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TEL AVIV Dan Panorama

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Charles Clore Park, 68012 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 500 Map B3
Overlooking a grassy, seafront park midway between Dizengoff Circle and Old Jaffa, this 18-storey hotel is across
the street from a broad, sandy beach and just three blocks from the chic boutiques and cafés of Neve Tzedek.
All rooms have sea views and balconies. Only one room has facilities for wheelchair users. www.danhotels.com
TEL AVIV Sheraton City Tower 0 S ÷ z 7 ∫ ) \\\\
14 Shalom Zissman St, Ramat Gan, 52521 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 166 Map B3
At the gateway to Ramat Gan's skyscraper Diamond Exchange District, this business-oriented hotel, on floors nine to
17 of a 40-storey tower, is across the Ayalon Expressway from the Central Tel Aviv Train Station, linked by rail with
Akko, Haifa, Beersheva and Jerusalem. Amenities include an outdoor jacuzzi and a spa. www.sheraton.co.il
TEL AVIV Sheraton Tel Aviv 0 S ÷ z 7 ∫ ) \\\\
115 HaYarkon St, 63573 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 331 Map B3
One of the city's most luxurious hotels, this venerable, high-rise hotel overlooks the beachfront and is just steps from
several beachside cafés. The public areas are an excellent example of modern Israeli interior design. All rooms are
spacious and stylish, and have balconies with Mediterranean panoramas. www.sheraton-telaviv.co.il
TEL AVIV Tel Aviv Hilton 0 S ÷ z 7 ∫ ) \\\\\
Independence Park, 63405 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 583 Map B3
The most luxurious and best equipped of the city's hotels, the Hilton sits on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean.
Rooms are spacious and come with marble bathrooms and wonderful sea views. Activity options include sailing,
windsurfing and cycling. The beach is a two-minute walk down the hill. www.hilton.com
YEHIAM Teva be-Yehiam

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Kibbutz Yechiam, 25125 Tel [phone] or [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 60 Map B2
In the Galilee hills 23 km (14 miles) northeast of Akko, this kibbutz hotel is built next to the ruins of a Crusader
castle. It is a very quiet spot, with lots of greenery and lawns, but the speciality here is arranging challenging outdoor
activities for groups, such as kayaking, speedboating, jeep tours and cliff rapelling. www.rimoney-hagalil.com

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DEAD SEA Tsell Harim Hotel 0 S z 7 ) \\\
Ein Bokek, 86930 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 160 Map C4
This low-rise, beachfront complex, centred around an outdoor swimming pool, has modest but serviceable rooms.
When it is too hot outside you can take refuge in the indoor pool, filled with Dead Sea water. Amenities include a
Finnish sauna and a rooftop solarium; black mud baths are free. www.tsell-harim.co.il
DEAD SEA Magic Nirvana Club S ÷ z 7 ∫ ) \\\\
Neve Zohar, 86910 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 388 Map C4
On the shores of the Dead Sea, this 10-storey club hotel has indoor and outdoor pools, palm-dotted lawns, plenty
of activities and rooms with views across the water to the Mountains of Edom in Jordan. Prices include meals and
activities. www.fattal.co.il
EILAT Eilat Field School

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Coral Beach, 88000 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 50 Map B7
About 3 km (2 miles) south of town, this basic hostel offers bed and breakfast in low-rise buildings surrounded by
lawns. It is opposite the Coral Reef Nature Reserve, which has the area's best snorkelling. Experienced guides offer
hiking tours of nearby mountain areas. The Coral World Underwater Observatory is a short walk away. www.aspni.org
EILAT Eilat Youth Hostel & Guest House z 7 \
7 Arava Road, 88101 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 105 Map B7
Just a short walk from Eilat's seafront promenade, this hostel's creative architecture incorporates some cleverly
shaded public spaces. Rooms are spartan, but clean and serviceable. The rooftop deck affords great views of the city,
the deep blue Red Sea and the mountains of Aqaba. www.iyha.org.il
EILAT Ambassador 0 S ÷ z 7 ) \\\
Coral Beach, 88103 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 251 Map B7
Near a quiet strip of sandy coastline about 3 km (2 miles) south of Eilat, next to the Coral Reef Reserve, this hotel
is centred around an expansive swimming pool. You are never far from grass and greenery, and shaded areas for
relaxing. The diving club offers a wide range of approved scuba courses. www.isrotel.co.il
EILAT Orchid 0 S ÷ z 7 ) \\\
Southern Beach, 88000 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 180 Map B7
Overlooking the Coral World Underwater Observatory from a landscaped hillside about 5 km (3 miles) south of town,
this Thai-inspired village has wooden buildings, spacious rooms and a tropical feel. Amenities include free bicycles
and snorkelling equipment. The beach is close by and free shuttles give lifts to the town centre. www.orchidhotel.co.il