FAQ about Sam & Blondi
General Information
Yes, Sam & Blondi offers complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property, available 24/7.
Yes, the Front Desk at Sam & Blondi is staffed 24 hours a day, and our team is always available to assist with any request.
Check-in begins at 15:00, and check-out is kindly requested by 11:00.
Yes, Sam & Blondi is entirely non-smoking; smoking is prohibited in all interior spaces.
Yes, several public car parks are nearby. The closest options—Maya Parking at 8 Yohanan HaSandlar Street and Bezalel Market Parking at 2 HaMaccabi Street—are a short walk from the hotel and charge a daily fee.
Yes, Sam & Blondi offers accessible guestrooms with widened doorways, bathrooms fitted with grab bars, and an elevator suitable for wheelchairs.
Yes, the multilingual team at Sam & Blondi also speaks Arabic, Russian, French, Spanish, Ukrainian, and additional languages for your convenience.
Sam & Blondi features 45 guestrooms, including Deluxe Rooms, Studios, and a spacious Terrace Suite.
No. Sam & Blondi is equipped only with a standard elevator and does not offer a Shabbat elevator.
Yes, Sam & Blondi provides complimentary luggage storage both prior to check-in and after check-out.
Accommodation & Room Services
Every guestroom includes a Nespresso machine with six complimentary capsules; additional sets of four capsules may be purchased for 30 ILS plus VAT.
Yes, each room is furnished with a minibar for refreshments at any time.
Yes, every guestroom includes a complimentary electronic safe large enough to secure a laptop.
Yes, Sam & Blondi’s Terrace Suite features a private balcony with an outdoor Jacuzzi.
Certainly. Hypo-allergenic bedding and extra pillows are available upon request through the Front Desk.
Yes, sound-insulated walls and windows help ensure a tranquil stay.
Regrettably, Sam & Blondi does not currently provide on-site laundry or dry-cleaning services.
Yes, daily housekeeping—including bed making, rubbish removal, and towel replacement—is included in your stay.
Food & Beverage
Yes, a fresh à la carte breakfast is served daily at Eats, the lobby restaurant at Sam & Blondi.
Breakfast is served daily from 09:00 to 15:00 at Eats.
No. The breakfast is not kosher and is served without formal kashrut supervision.
Breakfast is served à la carte, featuring a variety of egg dishes, pastries, and beverages.
Yes, Eats remains open for lunch and dinner, offering a light menu and desserts available for an additional charge.
Yes, the lobby lounge offers complimentary wine, beer, and hot beverages throughout the day.
Breakfast is available only if included in the original room reservation; it cannot be added on site at a later stage.
At this time, Sam & Blondi does not offer in-room dining or room service.
Policies & Terms
For flexible reservations, guests may cancel at no charge up to 48 hours prior to arrival. Non-flexible reservations are non-refundable.
The minimum check-in age is 18. A valid photo ID is required.
Yes. Early check-in or late check-out may be arranged, subject to availability and an additional fee.
Pets are not permitted, with the exception of certified service or guide dogs.
Yes. At check-in a credit-card pre-authorization of 500 ILS per night is taken as a security deposit.
Yes. International tourists holding a valid B2/B3 visa are exempt from VAT, while Israeli citizens are charged an additional 17 % VAT.
Yes. Reservations of more than three rooms are treated as group bookings and are subject to bespoke rates and cancellation terms, which must be confirmed in advance.
Children of all ages are welcome. A crib is complimentary for infants up to 2 years old, while an extra bed for children aged 3–12 is charged at 25 % of the reservation rate.
Yes. On Saturdays and Jewish holidays, check-in is available only after Shabbat ends, approximately 18:00, unless the hotel has confirmed an earlier arrival in writing.
Location & Transportation
Sam & Blondi stands at 20 Sheinkin Street, on the corner of Magen David Square in central Tel Aviv.
Carmel Market is an easy four-minute walk from the hotel.
Frishman Beach lies approximately 850 m away—a leisurely 10–12-minute walk.
Rothschild Boulevard is about 400 m from the hotel, roughly a five-minute stroll.
Ben-Gurion Airport is approximately 24 km away. The taxi journey takes about 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Yes. The Front Desk can arrange a private taxi or shuttle to the airport for an additional fee.
Tel Aviv HaShalom train station is about a 10-minute drive away, and multiple bus lines operate from Allenby Street, just a two-minute walk from the hotel.
Activities & Entertainment
Yes. The spacious rooftop terrace affords sweeping panoramic views of the Tel Aviv skyline.
Yes. A heated Jacuzzi is located on the rooftop and is available to guests throughout most of the day.
Sam & Blondi does not have an on-site fitness room. However, guests may use the gym at the nearby Rothschild 22 Hotel on a complimentary basis; advance arrangement with the Front Desk is required.
Sam & Blondi does not currently provide guided walking tours.
Yes. Massages and other treatments are available at Sam & Blondi’s spa when booked at least 48 hours in advance.
The hotel does not currently offer bicycle rentals.
Yes. The sun terrace can accommodate private cocktail receptions, subject to prior arrangement with the hotel.