celebrating its first year, during which it has attracted cooking enthusiasts of all skill levels to a variety of gourmet courses and workshops.

So what’s on the menu?

Omer, an amateur chef and self-confessed carnivore, came to the Meat Challenge Workshop to learn some new roasting techniques. The workshop was so interesting that it stimulated his appetite for further studies, and he was soon attending the Charcuterie Workshop on smoking and preserving meat. Etti, a spry and youthful retiree, has always loved to bake. But she ventured out of her home kitchen, where she makes wonderful pastries, to attend Dan Gourmet’s Pastry Workshop, expand her expertise in preparing petit fours and other desserts, and especially to enjoy all “the fun and enthusiasm”. She completed the workshop with flying colors and is still at Dan Gourmet today, this time as a teacher for the Young Chef Workshop. Ora, an educator and Bible teacher by profession, comes to the Pastry Workshop after an exhausting day’s work, but from the moment she gets to the school she’s instantly “awash with new energy,” she says. Ora is ready for a change, and hopes that the knowledge she acquires through the workshop will open the door to a new career.

In the year since its opening, Dan Gourmet has emerged as an initiative that is transforming the culture of culinary education in Israel, offering a range of popular, highly sought-after gourmet workshops for every type of cooking enthusiast: Meat Challenge, Far East Magic, Secrets of the Italian Kitchen, Sweet Breakfast Pastries, and many more. Hundreds of budding chefs have already flocked to the country’s most sophisticated facility, and many have returned for a second helping, enthused after completing one workshop and eager to start another. “It’s no accident,” explains Nira Ramon, Dan Gourmet’s manager. “Our students benefit from the best possible study conditions: well-equipped individual workstations, the highest quality ingredients, and the finest teachers and lecturers.” Dan Gourmet’s team of instructors includes, first and foremost, Chef Amir Ilan, the Dan Gourmet’s Director of Culinary Education, pastry chef Maya Revivo, who heads the Pastry and Baking Department, and pastry chef Eran Shvartzbard, one of Israel’s leading chefs.

What’s Cooking at Dan Gourmet?

At Dan Gourmet, cooking together is the ideal environment for enthusiasts to cook up unique and creative ideas: junior chefs, for example, had great fun at the Young Chef Workshop during their summer vacation. This workshop was extremely successful and may become a regular, year-round event. Couples, friends, mothers and daughters find that a cooking workshop is not only a chance to demonstrate their skills, but also to improve their relationships. At unique singles’ workshops, barriers are broken down in an easygoing atmosphere as the students get to know each other, and even discover, as the Hebrew saying goes, that every pot has its lid…But it’s not just the amateurs who are drawn to Dan Gourmet – the pros love it too. Two new extended professional courses were launched this year at Dan Gourmet: the Professional Gourmet cooking course and the Professional Pastry Chef course in baking and pastry-making are Israel’s most prestigious cooking courses and an excellent reason to give up traveling abroad for culinary studies.

Large organizations are also showing interest in Dan Gourmet: companies such as Osem, Unilever, and Tnuva have made the school their second home, and take advantage of Dan Gourmet’s benefits for workshops, culinary instruction, and food product launches. Dan Gourmet has also developed special workshops for training, corporate teambuilding, and developing management skills, accompanied by a chef and corporate consultant. Group cooking creates and strengthens a sense of camaraderie, encouraging team members to think creatively and act according to the values the company wishes to instill in its employees.

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Who Are You, Herod?

Builder- or Fanatical Murderer?

King Herod is well known for his colossal building projects which required vast resources and changed the face of the Land of Israel. In addition to his most renowned project – the construction of the Temple Mount and the temple – Herod built spectacular palaces, fortresses, public buildings, pagan temples and entire towns reflecting a combination of local traditions and building materials, with Roman styles and technology. Herod rightfully earned the title The Greatest Builder in the Land; but Herod the builder also spread destruction and devastation. A suspicious and cruel king, he executed many of his people, including his beloved Hasmonean wife, Mariamne, whom he murdered in a frenzy of jealousy, and three of his sons whom he accused of trying to undermine him.

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The exhibition aims to improve our understanding of this historical figure through his monumental architecture and the artistic artifacts he surrounded himself with. Both Herod’s extensive construction projects and his complex diplomatic connections with the Caesars and Roman nobility are examined, as well as his lavish funeral procession from Jericho to the burial complex he built for himself at the Herodium.

Tyrant Ruler or Daring Politician?

