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The Elkonin Hotel: French chic in the heart of Tel Aviv However hectic Tel Aviv may get, the picturesque neighborhood of Neve Tzedek always seems to maintain its inherent calm and chic. Nestled among its narrow streets and romantic Bauhaus buildings, the newly restored Elkonin Hotel is where Parisian elegance meets White City cool / By Sharon Ben-David

Wellness: prestigious beauty brand Clarins’ first spa in Israel The Elkonin spa operates in collaboration with French luxury beauty brand Clarins, the first such initiative in Israel. Its hues of gold and white musk inspire quiet, calm, and intimate relaxation. There are five treatment rooms equipped with the most advanced treatment tables and accessories. The rooms offer background music and ideal dimmable lighting. There's an abundance of treatments to choose from and all include Clarins products, though special mention is reserved to the Elkonin signature treatment, the spa's personalized mixology facecare treatment that is adaptable to all skin types. Michelin-star level gastronomy, L’Epoque by Robuchon The jewel in the Elkonin crown has got to be its restaurant, L’Epoque by Robuchon. This is the first Robuchon eatery in Israel and it is nothing less than an absolute sensation. The Robuchon group holds 31 Michelin stars to date, with restaurants across the globe and a team of chefs helmed by David Alves, Joël Robuchon's right-hand-man for over 20 years. The Elkonin chef, Eugene Koval, in collaboration with David Alves, has created a menu composed of a selection of Robuchon favorites from the three-starred "L'Atelier" restaurant in Paris, including its world-famous, legendary potato purée. Elkonin Tel Aviv – Mgallery, 9 Lilienblum st., elkonintelaviv.com

The Elkonin Hotel stands on the foundations of what once was the White City’s first ever hotel, erected in 1913 by Malka and Menahem Elkonin. The beautiful edifice which once welcomed such illustrious guests as David Ben Gurion, artists and royalty, has been reopened by the MGallery brand part of the Accor Hotel Group, after years of meticulous restoration by Israeli architect Bar Orion and French Designer Iconique Studio. The new hotel’s design is by interior designer Adriana Shor who has succeeded in bringing to life the bold vision of hotel owner and investor Dominique Romano. The resulting new structure is a breathtaking blend of vintage elegance and modern glamour. Photos: Amit Geron, Anatoly Michaello, Sivan Askayo

Parisian style and fine attention to detail

The minute you set foot inside the Elkonin hotel, you get the feeling of having been transported to Paris – the grand staircase, the plush carpets, the beautiful Provence infused decorations, all reveal the meticulous precision with which the restoration work and design have been undertaken. The 44 rooms, including suites, have been decorated in delicate tones of pastel pinks and sky blues that hark back to pastoral Provence, while the pampering bathrooms are brimming with indulgent toiletries by prestigious French brand Clarins.