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The sea-front Carlton recently received a major make-over with a new lobby, refreshed rooms, gourmet restaurant and high-tech executive lounge. Set close to the Tel Aviv Marina, the Carlton offers easy access to both the beach and Tel Aviv’s main fi nancial centers. On-property, meanwhile, the new business centre offers free, 24-hour fax/internet/local calls, along with a comfortable location for holding small meetings and presentations.
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Set south of the main hotel zone, the David Inter-Continetal is the city’s newest luxury hotels and played host to Madonna herself during the pop star’s Fall 2004 visit. The expansive outdoor pool turns into a hip alfresco lounge during the summer months, while its towering lobby area is among the most impressive in town and perfect for power meetings. This is easily the most modern of Tel Aviv’s five stars, but while steps from the beach, its location is less than ideal for those seeking a more ”city-center” experience.
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Thanks to a recent renovation, the massive Hilton feels new and vibrant despite being decades old. Set right in verdant Independence Park and perched directly over the Mediterranean, the hotel is a business traveller’s delight, with separate “Executive Accommodations” for travelers needing business-friendly amenities – fax, three phones – close at hand. Along with one of the city’s largest ballrooms, the Hilton can claim its most expansive hotel fitness facility/spa and oversized swimming pool. The Yakimono Sushi bar is great for lunch meetings.
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Built in the 1930s as the Esther Cinema, this was one of the first movie theaters in Israel. Today, it serves as one of Israel’s only true “boutique” hotels, combining 82 simply-designed rooms and low-key service with original cinematic details, such as movie posters, film projectors and theater chairs. There are business facilities and a jacuzzi, though the Cinema’s best feature is clearly its Dizengoff Circle location, making it literally close to everything.
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It may not be hip or chic, but the Hotel Metropolitan wins big for its city center location (close to the beach and the business district), efficient service and low prices. Popular with mostly European tour groups, the hotel includes a pool and small fitness centre, multi-lingual staff and rooms equipped to handle laptop modems. A smart choice for travellers on a budget.
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