DAN PANORAMA HOTEL
HAIFA

Like all the Dan Panoramas, the Haifa hotel ticks all the boxes: central location, comfortable rooms, and dependable service. Located in the lively neighborhood of Carmel Center, walking distance from museums, restaurants, and entertainment, most of its rooms have stunning views of the Haifa Bay or the Carmel Mountain. It’s certainly a solid choice and a good value, though for most of the year hotel prices in Haifa tend to be far more sensible than in other places in Israel, so the price jump to the Dan Carmel (Dan Pan’s fancier big brother) might not break the bank.

Rising 21 stories over biblical Mount Carmel, where the Prophet Elijah confronted the idol worshippers, this full-service-yet-informal property offers (need we say?) panoramic views of Haifa Bay, the Mediterranean coastline, the Galilee, and the Golan Heights. It boasts the biggest gym in northern Israel as well as a separate kids’ pool and an adjacent shopping mall. Step outside to visit the restaurants, bars, cafes, and entertainment venues of Carmel Center, or stroll along the Louis Promenade from the Baha’i Gardens to the historic German Colony below.