The annals of history will not erase the depiction of Herod as a cruel king, who ruled by brute force in opposition to the will of the people, and who treated his opponents with an iron fist. Yet at the same time he is recognized as a cautious politician who understood the balance of power and succeeded in preserving Judean independence for many years. Herod’s rise to power was interwoven with the meteoric expansion of the Roman Empire, so admired by Herod. Though initially supportive of Mark Anthony, upon the latter’s defeat, Herod read the political map correctly and nurtured his loyalty to the first Caesar, Augustus. Nothing was spared in Herod’s efforts to express his allegiance: temples and cities were built and dedicated to the Caesar and his deputy Marcus Agrippa, in addition to providing financial, military and political support. Herod’s special ties with Rome were exemplified through statues of Augustus, Livia and Marcus Agrippa, and magnificent contemporary artifacts found in the Herodium which were brought to the area from Rome or crafted by Roman artisans.

The Last Journey from Jericho to the Herodium

More than two thousand years have passed since King Herod’s funeral was conducted at the Herodium, a funeral which he planned down to the finest detail. Towards the end of his life, Herod changed the interior design of the complex to suit his funeral procession and burial, and constructed a lavish mausoleum facing Jerusalem. In the wake of the hatred towards him, no representative of the Jewish people attended his funeral, and the chapters of his convoluted life were best summed up by one of his contemporaries: “He stole into the kingdom like a fox, ruled like a tiger and died like a dog”. The exhibition is set up to follow Herod’s funeral procession; commencing at the royal throne room in his winter palace in Jericho and progressing via Jerusalem to his family tomb, which he himself had prepared in advance, in the Herodium. The final journey of the king is displayed through replicas of special architectural components from Jericho and the Herodium, including the lavish king’s room from the Jericho palace, where his coffin was placed, and the tomb from the mausoleum.

“The exhibition commemorates the life work of Professor Ehud Netzer, who regarded the unearthing of Herod’s grave as the pinnacle of his excavations”, says James Snyder, Israel Museum director.”Archeological findings on the site in the past five years have deepened our appreciation of this accomplishment, and enriched our understanding of Herod, his kingdom and his role in the history of the region. Following the extensive reconstruction and preservation activities carried out in the museum laboratories, we are proud to present these important findings to the public in an exhibition describing this pivotal period in the history of the Land of Israel.”

The “In Herod’s Footsteps” Weekend at the King David Hotel

Israel’s premier hotel, the King David Jerusalem, recently opened its doors to host a special experience for e-Dan club members: a history-themed weekend focusing on the fascinating and thrilling life of King Herod, as well as the “good life” philosophy that defined his reign. The club members enjoyed a series of guided tours that enabled them to explore the king’s multifaceted character: the “Herod the Great” exhibition at the Israel Museum; Herodion National Park, where Herod’s tomb was discovered just a few years ago; his palace-fortress; Herod’s family tomb, which can be found in a concealed, secluded area at the rear of the King David Hotel; innovative architecture on the Temple Mount, and more. The unquestionable highlight of the weekend, however, was the celebratory “King’s Banquet” that gave the club members the chance to taste the “good life” of Herod’s era: free-flowing wine, music, and dancing that evoked the spirit of that magnificent period.

Tel Aviv of Yesteryear

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What made Meir Dizengoff angry? Who was Bialik’s great love? What happened in Meir Park in the 1950s? A tour of the Tel Aviv of yesteryear, focusing on events, places and non-stop romance…

Tel Aviv of the 1920s and 1930s is full of romantic stories, tragedies and joys. One of the city’s most popular tours is “Tel Aviv of Yesteryear”, focused on events, places and people. How did it happen that Meir Dizengoff was given Meir Park as a gift, and why did he become angry and decide to name two alleys Plonit and Almonit (“John Doe” and “Jane Doe”)? Why did Sonia Getzel Shapira leave her husband, and what romantic tragedy was behind it? What’s the story behind the name “Magen David Square” and who invited Bialik to live in Tel Aviv? What passions and betrayals are hidden at Trumpeldor Cemetery, and who is buried alongside the country’s national poet and his wife Mania?

