About Orchid Tel Aviv
The 194-room Orchid Tel Aviv features newly refurbished accommodation and offers direct access to the seafront promenade, Dizengoff Centre and Carmel Market.
All rooms have cable TV, an iPod docking station and telephone with free international calls. Also standard are a safe deposit box and work desk, and other benefits include a mini-bar and coffee and tea making facilities. All bathrooms are equipped with a shower and hair dryer, and the larger suites include a kitchenette and additional bedrooms.
Orchid Tel Aviv offers an executive lounge, business centre and swimming pool with a sundeck, and underground parking is subject to availability, A spa and fitness centre await guests, and there is free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Guests enjoy 24-hour room service, and the breakfast room offers views of the Mediterranean Sea. Cocktails and snacks are served at the lobby bar and executive lounge.
Jaffa’s Old City and Ben Gurion Airport are easily reachable.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Spacious and luxurious suites
Many guests say that the family suites have extra TV sets in the bedrooms, large living rooms with sofa beds, and spacious balconies with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, and mention that the executive suites have modern espresso machines. Others add that each kitchenette is equipped with cookware, a modern microwave and large fridge.
positive:
Efficient and professional service
Several guests say that housekeeping is meticulous, and note that room service responds to requests in a timely fashion. Others add that the tour desk staff is eager to assist guests, and are knowledgeable about the local area, and say that advice on excursions to the old city and beaches is accurate.
positive:
Great location
Many guests note that there are several historic sites nearby, and say that group tours to the bell tower of St. Peter's Church, casual walks in the narrow alleyways in the Old City, and educational excursions to Eretz Israel Museum are enjoyable and educational. Others add that trips to the Yitzhak Rabin Centre and botanical gardens in Yarkon Park are easily arranged from the tour desk, and say that bikes are available across the street that provide an eco-friendly option to explore the promenade.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Smoking is prevalent in common areas
A handful of guests say that only some rooms are non-smoking, and dislike that the hallways reek of smoke. Others add that there are several designated smoking areas, and note that the atmosphere around those areas is unpleasant due to the smell.
negative:
Parking area is disappointing
Some guests comment that parking is not available without prior reservation, and say that space is limited. Others add that the gates are closed at night.
negative:
Unimpressive bar
Some guests mention that the bar offers a limited range of snacks, and say that the wine list is unimpressive.