Israel’s first hotel

WE RAVE so much about our Grand Old Dame, the historic Manila Hotel, because it is the first luxury class hotel in the country and its interiors easily speak of elegance and class. It has become the favorite venue for grand and elaborate celebrations simply because its ambience gives guests the feeling of luxurious exclusivity, making each event a special one.

The Israelis are also now raving about a new development in their accommodation industry. A once-old-now-new hotel is sparkling in their social horizon, and has easily become the favorite cocoon for those who enjoy the finer things in life.

The Elkonin Hotel Tel Aviv, which was first established in 1913 and closed in the 1940s, has been reopened by Dominique Romano and the MGallery chain after the restoration of the historic building. The hotel is located in the heart of Tel Aviv, in the picturesque district of Neve Tzedek, and is designed as a boutique hotel with 44 rooms including two luxurious suites.

The historic building in which the hotel was built has been carefully restored and offers unique services and facilities, preserving every detail of its historical past, and following the architectural models characteristic of Tel Aviv at the beginning of the 20th century. The hotel offers a magical environment for a wide variety of sensory experiences, from taste, through smell to a general sense of calm, and is intended for business people, tourists, and Israelis who wish to live the dynamic rhythm of the city.

The rooms of the renovated hotel are decorated in either blue or coral pink color motif, designed with maximum functionality and comfort in mind. The hotel has a Skydeck with a pool and a bar, offering modern vibe by introducing designs that will allow the place to be relevant for relaxed family gatherings. As a result, Azadore can be considered one of the most tastefully redesigned restaurants in the area.

When Chef Tatung was asked what Azadore represents for him and his journey as one of the most celebrated chefs in the country, he said, “Azadore is me moving out of the box. It is me pushing limits and boundaries and finding comfort in it. Of course, it may not be a groundbreaking concept, but its scale is bigger than any resto I have done before, and I did it with so much ease.”

“I am proud of Azadore as a whole. The result of my creative collaboration with Ivy Almario is one of my career highs. It’s not just the food or the design – it’s the world we have created with Azadore,” the renowned chef added.

Azadore is by far one of the biggest restaurants in the Scout area, with a seating capacity of 113 people indoors and almost 200 in the Breezeway Terrace (al fresco area). Its size makes Azadore a perfect venue for family celebra- tions such as birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, and weddings, as well as corporate parties and annual events. There are also multiple entryways inside the restaurant, allowing people easy access to wherever they are heading. Whether you’re looking for a casual bite, an extravagant meal, or a party venue, Azadore has something for everyone.

Azadore is located at 111 Scout Fernandez Street, Brgy. Sacred Heart, Quezon City. It is open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 mn. For inquiries and reservations, contact +63 917 101 0070.