10 Best Hotels in Tel Aviv, Israel

It doesn't get much trendier than this stunning boutique hotel, which showcases what restoration can bring to the historic buildings of Tel Aviv. It also doesn't hurt that its restaurant, which is one of the best in the city, is packed with the beautiful people of Tel Aviv day and night. The two-story building stands out because of its lovely salmon-hue exterior. Its light-color walls, hardwood floors, and wrought-iron banisters evoke times gone by. Each of the immaculately appointed rooms has shelves filled with art books and Persian rugs.

Two immaculately restored historic buildings in central Tel Aviv make up this contemporary urban hot spot that evokes Bauhaus-era elegance and old-world charm. Guest rooms are furnished with exquisite vintage decor, the most insanely comfortable beds and signature-scented bath amenities that are created specially for the hotel by a local artisanal perfume maker. The rooftop infinity pool and plush loungers with umbrellas provide a welcome respite from the sweltering afternoon heat, while the on-site Dinings restaurant serves some of the highest quality Japanese fare in town. If you prefer to venture outside, The Norman is ideally located in the midst of one of Tel Aviv's trendiest neighborhoods packed with fantastic food options.

The three buildings of this seaside hotel are surrounded by flower-filled gardens that lead to a swimming pool overlooking the sea. The standard rooms in the older part of the hotel are tastefully decorated and have balconies with sea views. The newer section has rooms facing either the pool or the marina. Rooms on the ground floor have their own outdoor whirlpools, making them perfect for couples. Organized activities keep children and teenagers amused on weekends, and there are midweek activities for kids in summer.

Return visitors say they love the sense of history at the Dan, built in 1953 and billed as Tel Aviv's very first hotel. The rainbow-painted rear of the hotel, facing the Mediterranean, contributes to the landmark status—famed Israeli artist Ya'akov Agam designed it. Rooms in the luxurious King David wing have panoramic sea views and double-glazed windows to ensure a good night's sleep. The leisure complex includes a gym and an indoor and outdoor saltwater pool. A popular stretch of public beach is right across the street.

Tel Aviv's newest addition to the high-end market, this hotel combines a stunning seafront location with a sense of luxurious tranquility. It's well worth going the extra mile and splurging on access to the oasis of calm that is the Horizon Lounge with its spectacular views and amenities. 

Perched on a cliff, this sprawling hotel is buffered on three sides by Independence Park and has direct access to the beach and a large saltwater swimming pool. An impressive range of on-site services includes no less than five kosher restaurants, including popular Yakimono Sushi Bar and French-inspired Chloelys, a well-equipped fitness room, spacious sundeck and a spa. Business travelers will find a particularly good array of services, especially its two lounges with beautiful, uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean.

At the southern end of the beachfront promenade, this luxurious hotel has suites that are often reserved by visiting celebrities—and with the jaw-dropping views of the sea and the Tel Aviv skyline, it's easy to understand why. The InterContinental David Tel Aviv is especially popular among visitors seeking an upscale accommodation that is fully kosher and celebrates all the Jewish holidays. The atrium lobby has soaring ceilings, marble floors, a high-end shopping arcade, and an art gallery. The hotel also has a spacious outdoor pool area with bar service, a seaview terrace bar, three restaurants (breakfast buffet, light meals, and fine dining), cigar lounge, and the magnificent Club InterContinental lounge boasting sweeping views of the city and the Mediterranean from the 24th floor. The à la carte restaurant, nomi, specializes in seasonal Mediterranean cuisine and offers an extensive menu of Israeli wines.

The exclusive Herzliya Pituach Marina is the setting for Ritz-Carlton's first hotel and residences in Israel, a striking, modern building that makes up for being 12 km (7 miles) north of central Tel Aviv with grandly plush public areas and guest rooms with large windows and balconies for viewing seaside sunsets. The colors of sand, sea, and sky are reflected in the decor; ample closet space and marble bathrooms with both a shower and a tub add to the luxury. Other amenities include an excellent spa offering first-rate treatments and a Turkish hammam, a state-of-the-art gym with panoramic views, a busy rooftop pool, and superb dining at the kosher Herbert Samuel restaurant. Excellent global-class service sets a new standard for Israel's top hotels.

One of many five-star properties linked to large hotel chains along the Tel Aviv promenade, Royal Beach Tel Aviv offers an outdoor pool, an à la carte restaurant, and a spa and wellness area. The rooms range in size from tiny efficiencies useful for business travelers, to large suites—all with a notable sea view and most of which include a small balcony, great for enjoying the sea breezes. Wake up early to reserve your lounge chairs in the pool area, which fills up fast during summer and holiday seasons.

Hotels don't come more stylish than The Setai, which offers some of the most sought-after accommodation in Tel Aviv. Set in a stunningly converted Ottoman building (some parts of which date back 900 years), this sophisticated hotel in the middle of Old Jaffa is ideally located for everything this historic part of Tel Aviv has to offer. The views from the rooftop infinity pool are to die for, as is the impressive breakfast spread served in the Jaya restaurant and best enjoyed in the shady, tree-lined courtyard. Don't miss the Kishle Bar, with its distinct colonial ambience. It serves cocktails and a fine selection of wine in a beautifully designed space with dramatic vaulted ceilings. Book a sea-facing room if you want to fall asleep to the soothing sound of the waves crashing beneath your bedroom window.