The Norman Tel Aviv is a small luxury hotel on Nachmani Street in the heart of the White City, with 50 rooms spread across two restored buildings from the 1920s and 1930s. It sits about two minutes from Rothschild Boulevard, a few minutes from Shenkin Street and Nachalat Binyamin, and within walking distance of Carmel Market. Facilities include two on-site restaurants, a bar, a library, a wellness spa, a 24-hour gym and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free full breakfast and in-room Wi-Fi are listed, and bikes can be rented. It suits travelers who want a refined, design-minded base in the middle of the architecture they came to see.
Location and getting around
The address puts you in the middle of central Tel Aviv, so much of the city is reachable on foot. Rothschild Boulevard is about two minutes away, Shenkin Street three minutes, Nachalat Binyamin about five and Carmel Market about eight. Allenby Station is roughly six minutes on foot, and Neve Tzedek and the sea are a pleasant walk or short bike ride away. For Old Jaffa, the museums and the northern beaches, take a taxi, a bus or a bike from the hotel.
Rooms and facilities
With only 50 rooms, the hotel feels personal and quiet, and the restored architecture gives the public spaces a calm, residential character. The spa offers treatments such as facials and massage, the gym is open around the clock and there is a library and bar for evenings.
The outdoor pool is seasonal and is closed through the cooler months, so confirm whether it is open for your dates. Valet parking is available for a daily fee with limited spaces, so ask in advance if you are driving. An airport shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge.
Who it suits
Couples, design lovers and first-time visitors who want a high-end base within walking distance of the White City and the market. It is less suited to travelers who want a beachfront resort, since the sea is a short ride away rather than at the door. Light sleepers should request a quiet room away from the street. Check-in is from mid-afternoon and check-out is at noon, and the hotel is a good choice for a longer stay because so much is within an easy stroll.
Why stay here
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Wellness spa
- ✓Two on-site restaurants and a bar
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Free breakfast
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓Valet parking for a fee
Good questions
How far is The Norman from Rothschild Boulevard?+
It is about a two-minute walk. Shenkin Street, Nachalat Binyamin and Carmel Market are all within roughly ten minutes on foot.
Is breakfast included?+
A free full breakfast is available for guests. Confirm your rate type when you book.
Is the pool open all year?+
The outdoor pool is seasonal and is closed in the cooler months. Ask the hotel about dates before you travel.
