The American Colony Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World - Jerusalem

$$$$||View on mapJerusalem, Israel1 Louis Vincent Street, Jerusalem, Israel, 97200|
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The American Colony Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World - Jerusalem
1 Louis Vincent Street, Jerusalem, Israel, 97200·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.1
Facilities8.9
Staff8.9
Location8.5
Who stays here
Couples53%
Families20%
Solo10%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.1
Facilities8.9
Staff8.9
Location8.5
Who stays here
Couples53%
Families20%
Solo10%
Groups9%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of ILS 130.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew
Building
Year renovated:2006
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:86
Former name
American Colony
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Rooms and availability

Classic Room
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shower
Junior Suite
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shower
Suite
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shower
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Heated swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

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
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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

Location

1 Louis Vincent Street, Jerusalem, Israel, 97200
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1 Louis Vincent Street, Jerusalem, Israel, 97200
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1 Louis Vincent Street, Jerusalem, Israel, 97200
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