Elkonin Tel Aviv Hotel- MGallery
Tel-Aviv, Israel
Elkonin Tel Aviv Hotel- MGallery
9 Lilienblum, Tel-Aviv, Israel, 6513113 Original Property Opened in 1913 Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2022Nestled along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and in the heart of Tel Aviv is Elkonin Tel Aviv Hotel. The Hotel has an extensive history being among the first hotels to open in Tel Aviv in 1913. The hotel went through a period of being abandoned and was utilized as an office building during World War II. However, with careful restoration and dedication to transforming the hotel back to its former glory, the Elkonin Tel Aviv Hotel is opening its doors to the world once again. Bar Orian Architects have kept much of the originality of the hotel while offering a modern spin to its style. The Elkonin Tel Aviv is located right near the pristine beaches of the Mediterranean Sea as well as walking distance to many different museums and excursions for Tel Aviv guests.
Discover
- Survey the Art Deco architectural style exterior of the Elkonin Tel Aviv Hotel. The interior designer and creative director, Adriana Shor sought to preserve the original characteristics of the hotel from the beginning of the 20th century.
- Discover the history of Elkonin Tel Aviv Hotel that was first established in 1913 as one of the city’s first hotels. In the 1940s, the Elkonin was used as an office building and since then, has been carefully restored by Bar Orian Architects.
- Observe the French sophistication and influence to the Mediterranean hotel. The Elkonin Tel Aviv Hotel offers a modern and eclectic design while still upholding the originality of the hotel from 1913.
Explore
- Visit the Gutman Museum of Art, only a five-minute walk from Elkonin Tel Aviv Hotel. The museum is named after the painter Nahum Gutman, with his entire collection being donated by his family to the Tel Aviv Development Foundation. The building itself shares a historic past as well, known as the “house of writers” as it was home to several authors until the 1960s.
- Explore Habima Square, the major city center of Tel Aviv. The Habima Square consists of a variety of cultural institutions such as the Habima Theater and the Helena Rubinstein Pavilion for Contemporary Art and the Cultural Palace.
- Learn more about Israeli history and culture by visiting the Eretz Israel Museum. The Eretz Israel Museum was established in 1953 and includes an expansive display of anthropological, archaeological, and historical artifacts that are categorized by exhibition pavilions. The museum also includes a planetarium and offers live demonstrations on ancient weaving, pottery, and bread making.
Experience
- Stroll the Sarona Market that includes over 100 businesses from locals who produce spices, cheeses, meats, and imported delicacies from all around the world. The Sarona Markets features 40 different eateries with some that includes Israel’s most popular chefs opening restaurants in the market.
- Take a walk down to Old Tel Aviv Port and enjoy watching the waves of the Mediterranean Sea. The Old Tel Aviv Port is a great option to the spend the day or evening at seeing a live concert, shopping at trendy boutiques, eating at a delicious restaurant, or a night out with friends at the clubs.
- Enjoy a day down by Lake TLV! It is one of the best places in Tel Aviv to experience water sports and offers a variety of different activities to choose from, ranging from beginner to extreme activities include water skiing, wakeboarding, and surfing. Located at Green Park in South Tel Aviv, it’s one of the leading water sports facilities in the Middle East.
Taste
- Devour a brunch specialty that originates from North Africa and has become an Israeli favorite: Shakshuka. Shakshuka is a popular brunch item that consists of runny poached eggs nestled in a spicy tomato stew with vegetables. The dish is usually eaten with toasted bread or pita. The Rothschild Hotel Bistro, a six-minute walk from the Elkonin Tel Aviv Hotel, has a creative take on the dish using spinach, herbs and cream to create a vibrant green version.
- Delight in Krembo, a dessert loved by Tel Aviv locals. Krembo are dome-shaped bites filled with marshmallow cream, a biscuit base and a hardened chocolate overcoat to hold everything together. Krembo can be found at almost any grocery store, kiosk, or restaurant in Tel Aviv.
- Taste a delicious fried delicacy loved by Israelis, the Schnitzel. Schnitzel is a thin sliced of meat that is breaded and then fried to perfection with a golden crust. Café Noir located close to Elkonin Tel Aviv Hotel, serves up a delicious Schnitzel that is popular throughout the city.
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