5 Best Hotels in Tel Aviv, Israel

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.

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.

All the rooms and suites have spectacular sea-facing balconies at this comfortable luxury hotel with a geometric facade. The hotel has direct access to the beach, and also boasts one of the few indoor, heated swimming pools in Tel Aviv. Light floods in through floor-to-ceiling windows, making the accommodations feel open and airy. Among the restaurants is the Jaffa Terrace, which serves a selection of pasta dishes, and the Sabres Brasserie, with both a buffet and an à la carte menu. The Dairy restaurant offers a selection of dairy and vegetarian options.

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.