The Rothschild 71 is one of Tel Aviv's urban jewels. Not only is it a UNESCO-protected Bauhaus building, it's the only building from the city's first three streets that is still under the original family ownership. This 32-room upscale boutique first started out as a medical clinic in the 1930s. Today, it houses charming rooms with quality furniture and beds, blackout shutters over the double-glazed windows, minibars, Nespresso machines, and interactive TVs. Most of the action takes place in the stylish lobby area where guests are served a daily top-shelf happy hour and can relax in a sunken lounge space. Freebies include bike rentals, fully loaded beach bags, and Wi-Fi, while breakfast and secured parking are extra. Guests must be aged 16 and up. For a more creative vibe, check out the rates at the Diaghilev Live Art Boutique Hotel.
The Rothschild 71 is one of Tel Aviv's urban jewels. Not only is it a UNESCO-protected Bauhaus building, it's the only building from the city's first three streets that is still under the original family ownership. This 32-room upscale boutique first started out as a medical clinic in the 1930s. Today, it houses charming rooms with quality furniture and beds, blackout shutters over the double-glazed windows, minibars, Nespresso machines, and interactive TVs. Most of the action takes place in the stylish lobby area where guests are served a daily top-shelf happy hour and can relax in a sunken lounge space. Freebies include bike rentals, fully loaded beach bags, and Wi-Fi, while breakfast and secured parking are extra. Guests must be aged 16 and up. For a more creative vibe, check out the rates at the Diaghilev Live Art Boutique Hotel.
The Norman is Tel Aviv's most exclusive hotel thanks to its never-say-no service policy, top-notch amenities, and hot address less than two blocks from the expensive and trendy Rothschild Boulevard. The four-and-a-half-pearl hotel's 50 smart guest rooms and suites are decked out in handmade Portuguese furniture, hardwood floors, and sleek designer touches with midcentury modern lines. Features include two non-kosher restaurants, a cocktail bar, wellness area, and tranquil rooftop pool. Weekend brunch is free for all guest, and it's a popular to-do, particularly in warmer months when seating on the terrace fills up fast. For a less pretentious atmosphere and even more uniquely designed guest rooms, check out rates at the five-pearl The Rothschild Hotel.
The Norman is Tel Aviv's most exclusive hotel thanks to its never-say-no service policy, top-notch amenities, and hot address less than two blocks from the expensive and trendy Rothschild Boulevard. The four-and-a-half-pearl hotel's 50 smart guest rooms and suites are decked out in handmade Portuguese furniture, hardwood floors, and sleek designer touches with midcentury modern lines. Features include two non-kosher restaurants, a cocktail bar, wellness area, and tranquil rooftop pool. Weekend brunch is free for all guest, and it's a popular to-do, particularly in warmer months when seating on the terrace fills up fast. For a less pretentious atmosphere and even more uniquely designed guest rooms, check out rates at the five-pearl The Rothschild Hotel.
The Brown TLV Urban Hotel is arguably Tel Aviv's trendiest hotel, and it easily lives up to international standards for a boutique luxury property. The decor throughout is retro-chic, and the clubby Living Room has plaid rocking chairs, dramatic bookshelves, and tufted leather sofas. The hotel draws plenty of locals to its popular rooftop, which features a big bar with great views, a massage hut, and even a hot tub. Another stylish bar, located off of the lobby, offers both indoor and outdoor seating as well as fancy cocktails. Handsome rooms have chocolate walls, plush bedding, and sleek black marble bathrooms with rainfall showerheads or whirlpool tubs, but they start at a tiny 110 square feet.
The Brown TLV Urban Hotel is arguably Tel Aviv's trendiest hotel, and it easily lives up to international standards for a boutique luxury property. The decor throughout is retro-chic, and the clubby Living Room has plaid rocking chairs, dramatic bookshelves, and tufted leather sofas. The hotel draws plenty of locals to its popular rooftop, which features a big bar with great views, a massage hut, and even a hot tub. Another stylish bar, located off of the lobby, offers both indoor and outdoor seating as well as fancy cocktails. Handsome rooms have chocolate walls, plush bedding, and sleek black marble bathrooms with rainfall showerheads or whirlpool tubs, but they start at a tiny 110 square feet.
The four-pearl Herods Tel Aviv is a high-rise hotel on the beachfront side of the city's hotel zone. The 324 rooms and suites are attractive and come standard with bathrobes, AC, free Wi-Fi, balconies, and SMART TVs, plus suites can add jetted tubs, business lounge access, and separate living rooms. This is a kosher-certified hotel with dairy and meat menus at both the lobby bar and main buffet restaurant. Wellness features include a simple spa with sauna and whirlpool area, average gym, and seasonal pool. There are several meeting rooms and an exclusive top-floor business lounge with a free buffet and bar. Wi-Fi and limited parking are free. Guests stay here for the ambience, food, and beachfront location. Within the same price point, the Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel offers a more standardized, upscale look.
