We chose this hotel so we could take a quick train to the airport for an early morning flight. It was perfect for that.
Check-in was GREAT. Receptionist was super friendly and accommodating and it only took a few minutes to get into our rooms. Easily accessible by bus. An easy walk to the fun Florentine area for a ton of cool restaurants and hangouts. The room was meticulously clean, with strong AC and blackout shades on the windows, and the bed was very, very comfy. Nice double shower head for a seriously yummy shower. There is a shelter in the basement which we didn't see but signs were up throughout the hotel, which was reassuring.
Unfortunately, there were a few minuses as well:
There are a few stairs to get to the elevator, so if you have mobility issues, that could be a problem. (Receptionist offered to carry our large suitcase.) The entire hotel smells strongly of air freshener or cleaning products. The smell faded in the room but hit me strongly every time I went into the hallway. Rooms are very small, with basically just enough space for the bed. There were intimate noises coming from another room beside or above mine. Because it's close to the airport, you're going to hear a lot of planes overhead, all night long. Finally, the neighbourhood (south Tel Aviv) has many sketchy-looking people. We weren't sure if we'd feel comfortable walking around the area after dark.
Overall, this was the cheapest nice hotel we found and we'd probably stay here again. :-)
