Where to stay in style across Israel (and elsewhere)
A new wave of hotel development gives travellers more choice than ever before
Island Suites: Skyline by the sea
Soaring 30 storeys above the Mediterranean, Island Suites is hard to miss and harder to leave. Located on Netanya’s quieter southern shore, this all-suite hotel combines convenience with apartment-style comfort, near the city’s lively promenade. Each suite is spacious: separate bedroom, lounge, kitchenette has a large balcony with uninterrupted sea views. The décor is all about clean lines, soft tones, and floor-to-ceiling glass and families will appreciate the extra bathroom. Downstairs, there’s a pool, compact spa and well-equipped gym to be used after sampling the kosher in-house Blue Island restaurant. Whether you’re there for a weekend getaway, working remotely with a sea breeze, or planning a longer stay, Island Suites is the kind of place where unpacking your suitcase feels like a good idea. islandsuites.com-israel.com
Brown: Urban cool with soul
If Tel Aviv has a signature look, it’s Brown. With boutique hotels dotted around from beachside to Bauhaus-lined boulevard, the Brown Hotels collection melds retro charm with modern day polish. Whether you’re checking into the original Brown TLV near Rothschild Boulevard, promenade-facing Brown Brut, or the sultry new BROWN JLM in Jerusalem, you’ll find the same mix of style, service and swagger. Close to everything: markets, nightlife, galleries and the sea. Brown hotels in Tel Aviv have compact but cleverly designed rooms, memorable wallpaper and espresso machines. There’s nothing cookie-cutter about these hotels and in Jerusalem, BROWN JLM by Independence Park and within walking distance of the Old City has rooftop Jacuzzi and a café-bar downstairs that buzzes with tourists and locals. What sets Brown apart is attitude. Hip without trying, these hotels feel like your coolest friend’s apartment: welcoming and just the right amount of wild. brownhotels.com
Vera: For those who like something different
There’s no doorman. No grand entrance. You could walk past The Vera and notnotice it —and that’s the point. The industrial-chic boutique hotel is cleverly squeezed into Lilienblum Street. Owned by Danny Tamari and designed by YaronTal, it’s a little gem with the kind of staff you’d happily drink with, so it’s fitting there’s a free-flowing wine dispenser in the lobby.! Upscale and understated, there’s a lobby and two large rooftop terraces for meeting fellow travellers. Rooms are small but tasteful, with comfy beds, custom-made furniture, and blackout curtains. A four-storey staircase etched with brazen lines by Charles Bukowski is an artsy touch, leading you to Chef Asa Schwartz’s standout breakfast of bread, local cheeses and juices (nectarine and cardamom, anyone?) deserving of an encore. No spa, pool or gimmicks, just good taste, well-executed. theverahotel.com
Fattal: City, coast and comfort covered
When it comes to Israeli getaways, Fattal Hotels offer one thing in spades -choice. With over 40 properties across Israel, Fattal’s mix of Leonardo, NYX, and Herods properties cater to all types of travellers. In Tel Aviv, the NYX brand taps into the city’s late-night energy, with industrial interiors, neon accents, and rooftop bars built for after-hour views. In Jerusalem, Leonardo Boutique is a quiet base near the museums and Mahane Yehuda Market, while down south, Herods Palace in Eilat delivers Red Sea glamour with pools, spas, and a front-row seat to golden desert sunsets. But the Fattal also travels – to places that are ideal for Autumn breaks – like Paphos in Cyprus where it is still warm, without summer crowds and so a perfect time for Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris: an adults-only beachfront resort with swim-up bars and spa treatments. And if your 18 -year-old went Euro railing this summer, their stop in Budapest might interest you in the Leonardo Boutique Hotel is on Madách Square in Budapest— perfect for crisp-weather wandering, goulash lunches and nights by the Danube. fattal-hotels.com
Atlas: Personality with polish
While many hotel chains lean into sameness, Atlas Hotels has gone in the opposite direction and built a brand that thrives on character, location, and local flair. With around 16 boutique properties in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Eilat and Haifa, Atlas is about style with a story. Each hotel is shaped by its location so the Bezalel in Jerusalem draws from its namesake art school, weaving local design references into everything from wall textures to lobby ceramics. Market House in Jaffa rises above ancient ruins, quite literally, as it was built over an archaeological site. At Hotel 65 on Rothschild Boulevard, greenery spills over balconies and espresso machines hum in the lobby. Rooms are efficiently designed, with Nespresso machines and guests praise bathrooms for the strong showers and the staff receive for being unfailingly helpful. They’re not big properties—usually under 100 rooms, but the real value is the atmosphere – more lived-in than luxe. In a country of contrasts, Atlas Hotels offer a sense of place that doesn’t feel manufactured. And in cities as layered as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, that’s no small thing. contact-res@atlashotels.co.il
Isrotel: A new design-led era
High in the Galilee, where the forest slopes of Mount Canaan meet the Hula Valley, Mitzpe Hayamim offers a striking vantage point over some of Israel’s most scenic terrain. Surrounded by organic farmland and thick greenery, the hotel is the spot for guests looking to combine nature, wellness, and excellent local food! Its hillside farm, which supplies the kitchen grows herbs, vegetables, and fruit, alongside a working dairy which produces cow, goat, and sheep milk. From these, the hotel makes its own cheeses, yogurts, and creams — part of a self-contained, sustainable ecosystem that echoes its Galilee setting. The surrounding area is also a draw: nearby villages, river trails, and wineries make it a strong base for touring the north. The hotel has 115 guest rooms and suites, plus a spa for downtime and recovery.
Mitzpe Hayamim is one of several recent moves by Isrotel to broaden its offering across Israel. Among its new properties is Gymnasia, in Tel Aviv (part of the Isrotel Design line) with 145 rooms and a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the skyline. In the Upper Galilee, Ayala, a modern retreat of glass and stone stands near Kibbutz Ayelet Hashachar and the Daroma hotel, newly renovated, offers 128 rooms on a ridge above the Ramon Crater. Kayma with 44 rooms and suites id designed for high-end seclusion on the shores of the Dead Sea,
Beyond Israel, Isrotel has made its first foray into Europe with the launch of Aluma Hotels and Resorts in Athens, including three new properties: Adia, Anise, and Skylark that are all in the Greek capital and shaped by Isrotel’s founding idea of ‘hospitality as a way of light.’ isrotel.com
Dan: Heritage and hospitality with a spin
Dan Hotels, Israel’s leading luxury hotel group, continues to find ways to enhance its guests’ hospitality experience. Renowned for its high level of luxury accommodation and service, renovations have recently taken place in some of the most popular destinations. The Chalet Wing at the Dan Accadia Resort, a beachfront property in Herzliya, has just undergone an upgrade, including 90 garden and terrace rooms, as well as five unique suites. The renovated spaces combine architectural tradition with modern design and the use of luxurious marble, original textiles, furniture details carefully collected from all over the world – among them original works of art.
Dan Eilat, in Israel’s popular holiday destination has also undergone some renovations as well as the opening of a new wellness complex with seven treatment rooms, including a couples’ suite, complete with a Jacuzzi, and offering various relaxing massages.
Members of the chain’s e-Dan membership continue to receive gifts and discounts, and it is easy and free to join. Younger guests are well catered for with Danyland, the children’s club, offering a wide range of activities and games, run by professional counsellors. Together with the world-renowned Israeli breakfasts on offer, local activities and attractions, a Dan hotel offers something for everyone. There are Dan properties in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Caesarea and Tzfat that all continue to provide a hospitality experience beyond the expected. For more: danhotels.com
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