American Colony Boutique Hotel
History and magical boutique atmosphere at the American Colony Hotel
American Colony Hotel is a 5-star luxurious facility with a long-standing history of 120 years. It is proud to be considered one of the best and most admired hotels in Israel and the world – and it is a recommended place to stay in Jerusalem. The main building of the hotel was built back in 1860 as a palace of the local Pasha and starting from 1902 it was used for hosting pilgrims from abroad. As the years passed, the American Colony became wildly popular thanks to its ancient and authentic atmosphere and exquisite hospitality. The hotel offers even a unique archive\museum where you’ll be able to take a look and get familiar with its rich history.
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The location of the hotel is in a short walking distance from the Old City and near the Light Rail station. It will assist your traveling around the city and get you to all of the exciting sites, attractions, restaurants, shopping centers, and nightlife areas.
Luxurious experience
In American Colony Hotel you’ll find a fantastic compound consisted of 92 rooms and suites, spread over four buildings connected by blooming gardens. The buildings reflect the spirit of the Ottoman architecture most accurately, with stone structures, impressive arches, large window, authentic furniture, and hand-crafted rags. Interested in dining in a fine restaurant? On the hotel grounds, you may enjoy the “Arabesque” – the hotel’s dining room that serves a vibrant, fantastic breakfast and diners based on local Arab cuisine. In the “Patio” restaurant you’ll have the opportunity to eat under the open sky and enjoy great breakfast and rich menu starting from noon that varies according to the seasons. The “Val’s Brasserieis” is open during the winter and offers a heart-warming fireplace and serves international dishes with sprinkles of the local cuisine.
The party-animals will be happy to discover the “Cellar Bar” that serves a rich menu of drinks, wines, and beers in an intimate atmosphere with background music for your enjoyment. The bar is available during winter season only, and during the summer, it bursts outside and relocates to one of the hotels’ gardens – the “Summer Garden.” Here you’ll be pampered with plenty of food, from barbecue to pizzas baked in the local taboon and of course – plenty of alcohol.
Aside from the fantastic rooms and the restaurants of the hotel itself, you may enjoy 24/7 room service, business center, meeting and banquet halls, advanced gym, sauna, massage room, seasonal outdoor pool (from May to October), free Wi-Fi, free parking for the guests, shops and daily newspapers in English.
Private and business events at American Colony
Do you interested in organizing a private or business event? In American Colony, you’ll be able to reserve the main hall in one of the most spectacular buildings in the area. The gallery hosts up to 100 persons (in the form of a theater) and a large outdoor terrace that may suit various cocktail events (depending on the weather) of up to 250 people. Here you can host launch parties, conferences, weddings, social events, and other formal or private celebrations.
The hall has all technical accessories, including large screen, audio and lighting systems, air-conditioning, various menus for each kind of event, Wi-Fi and free parking.
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TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 1412 traveler reviews
I have never been so glad to leave a place in my life. The most condescending staff in at the front desk and the restaurant staff ignore you, especially if you are a person of colour. Based on in such treatment many colleagues and I found common complaints of poor service and behavior by...
MoreI have never been so glad to leave a place in my life. The most condescending staff in at the front desk and the restaurant staff ignore you, especially if you are a person of colour. Based on in such treatment many colleagues and I found common complaints of poor service and behavior by the staff that have prompted us to find alternative accommodation during our business trips. I have stayed at the American Colony twice, once as long as two weeks, and the level of service at the front desk and restaurant has been infuriating to say the least. Whilst indeed the ambiance is historical and charming, this can not be said for the staff. The cherry on the cake is when this was discussed with management the staff in question was described as the ‘best staff on their team’, I’m sorry but if that is the case I’d hate to see the worst staff. Glad I moved hotels and although I stayed in one not as luxurious...I’m not paying hundreds of dollars to be treated like a second class citizen. Goodbye, I’ll never wish to stay again.
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Beautiful hotel with kind staff all around and very helpful concierge staff. Fantastic restaurant and breakfast. I came back into the room yesterday and found a beautiful piece of cake with "happy birthday" written in chocolate. They saw my birthdate on my passport. This is the kind of detail you will see all around...
MoreBeautiful hotel with kind staff all around and very helpful concierge staff. Fantastic restaurant and breakfast. I came back into the room yesterday and found a beautiful piece of cake with "happy birthday" written in chocolate. They saw my birthdate on my passport. This is the kind of detail you will see all around this hotel. It's a ten minute cab ride to the Old City. Easy to take the lite-rail, too.
LessWhen we used to come to Palestine during the summer as kids, we would go swimming at the American Colony. When we decided to come to Jerusalem this summer we were excited to stay overnight at the American Colony. It was a lovely experience. The hotel is beautiful. The staff were amazing...
