One hundred and twenty rooms in a restored 1894 French Collège des Frères convent in Old Jaffa — designed by John Pawson with substantial preservation of the original Christian architectural features.
"120 rooms in restored 1894 French convent in Jaffa, designed by John Pawson. Marriott Luxury Collection."
The Jaffa, A Luxury Collection Hotel opened in August 2018 in a restored 1894 French Collège des Frères convent in Old Jaffa — the substantial Christian missionary complex that operated as a school and convent until the early 2000s before being converted to a luxury hotel under the Marriott Luxury Collection brand. The architectural restoration was led by British architect John Pawson, whose minimalist contemporary design discipline integrates with the preserved 19th-century Christian architectural elements (the original chapel, the cloister courtyards, the period stonework). The 120 rooms across the restored convent and the contemporary tower addition give substantial Old Jaffa view inventory.
The 120 accommodations split between the entry-level Deluxe Rooms (in the contemporary tower addition with city views), the Convent Rooms (in the restored 1894 convent with substantial period architectural features), the Suites including the Convent Suites (the most-coveted category — restored convent rooms with original architectural detail), and the multi-bedroom Suites including the Convent Penthouse (the property's flagship single accommodation). Every interior is John Pawson's signature minimalist contemporary modernist with substantial preservation of the original convent architectural elements.
The grounds — the restored 1894 convent's central courtyard with the original cloister architecture preserved, the heated outdoor swimming pool, the comprehensive spa, the fitness centre, the multi-restaurant complex, and the gardens — make The Jaffa comprehensively-equipped. The original convent chapel has been preserved as a functioning event space (used for non-religious ceremonies including weddings).
Dining is at multiple restaurants. Don Camillo is the headline contemporary Italian (one of Tel Aviv's most-respected restaurants). The Chapel Bar is the cocktail venue in the original convent chapel. The wine programme is comprehensive. Service is the consistent global Luxury Collection standard delivered by a heavily Israeli team. The Jaffa is the polished modern Marriott Luxury Collection Tel Aviv answer for travellers who want the John Pawson-designed restored-convent setting.
The Tel Aviv anniversary at The Jaffa. Book a Convent Suite for the original 1894 architectural setting. Don Camillo Italian dinner; the Chapel Bar in the restored convent chapel; the morning Old Jaffa walks. The combination of the John Pawson minimalist design and the 1894 convent restoration produces a particularly architecturally-significant Tel Aviv anniversary stay.
The Tel Aviv honeymoon at the historic restored convent. Book a Convent Suite. The architectural depth of the John Pawson restoration; Don Camillo dinner; the Old Jaffa cultural context. Different from the larger seafront options at The Setai or the boutique Norman — for couples who want the John Pawson design discipline.
The Jaffa's substantial scale, multi-bedroom Suites, and the Old Jaffa cultural-walking access make it a strong family-luxury Tel Aviv option. The restored convent setting gives kids unusual cultural-architectural immersion. The polished family-luxury Tel Aviv answer.
2 Louis Pasteur Street
Tel Aviv-Yafo 6803602, Israel
Old Jaffa; 25 min from Ben Gurion (TLV)
120 rooms across restored convent + tower
Deluxe Room from $600/night
Convent Room from $900
Junior Suite from $1,400
Convent Suite from $2,500
Convent Penthouse from $5,500
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Minimum stay: 1 night
Restored 1894 French Collège des Frères convent
Designed by John Pawson
Don Camillo (contemporary Italian)
The Chapel Bar (in original convent chapel)
Marriott Luxury Collection
Open year-round
Peak: April–June, September–November (book 2 months ahead)
Best value: December–March
High-speed WiFi throughout
Reliable signal in all rooms
In-suite office setups standard
From $600/night. Convent Suites (the most-coveted heritage-architectural category) book 2 months ahead in peak.
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