King David Hotel prepares for Russia’s Vladimir Putin - Jerusalem

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King David Hotel poolside view.

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The King David Hotel elegant and luxurious lobby. The hotel has hosted many important dignitaries in its rich history including President Bush, Prince Charles, Prince Phillip, Ben Kingsley and Mohammed Ali.

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King David Hotel poolside view. Russia’s Vladimir Putin will occupy the Presidential Suite on the upper left corner on the top floor with a view of the Old City to the East.

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King David Hotel poolside view. Russia’s Vladimir Putin will occupy the Presidential Suite on the upper left corner on the top floor with a view of the Old City to the East.

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King David Hotel poolside view. Russia’s Vladimir Putin will occupy the Presidential Suite on the upper left corner on the top floor with a view of the Old City to the East.

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King David Hotel bar is stocking up on preferred alcoholic beverages in preparation for hundreds of members of the Russian delegation.

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King David Hotel Oak Room serves for private meals and meetings.

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A rooftop view of the King David Hotel swimming pool.

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King David Hotel breakfast room. The hotel has played an important role in Israeli history, from the struggle for statehood, through the War of Independence, the division of Jerusalem, and the reunification.

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King David Hotel breakfast room. The hotel has played an important role in Israeli history, from the struggle for statehood, through the War of Independence, the division of Jerusalem, and the reunification.

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The King David Hotel elegant and luxurious lobby. The hotel has hosted many important dignitaries in its rich history including President Bush, Prince Charles, Prince Phillip, Ben Kingsley and Mohammed Ali.

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King David Hotel main entrance and reception. The hotel has hosted many important dignitaries in its rich history including President Bush, Prince Charles, Prince Phillip, Ben Kingsley and Mohammed Ali.

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The Reading Room hosts the table in the center, on which Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin and King Hussein signed the historic peace treaty between Israel and Jordan. Table was lent out - the treaty wasn't signed in Jerusalem.

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Roni Carmel, Official Delegation Coordinator; “We deeply regret having to cancel reservations for many of our loyal returning guests. Some of them have made their vacation plans and reservations well in advance. It’s unpleasant. It hurts.”.

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King David Hotel main entrance. The hotel housed the British Mandate Secretariat and army headquarters. On July 22 1946 underground Irgun resistance fighters, planted explosives in the basement, destroying the west wing and killing 92.

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King David Hotel main entrance. The hotel housed the British Mandate Secretariat and army headquarters. On July 22 1946 underground Irgun resistance fighters, planted explosives in the basement, destroying the west wing and killing 92.

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Street sign pointing to King David Hotel main entrance. Hotel housed the British Mandate Secretariat and army headquarters. In July 1946 underground Irgun resistance fighters planted explosives in the basement, destroying west wing and killing 92.

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King David Hotel main entrance. The hotel housed the British Mandate Secretariat and army headquarters. On July 22 1946 underground Irgun resistance fighters, planted explosives in the basement, destroying the west wing and killing 92.

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A man and woman hug in the King David Hotel elegant and luxurious lobby. The hotel has hosted many important dignitaries in its rich history including President Bush, Prince Charles, Prince Phillip, Ben Kingsley and Mohammed Ali.

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King David Hotel main entrance. The hotel housed the British Mandate Secretariat and army headquarters. On July 22 1946 underground Irgun resistance fighters, planted explosives in the basement, destroying the west wing and killing 92.