Tel Aviv, IsraelLev HaIr
Lily And Bloom Hotel
Bauhaus bank boutique
Bauhaus bank boutique
The 1930s banking hall operates like an informal salon, gathering guests around its retro zinc bar.
“The 37-room boutique, and former 1930s bank, represents a compelling love affair between the two.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Studio Mu framed 1930s Bauhaus lines with handmade Italian furniture and parquet floors.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
The historic building, which dates from the 1930s, originally served as a branch of the one the city’s oldest banks.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Lilienblum Street is lined with cafes and late-night bars, and tree-shaded Rothschild Boulevard sits just around the corner.
The rooms
Compact rooms keep things practical with built-in cabinetry and geometric Bauhaus duvets.
The rooftop pool
Sun loungers line the rooftop solarium overlooking the skyline, where morning yoga sessions run out in the open air.
At the table
High stools line the counter for classic 1930s cocktails, and evenings bring complimentary wine in the lounge.
How it began
Architect Alexandre Friedman designed the building in the 1930s as a branch for Bank Mizrahi.
Tel Aviv
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.