The Ritz Carlton Hotel Herzliya (video editing: Shamrit Goldstein)
The Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG"), the only global ranking system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and cruises, announced last week the winners for 2023, including three Israeli hotels: Ritz-Carlton Herzliya, Stay Tel Aviv and Norman Tel Aviv, which won the category the recommended ones.
Forbes' global rating system has been rating hotels, restaurants, cruises and spas for 65 years, with undercover reviewers entering hotels and cruise ships, dining at restaurants and experiencing spa services while posing as regular guests.
The inspectors check up to 900 strict standards, ranging from modern luxuries, such as whether the hotel room is designed to improve the quality of the guests' sleep, or whether the selection of food and beverages supports their well-being - to more traditional elements, such as the design and attention that the staff gives to the guest.
70 percent of a site, restaurant or hotel's rating is based on their service - with a more accurate look at the guest experience as a new service metric for 2023, while the remaining 30 percent is responsible for the quality and condition of its facilities.
among the Israeli winners.
The Ritz-Carlton Herzliya (Photo: Simplex)
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Herzliya
This year's list includes 48 new five-star hotels, 64 new 4-star hotels and 45 new recommended hotels.
Several new countries - including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Tunisia and Cyprus - are appearing for the first time at the Star Awards.
About the Ritz-Carlton Herzliya hotel, of the international luxury chain Marriott in Israel, the reviewers wrote:
"The location of the Ritz in Herzliya, right above the marina, gives you a peaceful environment and quick access to Tel Aviv. The hotel restaurant 'Herbert Samuel' is one of the most appreciated restaurants in Israel, serving kosher food which is all local and seasonal. It also features an open kitchen, so you can watch Chef Moore Cohen create his delicious plates right in front of your eyes."
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"Peaceful environment and quick access to Tel Aviv".
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Herzliya (photo: hotel website)
Norman Hotel
About the Norman Hotel, the reviewers wrote:
"Staying at the Norman Hotel is a wonderful way to discover the city on foot. Rothschild Boulevard - a street worthy of a stroll for trendy restaurants and bars - just around the corner, as well as the National Theater of Israel (Habima), Dizengoff Street for shopping and the mighty Carmel Market. Swimming pool The infinity on the roof is one of the most amazing in the city and is exclusively available to hotel guests."
"The infinity pool on the roof is one of the most amazing in the city."
Norman Hotel (photo: Walla! NEWS system, photo: Sivan Askew)
Stay Hotel
The reviewers wrote about the Stay Hotel:
"The Stay Tel Aviv is located in one of the trendy areas of the city, next to the historic Jaffa Clock Tower. It is also close to the Jaffa Flea Market, walking distance from art museums and galleries, local designer boutiques and one of the most beautiful observation points in the country. A stunning infinity pool Overlooking the unbelievable beauty of Jaffa. An abundance of massages, essential oil treatments and a spacious hammam, make the Bastai Spa the ultimate relaxation haven."
"Located in one of the trendy areas of the city."
Stay Hotel (Photo: Assaf Pinchuk)
"Today's travelers prefer authentic personal experiences"
"The tourism industry is showing continued growth. Travelers today prefer authentic, personal experiences," says Amanda Fraser, president of ratings for Forbes travel guide.
"The hotels, cruise ships, spa facilities and restaurants on our 2023 Star Rating list demonstrate an impressive commitment to creating an unforgettable experience that fosters connection and familiarity with the vacation destination, and the full experience of the world."
The full list of 2023 winners can be viewed at ForbesTravelGuide.com.
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