The 9 Best Luxury Hotels in Tel Aviv

By the sea: At the Dan Tel Aviv you can swim all year, in the saltwater pool overlooking the Mediterranean and in the heated indoor pool at around 28 °C, also with sea views. The infinity pool at The David Kempinski Tel Aviv is 25 meters long and faces straight out to sea, with a kids' pool right next to it. At The Setai Tel Aviv, the infinity pool and its wooden deck look out over the sea and the coastline.Dan Tel Aviv · Merkaz Ba'alei MelahaAbove the city: At The Ritz-Carlton Herzliya the pool sits on the 12th floor above the marina and the sea, with the rooftop bar opening alongside it in season. The Sheraton Grand Tel Aviv has an outdoor pool on the second floor with a wide wooden deck facing the sea and a pool bar for sunset cocktails.

In a courtyard and for kids: At The Jaffa Tel Aviv the pool lies in the inner courtyard of the historic building, with a bar by the water. At the David InterContinental Tel Aviv you swim on the second floor with views of the sea, and the little ones have a shaded children's pool.

Under old vaults: At The Setai Tel Aviv the spa lies in the stone vaults of Jaffa's historic market, with eleven treatment rooms, a Turkish bath and a sauna; guests must be 16 or older. The Jaffa Tel Aviv has a 400 m² beauty spa by Ronit Raphael, with four treatment rooms and separate saunas for women and men.The Setai Tel Aviv · JaffaWith sea views: The OKOA Spa at The David Kempinski Tel Aviv has eleven treatment rooms, two of them for couples with a jacuzzi, plus dry and wet saunas and a salon for manicures and hair. At The Ritz-Carlton Herzliya you unwind in relaxation lounges facing the Mediterranean, in the traditional hammam or with body treatments using Dead Sea minerals.

At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.

For two: The Via LOMAH Spa at the Dan Tel Aviv looks out over the coast; its four treatment rooms also work for couples, and the therapists use Israeli oils. At the David InterContinental Tel Aviv, THE Spa on the second floor is all dark wood and stone, with holistic treatments tailored to you.

Rates start at 231 € at the Dan Tel Aviv and go up to 669 € at The Vista at Hilton Tel Aviv. In Jaffa, The Drisco Hotel Tel Aviv starts from 305 € and The Setai Tel Aviv from 361 €. The table shows all nine hotels by location. You will also find all luxury hotels in Tel Aviv with their current rates in the hotel list further down.

What's always included: At all nine hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night, with breakfast for two and an upgrade subject to availability, at The Vista at Hilton Tel Aviv already at booking. Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability are included at eight of them.

Hotel credit: Six hotels add a 100 US dollar credit, for example The David Kempinski Tel Aviv and the Dan Tel Aviv for food and drinks. At The Vista at Hilton Tel Aviv another 100 US dollars is added from the One Bedroom Suite and two nights. A welcome gift awaits at five hotels; at The David Kempinski Tel Aviv you get fruit on arrival and fresh water every day instead.

Points and status: Marriott Bonvoy applies at The Ritz-Carlton Herzliya, for example, IHG One Rewards at the David InterContinental Tel Aviv and I Prefer at The Jaffa Tel Aviv, each with points and status benefits. You earn Leaders Club points at The Setai Tel Aviv if you give your membership number when booking. Because suitespot books at the hotel's direct rate, your nights also count with Hilton Honors and GHA Discovery as usual.

When it's loveliest: Spring and fall bring warm days and mild evenings, ideal for city and beach alike. Summer is beach season with long evenings on the promenade, and winter stays mild: the perfect time for museums, markets and a trip to Jerusalem.

How long to stay: For a 5-star hotel in Tel Aviv we recommend three to four nights. That is enough for the beach and Jaffa, the Bauhaus facades of the White City and a day trip.