David Kempinski Hotel Named Israel's Best by Condé Nast Traveler
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The David Kempinski hotel in Tel Aviv was named the best hotel in Israel and ranked 11th among the top 20 hotels in the Middle East by Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards 2026. The results are based on feedback from 800,000 global travelers. This recognition occurs despite a 15% year-over-year decrease in foreign tourist arrivals to Israel between January and September 2026. The Norman hotel in Tel Aviv also placed in the top 20, at 12th.
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- David Kempinski hotel in Tel Aviv named best in Israel by Condé Nast Traveler.
- The hotel ranked 11th out of the top 20 hotels in the Middle East.
- Awards are based on 800,000 traveler opinions worldwide.
- Israel saw a 15% decrease in foreign tourist arrivals from January to September 2026.
- The Norman hotel in Tel Aviv also ranked in the top 20, at 12th place.
The David Kempinski hotel in Tel Aviv has been recognized as the best hotel in Israel by Condé Nast Traveler, ranking 11th out of the top 20 hotels in the Middle East. The annual Readers' Choice Awards 2026, based on the opinions of approximately 800,000 travelers worldwide, evaluated hotels on service quality, location, design, and amenities. This marks a four-position improvement for the 250-room hotel, situated on Yarkon Street along the Mediterranean promenade, compared to its ranking last year. The hotel's success comes amidst a general decline in foreign tourism to Israel. From January to September 2026, Israel saw 788,500 foreign tourist arrivals, a 15% decrease year-over-year, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. Since its opening in 2022, the David Kempinski has garnered numerous international accolades. Another Tel Aviv hotel, The Norman, secured the 12th spot in the regional ranking with a score of 94.48. Top positions in the list were dominated by properties in Gulf countries, particularly Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar, with the Lana Hotel in Dubai taking the first place and Rosewood Abu Dhabi second.