Hotel Indigo Ramat Gan

What if we told you that a hotel had opened three months ahead of schedule (In Israel, no less)! Pretty impressive, huh. What if we told you that the aforementioned hotel also has what we believe to be the coolest hotel pool in all of Israel? Gasps. Well, it seems that the Hotel Indigo has managed to wow most of its early guests, earning it the #1 hotel spot in Ramat Gan on TripAdvisor. To be fair, there are only three hotels in Ramat Gan, and the Hotel Indigo is waayyy ahead of the competition. The hotel is described as the "first real 5 star boutique hotel in Tel Aviv”(take that, Hotel Montefiore!) “5+++ boutique hotel” and "the best hotel in Israel - there is no other like it", as well as “A Diamond in the Diamond District.” The eleven story hotel features a spa and fitness center, French-Mediterranean Blackstone Bistro and Lounge and 91 modern rooms with free Wifi, a club level floor, and suites with balconies and Jacuzzis. We especially love the bathrooms with their distinctive mirrors and rainhead showers. "Yeah, and what about the pool," we hear you anxiously asking. Hotel Indigo features a rooftop pool overlooking the skyline of Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan and with one part of it suspended 42 meters above street level and surrounded by glass walls. This is very similar to the pool at the Joule Hotel in Dallas, Texas. The pool deck, called B On Top, features a nice relaxing area and Tapas bar, with beautiful views as well. Reviewers gush that "the best thing about the hotel is the rooftop pool . GREAT views of Tel Aviv, very modern and chic feeling. nice bar," "the pool is probably the best part of the hotel, and "the roof top is a definitely the best part of the whole experience! The view is to die for, glass pool, and a gorgeous deck... What more can you ask for, perfect spot for drinks." However, one sourpuss writes, "The pool is more like a large Jacuzzi." Rates for next week in a standard room start at $215, about which one reviewer reflects, "I do hope prices will go down with time." Our take? Rates do seem a bit high, but this is Tel Aviv, after all, and- take a look at that pool.