MoreWhen we used to come to Palestine during the summer as kids, we would go swimming at the American Colony. When we decided to come to Jerusalem this summer we were excited to stay overnight at the American Colony. It was a lovely experience. The hotel is beautiful. The staff were amazing and went out of their way. We especially appreciated Jerius who made even the smallest request his highest priority.
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Standard Single Room - Max 1 Pax
Smaller rooms, furnished with the same care and attention to comfort as the rest of the hotel, located in the East House, Cow Byre and Palm House. Compact, elegant and comfortable, they provide a great opportunity to enjoy the unique ambiance and facilities of the hotel. One single bed. Room size: 17 m2 / 183 ft2.
Standard Double room - Max 2 Pax
Smaller rooms, furnished with the same care and attention to comfort as the rest of the hotel, located in the Main House. Compact, elegant and comfortable, they provide a great opportunity to enjoy the unique ambiance and facilities of the hotel. One queen size bed. Room size: 17-25 m2 183- 269 ft2.
Comfort Room - Max 3 Pax
Cozy rooms located mainly in the Main House, but also available in the Cow Byre and the East House. Decorated and furnished to live up to the high expectations of our guests. One Queen or Two single beds (bed type subject to availability). Room size: 25-32 m2 269- 344 ft2.
Comfort Pool View - Max 3 Pax
Cozy rooms located mainly in the Main House, but also available in the Cow Byre and the East House. Decorated and furnished to live up to the high expectations of our guests. One Queen or Two single beds (bed type subject to availability). Room size: 25-32 m2 269- 344 ft2.
Comfort Balcony room - Max 2 Pax
Cozy rooms located in the Main House. Decorated and furnished to live up to the high expectations of our guests with a nice balcony. One Queen or Two single beds. Bed Type subject to availability. Room size: 25-32 m2 269- 344 ft2.
Classic Pasha room - Max 3 Pax
Turkish Charm Authentic and individually furnished in the Ottoman style of Jerusalem of the late 1800’s. Enjoy the period charm and modern comfort of these unique rooms. All rooms are meticulously refurbished with all the facilities the modern guest could require whilst respecting the charm and atmosphere of the original building. Classic Pasha rooms are available mainly in the Palm House. Room size: 27-35 m2 291-344 ft2. Each room contains either one Queen or Two single beds (bed type subject to availability).
Deluxe Pasha room - Max 3 Pax
In the Main House, the Pasha built Winter rooms for three of his wives with entrances from the gallery overlooking the pool. Each of these Deluxe Pasha rooms has a private patio. Other Deluxe Pashas are located in the luxurious and peaceful East House, others in the Palm House. Some of the rooms have either a private garden, patio or balcony. One King size bed. Room size: 28-38 m2 301-409 ft2.
Junior Suite - Max 3 Pax
Exquisite larger rooms, some with original painted wooden ceilings, three of these rooms were originally summer rooms built by the Pasha for his wives and are in the Main House, opening on to the famous Courtyard: others are in the Palm House and East House. Each Junior contains one King size bed. Room size: 38-46 M2 409- 495ft2.
Suite - Max 3 Pax
Well-appointed and luxurious, located in the Main House, Palm House, East House and Cow Byre, each of these rooms has a spacious sitting area, a large bathroom and a distinct Middle Eastern character all of its own. All suites contain one King size bed. Room size: 44-62 m2 474- 667ft2.
Penthouse Suite - Max 3 Pax
Recently designed, spacious, modern suites, offering generous views of the American Colony’s compound. Arabic and Imperial influenced designer décor pampers you with state of the art equipment that includes extra-large bathrooms with TVs, oversized sunken baths and steam showers with water jets. Located in the East House. Each suite contains one King size bed. Room size: 47-53 m2 506-570ft2.
Suite No. 6 - Max 3 Pax
Room No. 6 The most exceptional and traditional suite in the hotel, located in the Main House, built as winter quarters by the Pasha for his beloved fourth wife, overlooking the Courtyard and meticulously restored. In the centre of this spacious room with its high ceiling and large windows is an elegant king-size four poster bed. There are two separate sitting areas in addition to a “work area” by the entrance. The oversized bathroom is handsomely appointed with a free standing bath and separate shower. One King size bed. Room size: 63 m-678ft2.
Amenities
Suited for
- Business
- Couples
- Conventions
- Families
Services
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Mini Bar
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Fax / Photocopying
- SPA
- Towels
- Safe
- Heating
General
- Fitness Center
- Free WIFI
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Free Parking
- Accessibility
- Event Hall
- Meeting Room
- Check in: 2:00 PM
- Check out: 12:00 PM