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Location.
The American Colony Hotel is housed in a classical Ottoman building in the center of Jerusalem. Formerly a Pasha's Palace, the hotel has hosted guests as diverse as Sir Winston Churchill and Uma Thurman. The Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount is 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) from the hotel, the Mount of Olives is 1.9 miles (3 kilometers) away, and Malcha Train Station is within 4.7 miles (7.5 kilometers). Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport is 12.4 miles (20 kilometers away), an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.
Hotel Features.
The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, as well as a sauna and fitness room. There are 4 on-site dining venues, including The Arabesque, which serves continental and Arabic dishes in a Middle Eastern setting. On-site shopping venues include an antique shop, a gift shop, and a bookshop. Air-conditioned public areas offer antique furnishings as well as complimentary wireless Internet access, and complimentary English newspapers are available in the lobby. The hotel offers business services, a 24-hour business center, and an Internet point.Tour assistance and massage treatments are also available, and parking is complimentary.
Guestrooms.
The 96 guestrooms are situated in 4 buildings (The Main House, The East House, The Palm House, and The Cow Byre) and combine 19th century Ottoman style with contemporary amenities. All are equipped with high-speed wireless Internet access, satellite television with free movie channels, and direct-dial phones with voicemail. Other amenities include air conditioning, complimentary bottled water, and minibars. Designer toiletries, hair dryers, bathrobes and slippers, and in-room safes are also provided. Guests are offered a drink on the house upon arrival.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.
Guests of the American Colony Hotel enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.
The Cellar Bar - Serving drinks and bar snacks.
The Arabesque - Serving continental and Arabic dishes in a Middle Eastern setting. Open for breakfast Lunch and dinner daily.
Val's Brasserie Lounge - Serving local specialities and continental dishes by the swimming pool at lunch and dinner. Also open for traditional English afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, cake and strawberry jam.
The Courtyard - Set in the hotel courtyard and featuring a Turkish Fountain and lush greenery and fresh flowers. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner, weather permitting.
The Summer Bar - Offers garden views, while serving drinks, appetizers and other light fare.
Please note that the hotel and its restaurants do not serve kosher dishes, although certain restaurants in the surrounding area can provide these.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
"Historic Hotel in Jerusalem"
Lawrence of Arabia and General Allenby stayed in this lovingly maintained historic property. The food is considerably better than one can typically find in Jerusalem. The only thing holding me back from giving it 5 stars is the service. It was fine and pleasant, but not 5 star quality.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great hotel. 1970s Soviet rooms"
The American Colony is one of my favorite hotels in the world, and I have stayed there every year for years. The lobby, restaurant and bar and just fantastic, and I like that the neighborhood is full of bustling activity. But this time it really seemed like the hotel is beginning to fade. First, the rooms are just awful. That has been a problem since […] 1975, the last they were updated, but the service and beauty of the hotel have always made up for it. But what somehow what used to be quaint outdatedness has become simply old. The beds are pretty uncomfortable and the bathrooms straight out of pre-1989 Eastern Europe. My toilet would not flush half the time. There's no A/C. If the room gets hot you have no recourse but to open a window which can be loud if you're in a street-facing room, and very, VERY loud if you're in a street facing room that is next to the automotive repair/audio installation shop that is across the street from the hotel. Maintenance could also use a little pepping up. For example, when I first used the shower the showerhead popped of spraying water everywhere. It needed a plumber to fix it. But during four nights I stayed there a plumber never arrived and I was stuck using the bath instead of the shower. Food is still good in the restaurant, especially if you need a break from shawarma and falafel. Ask for a room in the main hotel building Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Extremely Satisfied"
Having stayed at the Colony beginning in 1988 I have been pleased with the quiet efficiency of staff and the general atmosphere of peace and tranquility. The improvements made in the pool area are significant. Food continues to be superior and I look forward to returning in the future.Genuine Expedia guest review
"An Oasis in Jerusalem"
Peaceful, beautiful, comfortable, stunningly landscaped and well-located for visits to the Old City. The restaurants are superb, the bar is comfortable, large and popular, and the breakfast as good as any European hotel's breakfast. Three caveats: (1) the hotel is near a mosque, which broadcasts loud and long (10 -15 min) recorded calls to prayer several […] times a day. You may want to ask for a room that doesn't face in that direction. (2) the hotel is in East Jerusalem; some people are uncomfortable about that, though the area is perfectly safe and the staff is courteous to a fault. (3) standard single rooms, though nicely appointed, are on the small side; standard doubles are quite ample. The outdoor pool is excellently serviced and a pleasure to use after a day's sightseeing. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Close to key sites"
The staff is professional, the breakfast a real feast. However food is overpriced.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Beautiful courtyard and great interior, helpful staff and good sized rooms.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very beutiful and relaxing"
This hotel was everything it said it would be! The staff were friendly and helpful and always available. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. I appreciated the variety of places to relax and enjoy a drink, light snack or a meal. The garden areas were lovely, even in February! I was very impressed with the gardening staff after a storm that […] blew threw the area; the entire hotel was cleaned, inside and out, within hours; no one would have known there had been any disruption. My only complaint was the street noise I experienced my first night (I was originally in the Palm House); the manager was very quick to offer me another room in the main building, where I never had another complaint. I would recommend this hotel to anyone and will most definately return myself! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Hôtel de charme"
Calme, propre très bien situé.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"歴史があり、エルサレムを体験できる。"
９０年代からのお付き合いで、久しぶりに宿泊しましたが、良い伝統は残っていました。歴史あるホテルで、昔から多くの有名人が宿泊しています。 エルサレム旧市街にも近く、観光にも最適です。食事がとてもおいしい。朝食付きで宿泊するのをお勧めします。この国では、めったに食べられない、豚肉のソーセージや、ハム、ベーコンもおいしいのが出てきます。これも有名なバーが営業していなかったのはちょっと残念。小さいけれど、書店があり、この地を知るのに必要な英語の本がそろっています。Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem"
Very nice hotel, superbe old building. Havd booked the cheapest room available, and was disapointed by the room which was very small and quite cold. Difficulties to have the internet connection working in the room. Probably the more expensive rooms are better, but the cheap ones are quite expensive for what you get.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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