Although Israel is no bigger than, for instance, New Jersey, this is a land that conforms to the highest international standards in accommodation, entertainment and recreation. It has a network of international-standard resorts, high quality hotels, legendary national and international restaurants and more museums per capita than any country on the earth.
Almost each international hotel chain is present in Israel, making it a melting pot of international hospitality cultures. Many Israel hotels are housed in beautiful historic buildings and surrounded by marvelous gardens so that a tourist is inspired not only with a comfortable accommodation, but also with a unique natural ambiance. One of the best luxury Israel hotels that combine features described above is the American Colony Hotel, a beautiful and airy 19th century villa with a garden that has always attracted writers, journalists, archeologists and celebrities.
Tel Aviv Sheraton Hotels & Towers is famous not only for its first class amenities, but also for a unique setting right on the beach, which adds to the resort atmosphere and the best restaurant services in the country.
VIPs enjoy the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, built in 1930s during the British Mandate. King David boasts of a venerable atmosphere of the British Empire, present in the hotel's architectural and decoration style and impeccable service.
The largest network of national Israel hotels, holiday villages and country lodgings is the Kibbutz Hotels Chain. Many Kibbutz hotels are located throughout the beautiful Israel's countryside and provide an easy access to numerous national parks and recreational facilities. The others are set near important historic, archeological and geographical sites. Kibbutz provides every type of accommodation in all Israel's four regions. One of the unique Kibbutz hotels is Ramat Rachel, Jerusalem. The hotel offers are limitless: tennis courts and a swimming pool heated in the winter, a water slide and a spa center, offering massages and treatments, Jacuzzi, a sauna, a fitness room, a banquet hall, a souvenir shop, a children's playground, a restaurant, a bar, a synagogue and kosher food. The Ramat Rachel's location is a vicinity of clear mountain air, splendid views and green pine forests. In addition to a variety of accommodation, Kibbutz offers original programs.
The majority of Israel hotels are known for the high level of professionalism due to the communication and cooperation among hospitality industry members and many educational opportunities for improving the professionalism. The major organization that focuses on expanding Israel tourism and developing the quality and professional level of Israel hotels is the Israel Hotel Association. The IHA coordinates and instructs its members (currently three hundred and fifty hotels), offers economic advice on the future development, maintains a professional education and training, improves a status and a professional level of industry employees as well as participates in international conferences and congresses, and advertises and promotes Israel tourism.