Holy Moley! Israel Gets a Hotel Indigo

We were understandably flustered when we found out about this hotel. We quickly searched around, and after a brief moment of horror in which we thought the hotel had already opened unbeknownst to us, we discovered that the hotel is set to open in late November. Here's the details: For those that aren't familiar with the brand, Hotel Indigo is a newish offering from InterContinental Hotels. Each hotel is uniquely designed to reflect the local style, and the hotels emphasize a homey, local environment. The Israeli outpost (first among many, we hope) will be located in Ramat Gan, in the heart of the Diamond District. As such, the hotel's design is an "Art-Deco re-interpretation of the world's most precious stone “The Diamond”. Throughout the hotel, you will find captivating design features and accents paying homage to this precious gem and our local neighbourhood." The hotel will offer an elegant French-Mediterranean bistro and lounge, a spa, fitness center, rooftop glass swimming pool (Oohh), and a sundeck. Rates for opening night start at a very reasonable $218/night.