Dizengoff Sea Residence

The location is excellent.It is ok if you really are on a budget or for a family as it has some kitchen facilities which we didn't use. We were out most of the the time, then fine. It is not value for money in an international context but I suppose it is for Israel, which is expensive. Our room was quiet, the aircon was working properly.

When we got there there was no one to open the door (Friday). We had to phone someone to tell us the code and get in. Eventually a nice Russian lady came, who did not speak any English. We managed somehow as we speak some Serbian! Our room wasn't ready until 3.00 - we had lunch, no problem but ... Eventually on Sunday there was someone at the desk!, Which made a different as we coulod ask someone about check out , etc. The initial impression wasn't good, they should sort this out. I read this on a review, it obviously is the procedure every time and not something that just happened once!

The only thing we liked during our one night stay there was its central location

We stayed only one night out of the 13 nights we originaly booked for because of the state of cleanliness in the room. The blankets were tatty and when asked to change them we were told that they don't have any others. eventually we were offered a duvet - in the heat of Tel-Aviv.

In the midst of the 'Dizengoff arts scene' with lots of local color. Not too far to the sea, huge diversity of eating places / coffee shops. Fridge and sink, good beds, elevator. Dishes and cutlery provided, very clean. Price more than made up for any 'adventures'. Good Internet in lobby, decent security. It's not the King David, but very adequate for the budget-minded. Staff was nice / helpful.

Shower water leaked out on floor. Tiniest shower in Middle East. Pictures made the room look way larger than it really was. Noisy when window was opened. Doors were flimsy, not soundproof. Ear plugs mandatory.

Good location close to good cafes, restaurants, shopping, money changers, taxis and the beachfront. The room is basic but clean, bed is OK. Staff are friendly and helpful, they accommodated check-in in the very early morning. There is no phone in the room, but there is a public phone right outside the hotel.