Tel Aviv Hotels, in depth

So, what is the best hotel in Tel Aviv?
Is it a classic large hotel, like the David InterContinental, the Sheraton, the Hilton, the Dan Tel Aviv, the Rennaisance, a Crowne Plaza, the Isrotel, the Leonardo Plaza, or the Carlton?
Is it a luxury boutique, like Art Plus, Cinema, Sadot, Savoy, Melody, Vital, or Hotel Montefiore?
It's too hard to say. But, with out any further ado, we present to you:
The Official IsraelGuest Guide to Tel Aviv Hotels
Top Chain Hotel
1. Dan Tel Aviv
This luxury hotel has always been one of the top hotels in Tel Aviv, with its exclusive clientele, high end lobby, great service, beautiful rooftop pool, and now recently renovated rooms, we can pronounce it the top chain hotel in Tel Aviv.
2. The Crowne Plaza City Center
Yes, it's a shame that a Crowne Plaza, which is not really a luxury chain, comes in second place. It really says something about the sorry state of Israel hotels in general. This newer hotel has fabulous views, colorful rooms with flat screen TV's and nice amenities.
3. The David Intercontinental
While this hotel is really not that much better overall than its other chain counteparts, we felt we had to include it because it is regarded by many to be the top hotel in Tel Aviv. It has a gorgeous atrium lobby and lovely pool, as well as marble bathrooms in the rooms, but the rooms themselves tend to vary- some are old and shabby, while others are stunning and even nicer than those at the Dan.

Top Boutique
1. Hotel Montefiore
Yes, this small hotel is not very well known, but each of the twelve rooms offers a marble bathroom, book library, and a balcony. Together with amazing, personalized service, and a good location, this is everything a boutique should be.
2. Art+ Hotel
This hotel has been getting a lot of hype since it opened, centered around artists and artwork, it offers nice rooms (if not very original or luxurious) and beautiful public spaces.
2. (tied) Melody Hotel
The Melody hotel offers really nice but small rooms, with "rubber duckies" in the bathrooms (a copy of Kimpton Hotels, but who cares?) kind staff, family friendly amenities like DVDs at the front desk, and sea views.
3. Savoy Hotel
This new hotel offers chic rooms and a great location, but the lack of public spaces is a real fault- there is no sitting area in the lobby except for the breakfast room.
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, IsraelGuest is simply posting its own opinion, based on TripAdvisor reviews and other indicated sources. IsraelGuest representatives have not been guests of the hotels.