The four-pearl Herods Tel Aviv is a high-rise hotel on the beachfront side of the city's hotel zone. The 324 rooms and suites are attractive and come standard with bathrobes, AC, free Wi-Fi, balconies, and SMART TVs, plus suites can add jetted tubs, business lounge access, and separate living rooms. This is a kosher-certified hotel with dairy and meat menus at both the lobby bar and main buffet restaurant. Wellness features include a simple spa with sauna and whirlpool area, average gym, and seasonal pool. There are several meeting rooms and an exclusive top-floor business lounge with a free buffet and bar. Wi-Fi and limited parking are free. Guests stay here for the ambience, food, and beachfront location. Within the same price point, the Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel offers a more standardized, upscale look.
The Alma is one of Tel Aviv's best and most intimate boutique hotels, with just 15 rooms housed in a former apartment building dating to the 1920s. The style throughout is bohemian-chic, featuring rich hues and bold patterns, and the aging historic core of the building -- essentially a once-elegant apartment vestibule with original tiling and wrought iron stair railings -- has been deliberately preserved. Every room has a different name and style inspired by the building's past. Rooms come with an abundance of thoughtful extras, including welcome treats, espresso machines, and loaner iPads (upon request). Impressive bathrooms have jetted showers or soaking tubs and high-end Bulgari toiletries. The hotel is a local dining and drinking hot spot, but there are few other features aside from the on-site lounge.
The Alma is one of Tel Aviv's best and most intimate boutique hotels, with just 15 rooms housed in a former apartment building dating to the 1920s. The style throughout is bohemian-chic, featuring rich hues and bold patterns, and the aging historic core of the building -- essentially a once-elegant apartment vestibule with original tiling and wrought iron stair railings -- has been deliberately preserved. Every room has a different name and style inspired by the building's past. Rooms come with an abundance of thoughtful extras, including welcome treats, espresso machines, and loaner iPads (upon request). Impressive bathrooms have jetted showers or soaking tubs and high-end Bulgari toiletries. The hotel is a local dining and drinking hot spot, but there are few other features aside from the on-site lounge.
The Dan Tel Aviv is notable for its excellent location right across the street from the Mediterranean sea and near some of the city's best nightlife. It's a solid option in this part of the city and has been around for decades, but the level of luxury doesn't quite live up to the hotel's advertised five-star status. Rooms, though contemporary, are a bit underwhelming, and despite renovations, the hotel feels a bit older and a bit more corporate than might be expected for this caliber of property. Still, the amazing free breakfast (which the hotel is known for), the impressive roster of features (indoor and outdoor pools, gym, sauna, treatment rooms, sun deck…), and the ocean views from many of the common spaces are major draws.
The Dan Tel Aviv is notable for its excellent location right across the street from the Mediterranean sea and near some of the city's best nightlife. It's a solid option in this part of the city and has been around for decades, but the level of luxury doesn't quite live up to the hotel's advertised five-star status. Rooms, though contemporary, are a bit underwhelming, and despite renovations, the hotel feels a bit older and a bit more corporate than might be expected for this caliber of property. Still, the amazing free breakfast (which the hotel is known for), the impressive roster of features (indoor and outdoor pools, gym, sauna, treatment rooms, sun deck…), and the ocean views from many of the common spaces are major draws.
The upper-middle-range, 134-room Leonardo Beach Tel Aviv Hotel caters mostly to tour groups, business travelers, and long stays. This hotel gets mixed reviews from guests, but is well-reviewed for longer visits. Rooms here are on the small side, outfitted with simple contemporary decor that is starting to feel tired. All rooms have air-conditioning, mini-fridges, and kettles, plus some have sea views. While some areas of the hotel need updating, the lobby and bar area are stylish, and the seasonal outdoor pool area is a favorite among guests, specifically the pool parties with free booze and food. Other freebies include Wi-Fi, international calls, bike rentals, stellar breakfast buffets, and well-stocked baby kits. This is a kosher hotel with Shabbat elevators, keys, and dinners. For a more stylish spot with a superb gym, check rates at Alexander Tel Aviv Hotel.
