The American Colony Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World - Jerusalem
31.78955, 35.229067Overview
5-star historic boutique hotel in Jerusalem with over a century of hospitality
Accommodations & Grounds
The American Colony Hotel occupies four distinct buildings-the Main House, East House, Palm House, and Cow Byre-each with its own architectural character. Rooms come with Italian Frette bed linen and bathrooms with designer amenities. The hotel's private gardens span multiple landscaped courtyards and are open for guests' use.
Dining & On-Site Culinary Experiences
Guests can eat at several on-site venues, including Arabesque restaurant and the Cellar Bar, which serves dinner. The signature Summer Bar offers barbecues and exotic cocktails in an outdoor setting. Daily afternoon tea is served with a selection of sandwiches and pastries.
Wellness & Leisure Facilities
The hotel's wellness center includes an outdoor swimming pool, sauna, fitness center with a high-tech gym, and spa facilities such as massage and spa packages. Sun loungers and umbrellas are provided around the heated seasonal pool. Spa lockers and a relaxation area are available.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The American Colony sits less than 1 mile from the Old City of Jerusalem, placing the Damascus Gate and the Tower of David Museum within walking distance. A nearby light-rail station connects to Jerusalem's modern city center. The hotel's garden setting provides a quiet retreat from the surrounding city.
Services & Concierge
A dedicated concierge team arranges personalized itineraries, including walking tours and local culture classes. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and luggage storage. Meeting and banquet facilities, along with a business center, are available for corporate guests.
- Location: less than 1 mile from Old City, near Damascus Gate
- Rooms: 4 character buildings with high ceilings and Frette linens
- Dining: Arabesque restaurant, Summer Bar, daily afternoon tea
- Wellness: outdoor pool, sauna, spa packages, high-tech fitness center
- Activities: walking tours, concierge-arranged itineraries, local culture classes
- Services: 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, meeting facilities
Rooms and availability
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
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Free Wi-Fi
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Shower
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Free Wi-Fi
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Shower
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Free Wi-Fi
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Shower
Facilities
Main facilities
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool
Heated swimming pool
Massage
Beauty treatment
Spa & wellness center
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Stores/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
Room view
- Garden view
- Pool view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The American Colony Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World
| 💵 Lowest room price | 420 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.7 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 31.9 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Ben Gurion, TLV |
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