Cucu Hotel

We stayed at the Cucu on 3 separate occasions on this visit. Each time the staff were welcoming and helpful, allowing early check in if available, otherwise storing our luggage so that we were free to wander around Tel Aviv. We were in 3 different rooms, each was spotless and comfortable with a fridge, hairdryer and safe. We chose basic rooms which are small but sufficient for a couple, as I would expect in an older hotel in the heart of the city. We had a welcoming large bottle of water on each visit. You must try the lift just for the pleasure of pressing the buttons - I challenge anyone not to smile when they do!!! The breakfast in the restaurant was excellent with a good choice on the menu. There’s a separate a la carte menu and you can upgrade if you choose. The coffee machine downstairs has great coffee and hot chocolate. There’s a choice of teas and hot and cold water. Also jars of tempting sweets in the reception - just help yourself! We found all the receptionists to be friendly and helpful, even when we arrived back to the hotel at 4.30am! Position of the hotel is excellent with plentiful shops and cafes and buses. We chose to walk everywhere - to the Carmel market and the beach (15 minutes if you can manage without a coffee or snack on the way).