Elma Arts

Ladies and Gentleman, Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel has opened to the public and is looking absolutely stunning (despite the unfortunate mouthful of a name). We’re loving the wonderfully restored Yaakov Rechter building with polished stone floors, eclectic furnishings in bright colors, casual chic design, a truly unique collection of arts and sculpture, and of course, breathtaking views of the surrounding farmlands and sea in the distance. We can just see ourselves sitting out by the outdoor pool, breathing the mountain air and enjoying the scenery. Reviews are as to be expected for a new hotel in Israel, full of complaints about the rocky service, “filthy” rooms and “poor management” while others realizing that this hotel “is a candidate to become of the top hotels in the country.” There also seem to be complaints that the hotel is still not quite ready for its close-up, with painters still working on some walls and a noticeable lack of electrical outlets in the hotel. We also appreciated the management response to a rare positive review on TripAdvisor, “Dear sir, we are glad to read that your experience at Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel was successfully different [SIC] than anyone else.” Want to try your luck? We found rates for $301 in September for a Classic Room with a Terrace.