The upper-middle-range, 134-room Leonardo Beach Tel Aviv Hotel caters mostly to tour groups, business travelers, and long stays. This hotel gets mixed reviews from guests, but is well-reviewed for longer visits. Rooms here are on the small side, outfitted with simple contemporary decor that is starting to feel tired. All rooms have air-conditioning, mini-fridges, and kettles, plus some have sea views. While some areas of the hotel need updating, the lobby and bar area are stylish, and the seasonal outdoor pool area is a favorite among guests, specifically the pool parties with free booze and food. Other freebies include Wi-Fi, international calls, bike rentals, stellar breakfast buffets, and well-stocked baby kits. This is a kosher hotel with Shabbat elevators, keys, and dinners. For a more stylish spot with a superb gym, check rates at Alexander Tel Aviv Hotel.
Artplus Hotel Tel Aviv is an upper-middle-range boutique with a contemporary style and several local works of art throughout -- including installations in some of the rooms. The free happy hour, convenient location, and free breakfast buffet give this hotel value, though the hallways are a bit neglected and rooms edge toward small. Still, guests can expect mini-fridges, AC, and comfy beds in all 58 rooms, while some suites have microwaves. Additionally, there are free Wi-Fi and daytime bike rentals, a contemporary gym with sauna, and a lobby library nook. Reception is available 24/7, and parking and pet stays are additional fees. For an outstanding art collection, all-inclusive option, and beachfront location (though much less modern feel), the Leonardo Art Tel Aviv is a good alternative.
Artplus Hotel Tel Aviv is an upper-middle-range boutique with a contemporary style and several local works of art throughout -- including installations in some of the rooms. The free happy hour, convenient location, and free breakfast buffet give this hotel value, though the hallways are a bit neglected and rooms edge toward small. Still, guests can expect mini-fridges, AC, and comfy beds in all 58 rooms, while some suites have microwaves. Additionally, there are free Wi-Fi and daytime bike rentals, a contemporary gym with sauna, and a lobby library nook. Reception is available 24/7, and parking and pet stays are additional fees. For an outstanding art collection, all-inclusive option, and beachfront location (though much less modern feel), the Leonardo Art Tel Aviv is a good alternative.
The aptly named Lusky -- Great Small Hotel is a family-run boutique that's been on the scene since 1996 and hits all the sweet spots that make it a great pick by the beach. Standout freebies at this upper-middle-range property include grocery delivery, an Israeli breakfast, guaranteed underground parking, and Wi-Fi. Ongoing renovations are bringing a contemporary look and color scheme to the common areas and rooms, though some spots still feel a little dated. The 27 spacious rooms come with kitchenettes, generous allotment of toiletries, and flat-screen TVs, plus almost all have balconies. For a similar option that's more contemporary, check rates and availability at the next door The Maxim Hotel.
The aptly named Lusky -- Great Small Hotel is a family-run boutique that's been on the scene since 1996 and hits all the sweet spots that make it a great pick by the beach. Standout freebies at this upper-middle-range property include grocery delivery, an Israeli breakfast, guaranteed underground parking, and Wi-Fi. Ongoing renovations are bringing a contemporary look and color scheme to the common areas and rooms, though some spots still feel a little dated. The 27 spacious rooms come with kitchenettes, generous allotment of toiletries, and flat-screen TVs, plus almost all have balconies. For a similar option that's more contemporary, check rates and availability at the next door The Maxim Hotel.
The Alexander Tel Aviv Hotel is a sleek four-pearl hotel with luxe, modern design. All the 69 guest rooms are spacious and stylish, with nice touches like vintage writing desks, orthopedic mattresses, interactive TVs, Nespresso machines, and mini-fridges. Bathrooms have rectangular soaking tubs and L'Occitane products. Apartments with full kitchens are available, and the hotel lays claim to having the largest Penthouse Suite in the country. The rooftop restaurant serves up a quality free breakfast buffet, plus lunch and dinner paired with a fantastic view of the beach and city. There's also an upscale 24-hour gym, Japanese-style spa, and roof terrace bar. Travelers looking for a stay with a pool—which the Alexander lacks—can check out the Sheraton Tel Aviv just down the street.
The Alexander Tel Aviv Hotel is a sleek four-pearl hotel with luxe, modern design. All the 69 guest rooms are spacious and stylish, with nice touches like vintage writing desks, orthopedic mattresses, interactive TVs, Nespresso machines, and mini-fridges. Bathrooms have rectangular soaking tubs and L'Occitane products. Apartments with full kitchens are available, and the hotel lays claim to having the largest Penthouse Suite in the country. The rooftop restaurant serves up a quality free breakfast buffet, plus lunch and dinner paired with a fantastic view of the beach and city. There's also an upscale 24-hour gym, Japanese-style spa, and roof terrace bar. Travelers looking for a stay with a pool—which the Alexander lacks—can check out the Sheraton Tel Aviv just down the street.