Where We Stayed > Where We Stayed (8)
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Mercure B and P Tel Aviv - 09.17.09 - 09.18.07
This was a very average hotel, located just 2 blocks from the beach on Neb Yehuda and Trumpeldor Streets. The rooms were bare-bones, the two twin beds pushed together to make a double weren't the most comfortable, and the clencher was the internet was not reliable. SO, we ended up having to move hotels to somewhere there was a good internet connection. I would most likely not stay here again, even though the price was faily reaasonable for Tel Aviv standards. One major bonus though I have to mention, is they allowed us to check in at 7am, since our flight arrived super early -- that was wonderful!
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The Alexander All Suites Hotel, Tel Aviv - 09.18.07 - 09.21.07
I had initially been deciding between this hotel and the Mercure, and I guess I should have gone with this one. These 1 bedroom suites have recently been refurbished, and as you can see are very contemporary. We love the location, just a 5 minute walk to the New Port area in Tel Aviv, as well about a 2 minute walk to the beach. My initial concern about this place was that it was too far north, but as it turns out it's a perfect location. I would definitely stay here again, as long as you make sure to get one of the refurbished rooms. AND, the internet is rockin!
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Hotel Golden Tulip Negev - 09.21-24 & 09.28-10.2.07 - Beer Sheva
This is one of the only hotels in all of Beer Sheva. Being that we arrived on the Yom Kippur weekend, this place was like a ghost town, even the front desk emptying out for the chag. The junior suite was a very comfortable size, and the marble bathroom was quite nice. It was an easy 20 minute walk to our cousins house, which was perfect for this weekend , since we couldn't drive during Yom Kippur. The main issue is the slow internet connection we get in the room. However, we're able to use the free wifi in the cafe downstairs, which works just fine. Upon returning to Beer Sheva, this is where I would stay again.
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Orchid Hotel - 09.24.07 - 09.26.07 - Eilat
This resort was a wonderful choice, for several reasons. First, it was located 3 miles outside the chaos of the city center, away from the majorly touristy areas. The resort is nestled up in the mountainside, with a view directly onto the Red Sea. Our room is in the new section of the hotel, called Shangrila, complete with a fantastic view, modern amenities, and a pretty solid internet connection. One really strange thing is the pool we look out directly on, is actually only an "ornamental pool" so we couldn't use it. The main pool is crowded with kids, and they play loud music, so it's not the most relaxing. I would definitely stay here again.
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Sheraton Moriah - 10.02.07 - 10.07.07 - Tiberias
From what I could remember of the hotel from 7 years ago, it was pretty run down. However, we were pleasantly surprised to find the rooms completely redone. The hotel felt very clean, and comfortable. We got an amazing upgrade to a junior suite, b/c of our honeymoon, which had a balcony, view of the Golan Heights and the Kinneret, and lots of living space. We decided to extend our 3 nights to 5 since the place was so comfortable. Very nice experience, and would definitely stay here again. Main downside it the expensive internet, and the fact that it logs you off once an hour.
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Park Plaza Nahariya - 10.07.07 - 10.09.07 - Nahariya
From afar this hotel looks nice. Once you step into the place, and notice the details though, it's obvious the place was constructed very shabbily. Our room was filthy, the walls all with stains, the bathroom covered in mold, and the sheet of the mattress barely fitting. Not to mention there was a cigarette butt pushed into the drain in the sink, and the air con was circulating air that smelled like smoke. I would NOT stay here again.
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Sea Executive Suite - 10.09 - 10.14 & 10.18 - 10.21 - Tel Aviv
This is a beautiful, newly renovated hotel set up specifically for business executives, complete with full size computer and printer in the one-bedroom unit. Located directly on the beach promenade, right next door to Yotvata, this location cannot be beat. We thought we had scored witht he Alexander Suites, but this place seems better located and has better touches. The service is great, the internet connection is fast and free, and the place is incredibly comfortable. I would definitely stay here again!
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Inbal Hotel - 10.14.07 - 10.19.07 - Jerusalem
Gorgeous hotel, located just a 10 minute walk from the old city. Although a little pricey, it seems to be worth the money, considering what some of the other nicer hotels are going for. The only problem so far I think would be the service, and the expensive and not so fast internet. The breakfast here is the nicest spread we've seen in Israel.
