
The Jaffa
A 19th century, neo-Roman former hospital turned lavish hotel, The Jaffa is the kind of titanic, rambling property that begs to be explored. A new wing was added to the historic building during renovation to increase the footprint dramatically, creating a tree-festooned private courtyard from which runs a New York Italian restaurant, Jewish deli and smart pool area. Designer John Pawson’s sharp, minimalist style is a forceful counterpoint to the traditional architecture. In the lobby, a 13th-century Crusader wall meets mid-century furnishings from Shiro Kuramata and Pierre Paulin, along with artwork from Damien Hirst.
4 Louis Pasteur Street, Tel Aviv, Israel; Tel: 972.3 516 200; www.thejaffahotel.com. Rates from: $500
Photography: Amit Geron