VILLA CARMEL is a luxurious boutique hotel located in Merkaz Hakarmel, a cultural and recreational hub in the most prestigious area of Haifa. The careful design, pampering rooms and excellent service create a new standard of hospitality in Israel’s northern capital. Originally constructed in the 1940s, the building housed the “Vechtel” hotel, and considered the guesthouse for Haifa’s elite families. The unique construction, the private grove, and the pastoral street made the hotel home for Haifa’s aristocracy. It hosted many of that periods VIPs, including David Ben Gurion and his wife. 70 years later, history came back to life. The hotel building was renovated thoroughly, and now echoes leading international trends in lifestyle and design. The result is a carefully designed, European style boutique hotel, which creates a true boutique experience for both businessmen and vacationers. The hotel has its own café-restaurant. Villa Carmel also has a luxurious spa, with the finest masseurs and pampering atmosphere.