Ritz-Carlton has confirmed its first Israel-based luxury hotel will open at the end of 2013.
The Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya is located on the Tel Aviv seafront and will be one of the first global luxury-branded hotels in the country.
The hotel was designed by a collection of architects and designers, with Rani Ziss Architects designing the 12-storey property, while New York-based design firm Studio Gaia created the interiors and Israeli studio Gad Halperin produced the lobby and restaurant concepts.
The 197-room property will include a rooftop pool, in addition to The Ritz-Carlton Spa and Fitness Centre, which will boast Mediterranean views and outdoor relaxation terraces.
Other facilities includes 4,500sq ft (418sq m) of meeting space, outdoor relaxation terraces and a kosher restaurant.