Luxury Hotels - Tel Aviv - Question re. Hotel + Courtesy

This is sort of an odd question:

I'm attending a friend's wedding in August in Tel Aviv. The mother of the groom has been extremely generous and thoughtful in covering the costs for accommodations for her son's closest friends for one full week. It is incredibly nice of her and we are genuinely appreciative and thankful. As expected, we are staying in a very basic and somewhat dated property, in the most barebones of rooms: The Maxim. It's fine I'm sure and probably the equivalent of a thifty and efficient Days Inn. However, it is my girlfriend's first time in Israel and I was hoping to stay somewhere a bit more upscale with her. Would it be considered rude to suggest to the family that we would book our own accommodations for the week in Tel Aviv? Would you consider it of a reasonable value to do this, in place of a week's free stay inthe city? I'm a bit torn between wanting to stay in a more upscale property with my girlfriend, more central to the heart of the vibrant city... or just going with the flow and having a great time nontheless. What do you think?

We'll be spending several days in the Dead Sea at a beach resort (and in Tiberius as well on the Galilee) so an economical hotel on the beach in Tel Aviv is secondary to a really beautiful property in the heart of the city.

What is the polite thing to do and what would you chose?

Does anyone have recommendations for great boutique hotels in Tel Aviv? I was looking at the Shalom Hotel & Relax by Atlas.

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

where/when are wedding events - the question involves logistics
avail might be an issue (looking at maxim, hilton, montefiore) (montefiore has calendar)
ive quoted reference to montefiore

without additional info >
ignoring logistics (like adjacent hotel or upgraded room) - im not sure id be very concerned about booking "additional" and i would have offered to pay in the first place (personally IMO)

This is sort of an odd question:

I'm attending a friend's wedding in August in Tel Aviv. The mother of the groom has been extremely generous and thoughtful in covering the costs for accommodations for her son's closest friends for one full week. It is incredibly nice of her and we are genuinely appreciative and thankful. As expected, we are staying in a very basic and somewhat dated property, in the most barebones of rooms: The Maxim. It's fine I'm sure and probably the equivalent of a thifty and efficient Days Inn. However, it is my girlfriend's first time in Israel and I was hoping to stay somewhere a bit more upscale with her. Would it be considered rude to suggest to the family that we would book our own accommodations for the week in Tel Aviv? Would you consider it of a reasonable value to do this, in place of a week's free stay inthe city? I'm a bit torn between wanting to stay in a more upscale property with my girlfriend, more central to the heart of the vibrant city... or just going with the flow and having a great time nontheless. What do you think?

We'll be spending several days in the Dead Sea at a beach resort (and in Tiberius as well on the Galilee) so an economical hotel on the beach in Tel Aviv is secondary to a really beautiful property in the heart of the city.

What is the polite thing to do and what would you chose?

Does anyone have recommendations for great boutique hotels in Tel Aviv? I was looking at the Shalom Hotel & Relax by Atlas.

I'd love to hear your thoughts.
The polite thing to do is to accept the hospitality offered.

The polite thing to do is to accept the hospitality offered.

Thanks, I really just wanted to hear this.

My only hesitation was out of consideration for my girlfriend as I would really like to treat her to an unforgettable trip. I will enthusiastically go along with the arrangements however, as I'm entirely grateful.

Cheers

This is sort of an odd question:


We'll be spending several days in the Dead Sea at a beach resort (and in Tiberius as well on the Galilee) so an economical hotel on the beach in Tel Aviv is secondary to a really beautiful property in the heart of the city.

What is the polite thing to do and what would you chose?


I'd love to hear your thoughts.

I think it's fine to book something yourself as long as you make up a good excuse (e.g. had points so it was free etc.)

Also, most of the nicer hotels in Tel Aviv are on the beach (Hilton & Sheraton Club Floors and IC)

We stayed at the Shalom on Hayarkon St. in November. Very nice boutique hotel right across the street from the Hilton & from a very nice park along the water. The rooms are a little small, but very modern & clean, with queen beds. The hotel has free wifi & an excellent breakfast buffet (which is included with your room).

If you have the time why not extend your stay for a couple of days beyond the wedding festivities and stay in whatever hotel you like at your own expense. That way you get the best of both worlds.

If you have the time why not extend your stay for a couple of days beyond the wedding festivities and stay in whatever hotel you like at your own expense. That way you get the best of both worlds.

We'll be doing this is North Israel and Jerusalem, then continuing on to Jordan.

After careful consideration along with the afirming response above, I'd rather show our gratitiude and appreciation by accepting their generosity. Thanks.

We'll be doing this is North Israel and Jerusalem, then continuing on to Jordan.

After careful consideration along with the afirming response above, I'd rather show our gratitiude and appreciation by accepting their generosity. Thanks.
Keep in mind that in Israel, a few strategically placed $20 bills at the beginning of your stay to the manager will raise the service level significantly

Thanks, I really just wanted to hear this.

My only hesitation was out of consideration for my girlfriend as I would really like to treat her to an unforgettable trip. I will enthusiastically go along with the arrangements however, as I'm entirely grateful.

Cheers

Good news. You girlfriend WILL have an unforgettable trip! Yes, this is FlyerTalk and we all live for suites and upgrades. People who say, "I don't care about the hotel since I'll be out all day" rarely carry the day on FT. But Israel- you really will be out all day and then you will be with your buddies at night. And you have the south, the north and Jerusalem after that.

If she's that special, this should not be a problem ;) Have a great trip.

PS - we stayed at the Sheraton last May and as a SPG Platinum, were treated very, very well. Easy to recommend this hotel. But your situation is different.