The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company will open its first hotel in Israel before the end of the year in Herzliya, a Mediterranean seacoast town north of Tel Aviv with a growing technology sector. The new The Ritz-Carlton is located on the Herzliya Marina overlooking the ocean. The property has 197 rooms, including 82 suites, all with ocean views. The hotel’s spa and fitness center also have ocean views and the pool will be on the rooftop. Sailing, surfing and other water sports are available near the hotel. The hotel’s Herbet Samuel restaurant will feature a kosher menu by Chef Yonathon Roshfeld with Israeli and international wines.  Ritz Carlton Residences will take up the top six floors with spacious studios, one- and two-bedroom units, duplexes and penthouses.