The Norman Tel Aviv

Luxury is paramount here. For proof, look no further than the in-room amenities list, which could wow Israeli-born actress Natalie Portman herself. You’ll be treated to an in-room Tivoli Bluetooth radio and iPad; 300-thread-count Frette linens; smart control system that can command everything from the AC to the Do Not Disturb sign; gratis housemade treats; a Nespresso coffee machine; and fresh flowers. Your en-suite bathroom will feel more like a spa, thanks to the rainforest shower head and sumptuous Turkish towels. Book a Grand Deluxe room for a roomier floor plan (377 square feet) and a deep soaking tub to steep in after a day exploring the city, or the 807-square-foot King Albert Suite, which has a French-style balcony shrouded in climbing flowers.

A 50 room retreat tucked within two 1920s towers, with a sceney rooftop bar (plus infinity pool) and topnotch service.

Kosher, necessarily. The two restaurants on-site are non-kosher, putting the focus on the food. (At Alena, order the octopus puttanesca with scorched plum tomatoes.)

Their concierge team is renowned for exemplary service, which begins long before you check-in. They can handle everything from your airport transfers to your car rentals, plus behind the scenes Tel Aviv tours.

The only thing better than a rooftop infinity pool? A rooftop infinity pool with an ocean view. (All the frothy fun, none of the sand in surprising places). Reclining on your daybed, you make a rezzie for a swedish massage—perhaps the only thing that could make this already perfect day any better.

Norman Brasserie - The French Mediterranean menu was inspired by cuisine Niçoise, from the Old Town of Nice near the Italian border Dinings Restaurant - A unique fusion of traditional Izakaya-style Japanese Tapas and modern European cuisine, The Library Bar - An elegant 1940s colonial style bar with a DJ at night and afternoon tea