After a December 2015 Marketest survey found that Isrotel guests are more satisfied with their stays than guests of any other major chain in Israel, it looks like Isrotel is ready to share the magic. We've already reported that Isrotel is building a third hotel near the Tel Aviv Port. But in the past few months, the company has entered an agreement to buy the ultra-luxe Mitzpe Hayamim Spa hotel in Rosh Pina, a former Relais & Chateaux property. The 97-room hotel is set on over 35 acres of land and boasts a natural grove, a dairy and an organic farm on the property. No doubt, this hotel will become another one of Isrotel's spa resorts, alongside Carmel Forest and Cramim in the Jerusalem Hills. But that's not all. Isrotel also announced plans to construct a 120-room property in a preserved building on Jerusalem Boulevard in Old Jaffa. Part of the Exclusive Collection, this hotel will feature a swimming pool, spa, and chef restaurant. But no, that's not all, either. Just over a month ago, Isrotel announced the development of the Publica Hotel in Herzliya Pituach. This 160-room, four-star property will feature an ultra modern design and is geared towards business travelers. It will no doubt give the Marriott Herzliya some stiff competition!
Meanwhile, Dan Hotels, not to be outdone (although its guests are less satisfied), announced last week that construction has commenced on the chain's first international hotel, in Bangalore, India. First announced in 2008, plans were put on hold for several years, and the hotel plans on finally opening next year. The five-star, 220-room hotel is set in a high rise tower in the Whitefield business area of Bangalore. Several Israeli tech companies are housed in the nearby area, and Dan Hotels hopes that travelers will seek familiar brands in their trips abroad. Renderings by PIA Interior Co of Bangkok look beautiful, with warm, Indian motifs and intricate patterns and textures enhancing the carpets, bedspreads, and decorative elements of the guestrooms. Next time we're in India, we'll be checking this place out for sure.
(Thanks to tipsters Ruthie and Tifi for their help with this post).
