Ritz-Carlton has unveiled its first Israel-based luxury hotel with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya.

Located on the Tel Aviv seafront, the new 197-bedroom hotel is one of the first global luxury-branded hotels in the country.

The hotel was designed by a collection of architects and designers, with Rani Ziss Architects designing the 12-storey property, while New York-based design firm Studio Gaia created the interiors and Israeli studio Gad Halperin produced the lobby and restaurant concepts.

The 197-room property includes a Ritz-Carlton Spa which offers an outdoor terrace for relaxation, six treatment rooms, Swedish sauna and a hammam. A full range of beauty and body therapies are on offer, including Ritz-Carlton signature therapies and Shiseido treatments created exclusively for the hotel.

Also included will be a rooftop pool, in addition to The Ritz-Carlton Spa and Fitness Centre, which will boast Mediterranean views and outdoor relaxation terraces.

Other facilities include 4,500sq ft (418sq m) of meeting space and a kosher restaurant.