Carmel Forest

Airport Code: TLV

Location. The Isrotel Carmel Forest Spa is nestled in a forest by the Mediterranean, approximately 15 kilometres from Bat Galim Promenade, which is accessible by funicular railway and offers panoramic views of Carmel and the sea. Ben Gurion Tel Aviv Airport is 115 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of approximately 135 minutes.

Hotel Features. The Carmel Forest Resort Hotel's spa complex houses two swimming pools, complete with a poolside bar, and an authentic Turkish hammam offering hot and cold water treatments. The spa centre also includes a fitness room and runs a range of classes, including tai chi, chi kung and yoga, and special diet and nutrition programmes are available. The resort shop and hair salon are located on the second floor, while the spa lobby offers a tea corner. The hotel also houses a library and reading room. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can provide room service (limited hours), exchange currency and offer tour assistance.

The hotel's restaurant serves gourmet health food throughout the day in a relaxed environment, while the informal lobby lounge, set overlooking the forest, features a wood burning fireplace, deep sofas and coffee tables and hosts live piano music in the evenings.

The hotel offers tennis courts, and a games room is open 24 hours a day. Walking tours of the forest are organised by the hotel.

Guestrooms. The Carmel Forest Spa Hotel's 126 guestrooms, over seven floors, feature white and cream walls complemented by dark wood furniture, and fabrics inspired by woodland colours. All open onto balconies and come equipped with satellite television, telephones, coffee/tea makers, minibars and safes. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, scales, telephones, bathrobes and slippers.

Expert Tip. The Carmel National Park is Israel's largest national park, and comprises approximately 21,000 acres of wild cliffs, sweeping valleys and lush forests.