Another hotel that did make it is the Prima Millenium in Ra'anana. The chain's first hotel in the city (actually, the first hotel in the city, period) is located atop an existing office and retail building and offers convenient access to the multiple high-tech firms located in Ra'anana, a short drive from Tel Aviv and Herzliya as well. Clearly geared towards business travelers, the hotel offers a restaurant and coffee bar, four conference rooms and board rooms, a fitness center, and of course, an executive lounge. The 140 guestrooms come in a variety of shapes and sizes, although no suites are on offer. We'd go for the Premium Room with Balcony, the luxe option which features executive lounge access, top-floor views, and a 50 meter balcony overlooking the green fields and nearby Mediterranean Sea (at least according to the website). To us, the hotel's design is trendy, but in a low-budget, corporate kind of way, although we do like the vintage-inspired furnishings and wood paneling in the rooms. We're also digging red Nespresso machines and free Wifi. Rates are super-reasonable, too, with an Executive Room on half-board basis plus lounge access available for $275 per night. Should you prefer, the classic room can be had for just $170 per night.
Speaking of business hotels, a recent trip to Herzliya took us over to the Isrotel Publica concept, which looks pretty great. This fun, playful approach may well be Israel's first millennial hotel, following on the heels of the Moxy, CitizenM, AC, and several other international attempts at capturing the hearts of this Instagram-popping, experience-searching, travel-loving generation. It's not ready for prime-time, of course, but we're excited nonetheless. Spring is in the air!