It is recommended to begin this two-hour tour in Meir Park – a 32-dunam public park in the center of Tel Aviv, which was given as a gift to Meir Dizengoff, the city’s then mayor, for his 70th birthday. This generous gift was the decision of the Tel Aviv Municipality, which conducted a competition the following year awarding prizes for the design and landscaping of the park. The competition was won by Aharon Halevy, who created a design featuring more than 60 types of plants, tranquil relaxation areas, statues and more. However, Halevy’s plan met with many objections, most notably those of Dizengoff himself, and the park never came to be. Then, at about the same time, the rains came in floods and so did the park’s critics in the press. It was reported that Dizengoff had asked for Meir Park, and got Meir Swamp. Dizengoff was furious and wanted to return the gift. It was not until seven years after Meir Dizengoff’s passing, in 1942, that the park was finally planted according to a design by the city gardener Avraham Carvan, and city engineer Yaakov Shifman. The park became a focal point for local kindergarten events, with Tu b’Shvat tree plantings and other traditional harvest celebrations. Concerts and singing events were also often held in the park.

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However, in the 1950s a shocking double murder was committed in Meir Park, transforming the once romantic and popular park into a ghost town. The abandoned park became a hotspot for crime, drugs and prostitution, and it was only rehabilitated and restored in the 1980s. At one point, Meir Park was going to be turned into an underground parking lot, but in the end it was agreed that it should instead be returned to its former pastoral glory, providing a green space in the center of Tel Aviv. Today, Meir Park has been restored to its heyday, and thousands of visitors, mainly children and the elderly, flock to the area. On weekends, particularly in the summer, the park is alive with popular events.

Now, let’s leave Meir Park and walk a little way south along King George Street until we arrive at Plonit Alley and Almonit Alley. In the early 1920s, a wealthy Jewish American couple, Meir and Sonia Getzel Shapira, came to be an integral part of the story of these alleys. Meir was deeply in love with his wife and took care of her every need. Apart from the large mansion, servants’ quarters and even horses’ stable he built for her, he also planted Washingtonia palm trees to declare his love. He even included a lion statue, but in the end Sonia Getzel Shapira, perhaps overwhelmed by her husband’s intense ardor, ran off with the gardener, in a tragic twist that was the hottest story of the young, developing city. Before this tragedy unfolded, Meir Shapira had arranged to have the alley opposite the house named after his wife, and the alley leading away from the home named after him. When Meir Dizengoff, the dominating mayor of Tel Aviv, heard that a mere citizen had the chutzpah to name city streets after himself and his wife, he dispatched city inspectors to obliterate the street signs. The mayor even decided that there was no need for anyone to ever be reminded of the name “Shapira”, and so he renamed the alleys “Plonit” and “Almonit” (the equivalent of “John Doe” and “Jane Doe”). As it happened, Meir Getzel Shapira was rich enough to purchase the land north of Jaffa, where the Shapira neighborhood was eventually established.

The tour continues towards Magen David (“Star of David”) Square, where six roads meet: Allenby, Sheinkin, HaCarmel, Allenby again, King George and Nahalat Binyamin. Continue west and you’ll reach the corner of Allenby and Bialik Streets, where they meet Tchernichovsky Street. Here we have two poets who, when alive, were ill-disposed towards one another, and the Tel Aviv Municipality decided to immortalize them on parallel streets, which just happen to meet at the corner of Allenby.
A tour of Bialik Street is a complete experience in its own right, so on this romantic tour we are just passing through on our way to Trumpeldor Cemetery. A wealth of fascinating sites can be found on Bialik Street. Apart from the home of the national poet, there is also the house of artist Reuven Rubin.
At the beginning of the 1920s, a “sanatorium” operated here, with therapeutic hot and cold pools in a building that was later to become an Eastern European yeshiva. It’s important to stop for a moment next to the old municipal building, which was built as a hotel yet was very quickly transformed, under the instruction of Meir Dizengoff, into the offices of the Tel Aviv Committee, which were moved from Rothschild Boulevard. Idelson and Hebron Streets will lead you to Trumpeldor Cemetery. Among the graves of some of Tel Aviv’s leading historical figures (including one Prime Minister: Moshe Sharett), you can find fascinating stories, betrayals and affairs. The story that stands out the most is that of Chaim Nachman Bialik and the poet Ira Yan, Bialik’s great love who is buried not far from him and his wife Mania. According to literary researchers, including Professor Ziva Shamir, many of Bialik’s great works were frankly influenced by his connection with Ira Yan, the central love story of his life. Hidden in the cemetery are many similar stories of mistresses who lie in total silence next to the objects of their affection – and their legal wives.

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Ilan Shchori is a journalist, certified tour guide and researcher of the history of Tel Aviv. He operates and guides a range of customized tours in Tel Aviv.

