Lovely hotel extremely well located to all services: supermarket, laundry, restaurants, beach, buses, Dizengoff, Nahalat Binyamin...could not ask for more. My room was adequate for one person for 2 nites; next time would take the studio for 30 bucks more. Desk was small, so if you want to work, not the best ergonomic situation, but you can go to a cafe for that! Excellent, helpful staff...great breakfast...would stay here again for sure.

Our stay in Tel Aviv was tempered by the wintery weather - brief spells of sunshine followed by cold (<10 deg.C) and heavy rain. That said, The City Hotel gave a genuinely warm welcome - esp. from Pino at Reception.

Because of reviews of its sister hotel, the ArtPlus, having very small rooms, we booked a Studio room. This had a small 2-chair, south-facing balcony, with a partial view of the sea (from 6th floor).

Room decor was quite eccentric, in that lots of Formica furniture reminiscent of the 50's(?). But it really worked and lots of space when sofa-bed turned back to a sofa and lots of natural light and interesting vistas.

What I didn't like: worst thing was positioning of the toilet - so close to the mirror you could floss your teeth while using the toilet! Also difficult to locate oneself (!) if tall (1.8m, 6 ft). Likewise, shower was fine as long as not much taller than above. Breakfast - I've certainly enjoyed better, poor orange juice, sliced cheese, but lots of grilled veg and food non-Israelis might associate with salads? Or just not my thing. Carpets on 6th floor hallways were very worn and tatty - really let the place down. Soundproofing between rooms could be better and could hear some guests from hallway.

The view directly across from the hotel is of 2 dilapidated apartment buildings, which seems quite common for Tel Aviv - nice places next to hideous ones. The hotel is just off Ben Yehuda St. - again, not particularly attractive. From this experience, Tel Aviv is all about the beach, so if weather agrees, this hotel is well placed to take advantage of beach life.

Overall, I would stay here again (in Studio room) due to warmth of staff and as an alternative from large high-rise options elsewhere.

The City Hotel is a well located hotel of excellent international standards. Quiet and unassuming, this property is definitely a Tel Aviv treasure with a much deserved good reputation. Excellent staff who are friendly, knowledgable and willing to be of assistance to guests, a lovely restaurant with the best breakfast selection I had throughout my 4 week stay in Israel with comfortable, clean and well maintained rooms. Wifi is fast and constant, overall amenities more than adequate and definite value for money. Will definitely stay again.

Don't be put off by quite dilapidated exterior of the hotel or old- fashioned lobby/ lifts - rooms/ studios are fresh (imagine a mix of azure blue, green, white and grey), spacious and ergonomic, featuring lateral sea views (the hotel is 3 min. Walk from the sea). Hotel staff is super- friendly and helpful. A good choice if you want to be in a nice location (Tel Aviv North City Centre), without paying a fortune for staying in faceless chain hotels