Atlas Hotels

Here on IsraelGuest, we're not shy of praising our favorite hotel chain in Israel, Atlas Hotels. Atlas has a fabulous collection of boutique hotels throughout the country (even in Haifa) that never fail to impress with great design and fun atmospheres. Plus, with complimentary amenities like Wifi, happy hour with wine and snacks, and bicycles, what's not to like? And travelers agree, too. Atlas Hotels are consistently ranked as the top in their respective cities. So, when this group has not one but two new hotels opening soon (and more on the horizon), you'd bet we're interested. The first property, Yam Tel Aviv, is said to be opening this summer. Located in Old North Tel Aviv near the fashionable Tel Aviv Port, the aptly named Yam has 43 rooms sea facing rooms. The hotel's design takes cues from the sea, and the hotel is "dedicated to beach culture." In hotel-speak, we expect nautical blues, stripes, and wicker: casual, fun design. The second property, Market House, is located on the other end, in Jaffa. Adjacent to the famous clock tower, Market House is also supposed to open in summer 2014. Many of the 44 rooms in the historic three story structure feature balconies overlooking the namesake market, the Jaffa flea market. This property no doubt has design influences from the market, and rooms have an unfussy, vintage feel. Rates aren't up yet, but we'd predict around the $250 range, per night. But that includes bicycles...