The Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel is a large, full-service hotel on Eliezer Peri Street along the Tel Aviv promenade, with 270 rooms spread over 15 floors. It is one of the more resort-like options in the city, with an outdoor pool with sunloungers and umbrellas, a rooftop terrace, a hot tub and sauna, a spa with massage, a 24-hour gym, a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a poolside bar and a coffee shop. The sand is only a couple of minutes away on foot, and Ben Yehuda Street is about as close, so you can combine beach mornings with café afternoons and dinner in the center. It suits travelers who want a seafront base with the comforts of a bigger hotel.
Location and getting around
The hotel is roughly two minutes on foot from Hilton Beach and around three minutes from Gordon Beach and Banana Beach, which makes it an easy pick for a beach-focused stay. Ben Yehuda Street is about three minutes away, and the promenade leads south toward the marina, Old Jaffa and Neve Tzedek on a long, flat walk that is best done in the early morning or at sunset. Rothschild Boulevard and the Carmel Market are a short ride away by taxi, bicycle or on foot if you enjoy longer walks.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are set over many floors, so ask for a higher floor or a sea-facing room when you book if the view matters. Beach towels are provided, and the business center and meeting rooms make it practical for mixed work and leisure trips. Breakfast is a daily buffet that is charged on many rates, so compare prices with and without it.
Parking is offsite nearby for a daily fee, so ask ahead if you are driving. Pets are not allowed, although service animals are welcome. Check-in is in the afternoon and can be later on Saturdays and Jewish holidays, so check when you book if you will arrive on the Sabbath.
Who it suits
Families who want a pool and the beach within easy reach, couples looking for a sea breeze and a rooftop to unwind on, and first-time visitors who would like to be central without paying for the very top of the market. Because it is a large property it can be lively in summer and at holiday periods, so light sleepers should ask for a quieter room away from the street. The restaurant and bars mean you can eat in when other places are closed on Friday evening.
Making the most of a stay
Begin with a swim or a run on the promenade, spend the middle of the day in the shade at the pool or the spa, then walk to Ben Yehuda Street or Gordon Beach for dinner. If you plan to explore Jaffa, the Carmel Market and Neve Tzedek on separate days, use the bicycle share or a taxi for the longer legs and keep the evenings for the beachfront.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with sunloungers
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Hot tub and sauna
- ✓Spa with massage
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Restaurant, bar and poolside bar
- ✓Beach towels
- ✓Meeting rooms and business center
Good questions
How far is the Carlton from the beach?+
Hilton Beach is about two minutes on foot, and Gordon Beach and Banana Beach are about three minutes away.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool with sunloungers and umbrellas, plus a hot tub and sauna. Check pool hours for your dates when you book.
Is breakfast included?+
A daily buffet breakfast is available and is charged on many rates, so compare prices with and without it when you reserve.
