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The American Colony Hotel โ€“ Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Luxury
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1.401298464324817E-45 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Historic elegance in a serene oasis

Stately and charming, this historical property in East Jerusalem offers a serene garden oasis with stunning grounds. Delight in the superb swimming pool, beautiful restaurant, and bar, all while enjoying impeccable service and a Zen-like atmosphere.

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
The current price is โ‚น31,145
โ‚น31,145 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec

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Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Pasha Double or Twin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Pasha Double or Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Balcony Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Comfort Balcony with Pool View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Balcony with Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Pasha Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Pasha Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
1 Louis Vincent Street, Jerusalem, 9720071

What's nearby

  • Garden Tomb - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Damascus Gate - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ben Yehuda Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Temple Mount - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Western Wall - 7 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Yekuti'el Adam Station - 11 min drive
  • Jerusalem Biblical Zoo Station - 23 min drive
  • Tel Aviv (TLV-Ben Gurion) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชHafalafel Hatemani - ื”ืคืœืืคืœ ื”ืชื™ืžื ื™ - โ€ฌ10 min walk
  • โ€ชPhiladelphia Restaurant - โ€ฌ8 min walk
  • โ€ชCloves - โ€ฌ6 min walk
  • โ€ชGallery Cafe - โ€ฌ9 min walk
  • โ€ช7 Eleven Cafe - โ€ฌ8 min walk

About this property

The American Colony Hotel โ€“ Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Boutique family-friendly hotel near Western Wall
A poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and shopping on-site are just a few of the amenities provided at The American Colony Hotel โ€“ Small Luxury Hotels of the World. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Enjoy garden views and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and a porter/bellboy
  • A gift shop, a reception hall and smoke-free property
  • A computer station, concierge services and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 92 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and free international calls, as well as perks, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ILS 130 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Cellar Bar
  • The Summer Bar

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ILS 360.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Israel value-added tax (18%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately ILS 130 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ILS 360.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be 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 property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

American Colony
American Colony Hotel
American Colony Hotel Jerusalem
American Colony Jerusalem
Hotel American Colony
American Colony Hotel The Leading Hotels of the World

Frequently asked questions

Does The American Colony Hotel โ€“ Small Luxury Hotels of the World have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The American Colony Hotel โ€“ Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

As of 28 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The American Colony Hotel โ€“ Small Luxury Hotels of the World on 14 Dec 2025 start from โ‚น31,144.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The American Colony Hotel โ€“ Small Luxury Hotels of the World pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The American Colony Hotel โ€“ Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The American Colony Hotel โ€“ Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The American Colony Hotel โ€“ Small Luxury Hotels of the World located?

This family-friendly Jerusalem hotel is located in the historical district, within 1 mi (2 km) of St. George's Cathedral and Western Wall. Garden Tomb and Damascus Gate are also within 15 minutes.

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The American Colony Hotel โ€“ Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 666 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ardyth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful oasis in busy Jerusalem! Exceptional service, beautiful rooms, wonderful amenities! Outstanding hotel, 5-stars in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastacia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very cool place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is lovely, staff is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An exceptional stay. This hotel is an oasis in Jerusalem. Incredibly historic, lush and beautiful. Staff were incredibly kind and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt M. Kvaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extraordinary Arab hospitality

Extraordinary experience in East Jerusalem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. You can enjoy good breakfast. The internet connection was not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to stay and walking distance to the old city
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best hotel I have ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel but the internet connection is bad in some rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

andreas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Nice hotel we had a good stay friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and food excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bet place in Jerusalem.

Great hotel with great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property all around Wonderful facility
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Only place to stay in Jerusalem

The best hotel and staff in Jerusalem. The gardens, bar, restaurant were awesome. Hotel is outstandingly beautiful
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel

Amazing hotel and great staff. Staff are always happy to help
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful, beautiful, historic, FIVE STARS!

The American Colony is always a delight!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ori

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommended

Beautiful hotel, had an excellent weekend. Helpful staff, great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place in East Jerusalem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms needs a little refurbishment incl curtains there is very old
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific hotel in a great area near to the attractions. A truly special property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

marianne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
stunning gardens lovely staff great service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel in a beautiful city.

Great Hotel with great staff. A place that makes a home from him as it has done for many decades.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Great service and in particular the guide Youssef who was world class