Old Jaffa Tel Aviv, Israel
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
The house
FattalRestored convent sanctum
Pale travertine and soft mid-century seating frame an exposed thirteenth-century Crusader wall bisecting the vaulted lobby.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
John Pawson juxtaposes minimalist pale travertine interiors with restored Romanesque arches and an exposed Crusader wall.
Remarkable
A restored nineteenth-century French hospital and convent incorporating an excavated thirteenth-century Crusader bastion into the lobby.
Notable
Attentive multilingual concierge service, personalized turndown rituals, and spacious suites overlooking the ancient courtyard or Mediterranean.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Louis Pasteur Street in Old Jaffa, the property sits steps from the historic port and bustling flea market alleys.
The rooms
Historic wing rooms feature high vaulted ceilings and stone arches, while contemporary wing spaces offer mashrabiya wood screens and private balconies.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool sits in the central courtyard, surrounded by cushioned wooden loungers and historic limestone facades.
The spa & gym
Giardino Restaurant
Tables sit beneath vaulted stone arches and colonnades, opening onto the cloistered garden courtyard for Mediterranean meals.
At the table
Evening drinks are served beneath stained-glass windows in the restored chapel, or over backgammon boards in the lobby bar.
How it began
Originally built in 1879 as a French hospital and convent, the complex underwent extensive restoration guided by Israeli conservationist Rami Gil.
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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.