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The American Colony Hotel
ONE LOUIS VINCENT ST
The American Colony Hotel(The American Colony Hotel)
Member Benefits
50 USD Dining Credit
Complimentary Breakfast
Early Check In (subject to availability)
Late Check Out (subject to availability)
Room upgrade (subject to availability)
Benefits apply only to eligible rates. The room and rate terms shown before booking determine the confirmed inclusions.
About
The American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem is a historic landmark, blending Ottoman, Art Nouveau, and modern architectural styles. Established in 1897, this unique 5-star hotel offers a serene oasis in the vibrant city. It features beautifully appointed rooms, lush gardens, and a range of dining experiences from casual to fine dining. Located in East Jerusalem, it provides convenient access to the Old City's historical sites, cultural attractions, and bustling markets, offering guests a tranquil base for exploring Jerusalem's rich heritage.
Guest Reviews
Guest review insight13 recent reviews2025-07-19 — 2026-05-30
The American Colony Hotel stands out for its historic character, peaceful gardens and unusually warm, professional service. Guests repeatedly describe it as a calm retreat with a lived-in, old-world atmosphere rather than a conventionally flashy luxury stay. Location, food and comfortable rooms are frequent strengths, though one recent stay reported a disappointing balcony/pool-view upgrade and noise from a loudspeaker.
Quiet time in the gardens or courtyard, often described as an oasis within JerusalemA drink in the intimate bar spaces, including the seasonal barsDining in a historic setting, with guests praising both breakfast and restaurant mealsThe festive seasonal decoration and the hotel’s strong sense of place
Guests return for
- Historic, characterful setting with a strong old-world atmosphere
- Warm, attentive service across reception, housekeeping, restaurant, bar and shop
- Peaceful gardens and courtyard spaces that feel removed from the city
- Convenient Jerusalem location, with the Damascus Gate and Garden Tomb mentioned as walkable
Worth knowing
- One guest found a supposed balcony pool-view upgrade misleading: the balcony was very small and the,
- That same stay reported a closed, poorly presented pool area and loudspeaker noise
- The hotel’s appeal is more about atmosphere and local character than overtly polished, high-gloss op
Themes are synthesized from recent guest feedback. Individual experiences vary, and current rate terms always take precedence.
Nearby Attractions
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
2364.9 km away
National Gallery
2364.9 km away
Palazzo Podestà
2677.0 km away
Jet d'Eau de Genève
2954.3 km away
Peter and Paul Fortress
3152.1 km away
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Booking Info
Check-inSep 12, 2026
Check-outSep 13, 2026
Guests2 Adults