We've known about the Aquaris Resort in Eilat for several years. To be honest, we've been eagerly tracking this hotel since a visit to Eilat almost four years ago, when we saw signs posted for it. We haven't really followed up, so we still don't know if the hotel has progressed at all. But for some reason, the hotel keeps coming up on our radar. So we figured the least we could do is give it a shout-out, in the hope that something will come out of it, and soon! Here's what we know: Courtesy of Israel Yosseph, the hotel's graphic designer, we know that the Aquaris will be a boutique, all-suite hotel with a number of swimming pools and artificial waterfalls in the public spaces (emphasis on water features- get it?). Or, in fancy speak, "Inspired by the serenity of the sub-aquatic, Aquaris embodies the next generation of “experience based” all-suite hotels. Combining classic lines with chic designer interiors, the exclusive ambiance pervades every aspect of Aquaris." Thanks to real estate marketing team Impact (which frankly, seems to be doing a terrible job), we find that the hotel aims to be "Miami style, five-star luxury." Feigin Architects, the only real source of information, shows a number of garden suites with private plunge pools and an indoor/outdoor atrium with a series of cascading waterfalls.
Meanwhile, we've been waiting for Sir Benjamin to appear on the scene in Tel Aviv. But it appears that that won't be happening, unfortunately. The hotel has been removed from Sir Hotel's website, and in its stead, we are proud to introduce The Poli Hotel. The Poli is located on Magen David and features 40-rooms in a restored Bauhaus building. Interiors are still by wild designer Karim Rashid, while amenities include a rooftop pool, sunbathing lounge, cocktail bar, restaurant and spa. The hotel's website promised an opening on January 1st, but being that the message is still up there, we're not sure it made the deadline. That being said, we're willing to wait a while for this one. Renderings look really, really cool, especially those of the rooftop pool (with waterfalls, too- see that, Aquaris?). Plus, according to Travel and Leisure, instead of a traditional lobby check in, "guests will be “beamed up” to the rooftop via elevator, in which LED screens project the day’s weather and entertainment lineups." Sounds good to us. Now open. Please?
