The art of Living in Tel Aviv
A trendy, hedonistic destination, this bustling city in Israel stretches out along miles of beaches on the Mediterranean coast, at the heart of the Gush Dan metropolitan area.
It is a blend of seaside pleasures, cultural heritage, generous gastronomy, luxury hotels, smart clubs for night-owls, cutting-edge shopping, and prestigious events including a Fashion Week drawing more and more fans. This cosmopolitan town with about 415,000 residents has succeeded in ensuring that its middle-eastern heritage co-exists with a western life-style. Souks thus stand next to streets full of contemporary art galleries, chic restaurants and concept stores inspired by those of Tribeca or Chelsea. Must-see sites include Neve Tzedek, the town’s oldest nighbourhood, nestling amidst high-rise buildings and comprised of small narrow streets lined with colourful little houses. As for Rothschild Boulevard, it will enchant fans of architecture. This neighbourhood monopolized by start-ups is known for its amazing Bauhaus buildings, most of which are listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage. Bars serving “falafel” and small stores proposing “mezze” rub shoulders with refined restaurants in Jaffa, the old Arab port area, also popular among artists who have set up their studios here. After nightfall, one discovers one of the fashionable nightclubs such as Le Valium, where the ambiance recalls the heyday of Ibiza.
Les bonnes Tables :
Le Manta Ray
Designed by New York star Karim Rashid, the Poli House has just opened its doors at the heart of the town centre. Offering 40 rooms of avant-garde design and an idyllic outdoor pool, this hotel is a melting-pot of different styles : Bauhaus, digital era, arts-and-crafts, the fine arts, organic shapes... An ideal universal language in a city where different cultures coexist in real harmony. www.thepolihouse.com
Designed by New York star Karim Rashid, the Poli House has just opened its doors at the heart of the town centre. Offering 40 rooms of avant-garde design and an idyllic outdoor pool, this hotel is a melting-pot of different styles : Bauhaus, digital era, arts-and-crafts, the fine arts, organic shapes... An ideal universal language in a city where different cultures coexist in real harmony. www.thepolihouse.com
On Nahmani Street, in the midst of the Bauhaus neighbourhood, the refined boutique hotel The Norman is a member of the “Small Luxury Hotels of the World”. Its charming, high-end amenities include a cutting-edge gym, roof-top pool, gastronomic restaurant, 50 stylish rooms, a classic French garden... An address for esthetes, last year voted
the best boutique hotel in the world by the American “Jetsetter” magazine. www.thenorman.com
On Nahmani Street, in the midst of the Bauhaus neighbourhood, the refined boutique hotel The Norman is a member of the “Small Luxury Hotels of the World”. Its charming, high-end amenities include a cutting-edge gym, roof-top pool, gastronomic restaurant, 50 stylish rooms, a classic French garden... An address for esthetes, last year voted
the best boutique hotel in the world by the American “Jetsetter” magazine. www.thenorman.com
Consecrated as the best business hotel in Israel, the Carlton meets the needs of a demanding clientele used to travelling. Admirably located on the seafront, close
to the beaches, business centres and the finest shopping areas, thus luxury address with
270 rooms - recently renovated
in accordance with the rules
of international luxury - is also renowned for the quality
of its restaurants : the Lumina
and Blue Sky.
www.carlton.co.il
Consecrated as the best business hotel in Israel, the Carlton meets the needs of a demanding clientele used to travelling. Admirably located on the seafront, close
to the beaches, business centres and the finest shopping areas, thus luxury address with
270 rooms - recently renovated
in accordance with the rules
of international luxury - is also renowned for the quality
of its restaurants : the Lumina
and Blue Sky.
www.carlton.co.il
Dining at the water’s edge... Popular among VIPs and an affluent local clientele, this seafront restaurant offers a generous menu focusing on the bounty of the sea.
(00972 35 17 47 73)
Hôtel Montefiore
This boutique hotel with Art Nouveau architecture plays host
to a delectable restaurant as exclusive as it is refined.
www.hotelmontefiore.co.il
Hôtel Alma & Lounge.
This 1920’s architectural gem
has entrusted its kitchens to chef Yonatan Roshfeld, widely renowned for his exquisite award-winning gastronomy. en.almahotel.co.il
