At the Dan Hotel Chain, which in Jerusalem includes the King David and the Dan Panorama, up to two children can stay free in a room with their parents; the only charge is for breakfast. To keep the little ones busy, try Ramat Rachel, which offers a big pool and playground facilities. The Mount Zion Hotel has a roomy in-season pool (visited by interesting local families with kids), as well as a children's pool. A number of its rooms are extra large and can accommodate families.
Lev Yerushalayim, right in the center of town, is a suite hotel -- all rooms include a kitchenette and living areas containing couches that convert into beds. In the luxury category, the alcove rooms at the new David Citadel Hotel offer extra space for families planning to bunk together. The Jerusalem Pearl hotel, right next to the walls of the Old City, offers standard suites with a separate bedroom and two bathrooms, but at press time needed upgrading and better service. Both the Jerusalem Pearl and the Inbal Hotel offer year-round swimming. The Inbal is next to Liberty Bell Park, with a playground for young children.