Dan Hotels in First Place

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A Reason to be Proud

This year, Dan Hotels won in a number of categories in polls conducted by the Yediot Aharanot newspaper, and strengthened once again its standing as a leading hotel chain, aspiring to provide its guests with the most pampering and perfect hospitality experience.

A special gold trophy was awarded to the Federmann family throughout the generations, as a sign of appreciation for their contribution to the development of tourism and the economy via the Dan Hotels. The chain, which began operations in 1947 with its purchase of the Kaete Dan guest house (today the Dan Tel Aviv), today numbers 14 hotels throughout the country.

Dan Hotels was awarded the Golden Trophy in the “Customer Satisfaction Survey”.
Dan Hotels was ranked first place in the category of “Best and Highest Quality National Hotel Chain”.

Prizes awarded to specific hotels:

The King David Hotel won first place in the category “The Prestigious & Exclusive Hotel in Jerusalem.”
The Dan Tel Aviv won first place in the category “The Prestigious & Exclusive Hotel in the Tel Aviv Area.”
The Dan Eilat won first place in the category “The Prestigious & Exclusive Hotel in the Eilat Area.”

The King David Hotel – Ranked Among the Top 100 Hotels in the World

The King David Hotel does it again: after being rated among the top 500 hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine in 2012, the hotel has now been chosen by the prestigious Robb Report to be included on a list of the world’s top 100 hotels in 2013, under the category “Africa & the Middle East.”

The editors of the American magazine, considered the most influential magazine in the prestigious lifestyle industry, cite the unique advantages of the King David Hotel: a blend of beauty and history, perfect location with fabulous views of the Old City, and a strong record of hosting presidents and heads of state from all over the world.

Rafi Baeri, VP Marketing & Sales for Dan Hotels, said, “We are proud of the impressive achievement of the King David Hotel, chosen to be included on the most prestigious list together with the world’s leading hotels. We will continue to devote efforts in the future to continue to warrant this honored title, while maintaining our competitive standing among other hotels of excellence operating in Israel.”

Dan Panorama Eilat: A Breath of Fresh Air

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The Dan Panorama Eilat has just had a facelift, all for your benefit: now, more than ever, this resort hotel offers Eilat’s best value vacation for a couple or family.

When you ask Guy Adiran, Manager of the Dan Panorama Eilat, how on earth his hotel has been able to achieve an incredible 90% average annual occupancy rate, the highest in the city, he answers without a second thought: the cost-benefit balance – an attractive price that offers great value, as well as high standards of cuisine, housekeeping, and service. With this impressive statistic, Guy could simply pat himself on the back and take it easy with a refreshing cocktail in the hotel’s lagoon-view lounge, but instead he constantly aspires to make even more improvements a key tenet of the Dan hotel chain’s philosophy. Now, Guy is already embarking on his next mission: renovating the lobby, spa, and all the standard rooms. Longstanding guests who come to spend their vacation at the Dan Panorama Eilat (the percentage of returning guests is another point of pride) will be surprised and delighted to discover the new look of this hotel they know so well, and for new guests it will be their first opportunity to get to know this pure vacation hotel. Guests can truly breathe in the liberating atmosphere, the cornerstone of which is the hotel’s new design concept, typified by its youthful style and fresh colors.

The Chang we have done

The hotel lobby has undergone a dramatic transformation from wall to wall the new furniture, carpets, curtains, and wallpaper have changed it into a pampering hospitality area that invites guests to spend their time there relaxing, meeting new friends, and enjoying the delicious dessert menu.

The spa, a state-of-the-art health club, draws hotel guests back time and time again to enjoy a full range of fitness equipment and receive special treatments. The Jacuzzi area and massage rooms have also been renovated to provide guests with the ultimate pampering experience. The kids have a great time too: the fun-packed, beautifully-designed Danyland Club presents a whole world of toys, attractions, and varied activities with experienced staff members who make every effort to ensure the children have a wonderful time while their parents enjoy complete peace of mind.

Just peek into the standard rooms and you’ll be dazzled by the high standards that exemplify their renovated design – a luxurious bathroom, LED lighting that bathes the room in pleasant warm light, and more. The youthful style also permeates these areas, inspiring the selection of new wallpapers and furniture – dressers, tables, chairs, and more – and reflecting this innovative design language.

Today, more than ever, the Dan Panorama Eilat offers you the best value for money, without compromising on the service and professionalism you would expect from the Dan hotel chain. The hotel’s fantastic location by the Eilat lagoon, just a short stroll from the north beach, makes it the natural choice for a couple or family seeking a pampering vacation, with advanced leisure facilities, superb culinary menu, and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

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