FEATURED Tel Aviv hotels

Located on the beautiful shores and warm waters of the Mediterranean, the sparkling city of Tel Aviv is both the cultural and financial district within Israel. Much the same as New York City, Tel Aviv has come to be known as the city that never sleeps, due to its vibrant twenty-four hour cultural scene. With its gorgeous sandy beaches, world-class shopping, tourist attractions, and Bauhaus, Art Deco, and Modernist architectural beauty, it is no wonder that Tel Aviv is such a popular tourist destination; and with fully sixty-five percent of the city's workforce employed in either finance or business services, Tel Aviv is also a Mecca for international business travel. In recent years, hoteliers have moved towards a more personal feel, catering to the needs of a wide variety of guests, and gearing accommodations towards ambiance and style; these hotels in Tel Aviv are representative of that movement, and offer the very best in service and atmosphere.

Rooms in these fantastic Tel Aviv hotels will range from single occupancy to luxurious apartment-style accommodations including master suites, private common areas and a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher. Coffee makers and mini bars are also almost always present. Floor to ceiling windows offer stunning panoramic views from the rooms of these high-rise hotels; which also can include large, comfortable beds with luxurious linens, and marble bathrooms with high-end bath and body products. Facilities for guests with special needs are available as well as soundproofed rooms to keep out the sounds of the busy nightlife of Tel Aviv. These hotels also offer high speed internet access with free Wi-Fi at their comfortable and ergonomically designed workstations, as well as high definition flat-screen televisions with satellite access and pay-per-view. Most of these five star hotels in Tel Aviv will also provide top quality day spas for any personal beauty attention needed, as well as relaxing massages to take the edge off a busy day. Fully equipped fitness centers are often available, with a wide variety of workout facilities as well as saunas and whirlpools. Rooftop swimming pools that offer spectacular views of the city grace many of these Tel Aviv hotels, often with poolside bars for appetizers or perhaps a refreshing drink. In-house services for laundry, ironing and dry cleaning are offered daily at these hotels, and valuables and luggage can be stored with the twenty-four hour front desk. Large business gatherings can be accommodated with on-site business centers, and meeting and banquet halls are available for parties of any size. Dining in these exceptional Tel Aviv hotels will include various appetizers at one of the many lounges, to fantastic kosher and international cuisine in one of the fine dining restaurants. There are a variety of influences in Tel Aviv, including the Arabs, Moroccans, Persians; the entirety of the Middle East and Parts of Asia really. Some of the dishes to be on the lookout for are the Shishkababs and spit-fired meats with delicate rice dishes. Humus and Pita bread, while certainly known in Europe and America, have not truly been experienced until a visit to Tel Aviv. The same goes for the coffee, it is out of this world. The Moroccan style cuscus and Mufrum as well as the Tajin will be unfamiliar to westerners for the most part, but are shining examples of Tel Aviv's culinary delights. Tel Aviv has a plethora of attractions to fill the day and night, with but a few listed here. For the arts, an evening with the Israel Ballet or perhaps an opera at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts; both very well respected institutions worldwide. For museums make sure and check out the Eretz Israel Museum for its Israeli archeological and historical exhibits. The Tel Aviv Museum of Art and the Beth Hatefutsoth are also exceptional museums, with the latter focusing on Jewish history. The Tel Aviv Cinematheque is home to many film festivals year round, focusing to some degree on local work. Several parks dot the landscape of Tel Aviv, the most well known being Hayarkon Park which is home to many gardens, amphitheaters, amusement parks and lakes. The Tel Afek resides in Hayarkon Park, and is a wonderful example of an Ottoman fortress. Many Tel Aviv tours are available; either by bus or on foot, and the concierge or the tour desk at the hotel can certainly arrange a guide for the city. Tel Aviv is also known for being an extremely liberal and tolerant city, especially towards the LGBT community. Hosting the largest pride parade in all of Asia for many years now, Tel Aviv is playfully known as the gay capital of the Middle East. There is an old saying in Israel. Jerusalem prays while Tel Aviv plays. These hotels understand and cater to the playful guest, looking for an exciting vacation in Israel, and a relaxing atmosphere to rest in between. Take some time shopping in the boutiques these Tel Aviv hotels have to offer, or enjoy the affable nature of the servers and bar staff at one of the many lounges. Traveling in the twenty-first century should be all about style, comfort, ambiance, and service, and these hotels in Tel Aviv deliver. For any visiting to this beautiful city on the Mediterranean, a stay in one of these truly amazing Tel Aviv hotels will guarantee not only an incredible vacation or business trip, but memories for years to come, and a yearning to return.