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A spacious courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by seating areas and a view of a building through an arched window.
An indoor courtyard with an arched ceiling, seating arrangements, and a hanging light fixture.
An arched stone entrance with a pathway leading through it, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A courtyard with palm trees, outdoor seating, and a building with arched windows and a red roof.
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a central floral arrangement, and multiple potted plants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $368
$368 nightly
$368 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23

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1 Louis Vincent Street, Jerusalem, 9720071
  • Place, Damascus Gate
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Holy Sepulchre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mamilla Mall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tel Aviv (TLV-Ben Gurion)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a television.

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Pasha Double or Twin

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Classic Pasha Double or Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

Junior Suite

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Balcony Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a vase, and a view through a glass door.

Comfort Balcony Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Balcony with Pool View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city through the window.

Comfort Balcony with Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Pasha Double

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table with a wine bottle, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Pasha Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a vase, and a view through a glass door.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with patterned sofas, a round coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE COMFORT

  • Sleeps 4

Double or Twin TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 6

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About the neighborhood

Jerusalem

With a stay at The American Colony Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World, you'll be centrally located in Jerusalem, within a 10-minute drive of Western Wall and Mount Herzl. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Garden Tomb and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Damascus Gate.

What's nearby

  • Garden Tomb - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Damascus Gate - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ben Yehuda Street - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Church of the Holy Sepulchre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mamilla Mall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Yekuti'el Adam Station - 9 min drive
  • Jerusalem (JRS-Malha Railway Station) - 21 min drive
  • Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maswadeh Fried Chicken - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gallery Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪ZAD Restaurant & Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Summer Bar at the American Colony Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Petra Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The American Colony Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World

The American Colony Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers 92 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 92 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free international calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a health club, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at The Cellar Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Cellar Bar - This bar serves light fare only.
The Summer Bar - Overlooking the garden, this bar serves light fare only.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite premium 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Israel Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Israel.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

The American Colony Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 680 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 680 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 680 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 680 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 680 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was very good serviceall over please send an Invoice ilan
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonlyn

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anastacia

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tim

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this hotel when I was 4 and it left such an impression that I’ve dreamed of coming back. Now, approaching my 50th birthday, I discovered little of the luxury or experienced changed - it just got better!!!! The rooms, the hospitality, the grounds, the experience - it was timeless excellence!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ali

Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consistent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kishor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in every way. Nice room and room service. Nice restaurants and food service. Superb swimming pool. Beautiful grounds. 15 minute walk to old city. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Not so great

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Very comfortable beds and great service

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ardyth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023