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Luxury pampering: spa treatments and rooftop drinks . . . . . One of the Drisco’s main assets is its location. It isn’t just in “Tel Aviv” or in “Jaffa”, but rather, it sits in the heart of the American-German Colony, an area that feels apart from everything else. It is a true delight to head up to the hotel rooftop for a sunset drink, or to go for an evening stroll through the quiet streets around it. And the hotel spa, the Daria, offers a series of heavenly body and beauty treatments. The Drisco is the ultimate Tel Aviv boutique hotel, with courteous service and an atmosphere of utter luxury and elegance. Whether you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion or you’re simply looking for a couple’s getaway destination, the Drisco is the perfect option. And this year, as it marks its 160 th anniversary, the hotel is offering special accommodation packages at excellent rates. ˆ Celebrating the Drisco’s 160 th anniversary To mark its 160 th anniversary, the hotel is hosting a series of special events called the “American Colony Series”, featuring unique food and wine experiences alongside a main gala event, as well as guided tours of the neighborhood led by Dr. Yosefa Eisenberg, an expert on the colony and its unique architectural and design elements. The tour will allow participants to discover the neighborhood’s rich history as well as some of its landmarks, including the Beit Immanuel House, the Immanuel Church, and the Maine Friendship House. thedrisco.com Photos: (hotel) Assaf Pinchuk, (food) Anatoly Michaello

hairdryer, and luxury toiletries. There are suites with balconies overlooking the cityscape, and rooms located in Villa Norton, just next door to the hotel’s main building, also a building with an interesting history. Every detail of the guest experience here has been meticulously curated, from the classic straw hat offered upon arrival, to the range of valet services. The culinary experience: the “Geroge & John” is a destination in itself Named after the two Drisco brothers, the hotel restaurant, the “George & John”, is helmed by chef Yaron Fishniak, and offers seasonal cuisine that blends classic European cooking techniques with local ingredients. Starters include Lambert oysters with ponzu and pickled jalapeño, fish tartare with plum and lemongrass consommé, toasted almonds, and olive oil foam, and beef tartare reduced in port wine served on brioche toast; mains include crab pasta, octopus in a pepper-and-chocolate sauce, beef fillet with potato gratin, and fillet of fish with choice accompaniments. We paired our meals with superb cocktails, though the restaurant’s rich and diverse wine list featuring 250 different labels is also well worth exploring, as are the delicious desserts. It’s no coincidence that the “George & John” has become a destination in its own right, attracting non-hotel guest diners all year round. As hotel guests, you get to enjoy the restaurant’s extraordinarily lavish breakfast spread with fresh fruit, pitchers of freshly squeezed juice, freshly baked breads and pastries, the egg-based main dish of your choice, avocado on brioche toast, eggplant shakshuka, and more - and gluten-free options are available as well. . .

24 ATMOSPHERE NOVEMBER 2026 and all have a large double bed, a smart TV, bathrobes, a minibar, a safe, an espresso machine, a . . . . colonial-style façade, its entire ground floor, as well as the main hall, and the original murals and column cladding. The final result is truly magnificent and pays homage to the past without compromising on the highest standards of luxury hospitality. The rooms: understated elegance and luxury amenities The Drisco offers 42 suites and rooms, designed with an understated elegance that blends the old with the new, with charming conners like the Mark Twain lounge, a shaded inner courtyard, and a spectacular rooftop terrace with open sea views. Standing in front of the beautifully restored murals in the dining area and in the Mark Twain lounge, one cannot help but get the sense that history lives on here in a way that is vivid, alive, and refined. The rooms are spacious and inviting,