A Review of White Villa Tel Aviv | Hotels Above Par

"Set along tree-lined Ben Zion Boulevard, the restored 1940s mansion designed by Shmuel Barkai for the Silberstein family has been converted into an 18-room boutique hotel that retains the calm, privacy, and distinctive International Style of its origins. Now White Villa Tel Aviv feels unhurried and quietly tucked steps from Tel Aviv’s main cultural and commercial streets; its Le Corbusier–inspired restoration preserves clean modernist lines while adding simple contemporary furnishings, white-on-white décor, Italian-made pieces, wood finishes, and light-filled rooms. Each room has its own layout: Classic Rooms offer queen-sized beds with Egyptian cotton linens, rainfall showers, and custom toiletries in the hotel’s signature scent plus espresso machines, Smart TVs, air conditioning, and safes; Deluxe Rooms open onto private patios or small gardens and feature king or twin beds with bathtubs or rain showers; Grand Deluxe Rooms blend restored architectural details with modern finishes and include super-king beds, espresso machines, 50-inch Smart TVs, and spacious showers; the three Lofts vary in setting—overlooking Ben Zion’s trees, enclosed in glass and filled with daylight, or facing a private garden—but all have super-king beds, freestanding bathtubs, and double vanities. Amenities include a 24-hour front desk and multilingual concierge, free Wi‑Fi, a small gym, lounge, library, peaceful garden, rooftop patio, room service, luggage storage, and a bar for evening drinks, and breakfast focuses on quality local ingredients served in the courtyard or dining area. I love its simple, Le Corbusier-inspired design—the airy white-on-white rooms, the spiral staircase at the heart of the house, and the rooftop and front porch—and the staff are happy to make recommendations for the nearby galleries, theatres, cafés, and the beach about a ten-minute walk away." - Brandon Berkson