American Colony Hotel - Jerusalem

The green courtyard and the intelligent architecture of the Arab mansion from 1800 something, which keep the rooms at a moderate temperature, and the privacy makes this hotel my favorite. Both suitable for business, party and a romantic getaway.

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American Colony er meget charmerende, og hotellets historie rækker tilbage til 1865 (dog ikke som hotel). Beliggenheden på grænsen mellem Vest- og Øst-Jerusalem er god, og man kan gå til Damaskus-porten på 10 minutter. Hvis man er interesseret i håndmalet armensk keramik, ligger den bedste butik i Jerusalem kun 5 minutters gang fra hotellet på Nablus […] Road nr. 14. Butikken har ligget der siden 1922, og drives af familien Basilian, som har renoveret fliserne på Klippemoskéen. Hotellet er hyggeligt, og personalet venligt. Jeg har dog boet på hoteller, hvor rengøringsstandarden var højere. Håndklæder og sengetøj var rent, men slidt. Der er ikke kaffe/te udstyr på værelset. Fitness center og pool er af god standard, og morgenmadsbuffeten udmærket. Der er en glimrende souvenirbutik og boghandel på hotellets område, samt en hyggelig kælderbar. Kvarteret er roligt, men dog lejlighedsvis med en smule trafikstøj. Læs mere

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Be sure to walk around and view the history of this hotel. The only negative I can think of was they may have been a bit understaffed. This hotel was extraordinary!

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This is unique and appropriate for a city with such deep history. The hotel is a fitting asset with its own charms and history. My room was terrific (room 61 in the new building) and every aspect of the service was exceptional, especially the front desk and concierge. I would definitely stay here again.

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A wonderful stylish building with peaceful courtyard and nice swimming pool. The service and rooms are excellent.

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Limited room accessibility (stairs only entrance to the building) for family with a stroller. The room itself was nice and spacey and very clean. The internet - while free, is at crawl speed and isn't usable at all. The breakfast is mediocre at best and the service is taking the time. There are a few small gardens in the hotel, both of them were at […] different stages of renovation. Location is central, but nothing interesting is in immediate vicinity - the main Jerusalem attractions are still aren't reachable by foot unless you are prepared to walk for almost a hour. To sum it up, a very cute hotel, great historic building - but I would struggle to give it 5 stars. The fact that this is a 5 star hotel probably has to do more with the lack of hotel certification in Israel then the hotel itself. Læs mere

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I highly recommend it to everybody. As I said homy, cozy. Staff and food are great. That's the place to stay.

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The staff is professional, the breakfast a real feast. However food is overpriced.

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Great historic hotel with friendly efficient staff.

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This is one of the great hotels of the world. I was there in early January: the decor was tasteful and festive. The service was impeccable, and the food was delicious and tremendous in range. I shall undoubtedly return to this hotel when I am in Jerusalem.

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Professional guide arranged by the hotel was the best we have ever employed in Jerusalem. A superb stay!

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Rooms perfect. Breakfast does need an a la carte. Dinner needs more options.

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Fantastic hotel with lots of history and fantastic service.In East Jerusalem a Palestinian area but a safe 10 minute walk to the Old City.Lovely swimming pool and leafy courtyard for meals. Very knowledgable and efficient staff.

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Lawrence of Arabia and General Allenby stayed in this lovingly maintained historic property. The food is considerably better than one can typically find in Jerusalem. The only thing holding me back from giving it 5 stars is the service. It was fine and pleasant, but not 5 star quality.

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Excellent room and staff service and beautiful installations. Highly recommend

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The most beautiful hotel, staff polite, food excellent, position convenient. Guests mostly business people single travellers and couples. Only issues we had were that there is no conceige and noone who was able to tell us how to get to another area of Jerusalem. We also asked which was the nearest stop for the tram and no one could tell us that either. I […] did complete the in house questionaire and received a polite response within 24 hrs - excellent Læs mere

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Lovely oasis close to the Old City. Some staff more helpful than others. Receptionists a little abrupt but other staff very good. Light bulbs in bathroom too dim.

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A true 'gem' of an hotel...beautiful garden, friendly staff, comfortable room. Could not fault it.!! Extremely well located near to the Old City. Staff friendly, kind and efficient. One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. I would certainly book again on any return visit to Jerusalem. Breakfast buffet excellent as were the meals we had in the hotel. […] The hotel has a great pool, ideal after a day's site seeing. Taxi's always available at door and are driven by Knowledgable, trustworthy drivers who add to the travel experience with their knowledge and suggestions. Læs mere

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It was very good; higly recommendable place.

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I was very happy.

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The American Colony is an oasis of peace.The Old Building is still beautiful,the garden is excellent, the bookstore superb, and breakfast in the garden every morning not to be missed. There is no downside. I actually extended my stay here for a week becuse it was so great. It is also a great price for a Five Star hotel!

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I always wanted to stay at the American Colony and finally did. And what a pleasure it was. OK, so you pay a little more, but it is absolutely worth every penny. Most friendly staff; beautifully appointed rooms; impeccably clean throughout; lovely gardens and pool; WI-FI throughout; authentic gourmet breakfast and meals. We used the nearby streetcar […] for transportation...totally convenient to get everywhere quickly and cheap. I can't wait to go back. Læs mere

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This is the most beautiful hotel in Jerusalem, a stone's throw from the Old City, and in a lovely mansion dripping with history and character; it has a beautiful pool and courtyard for dining; the staff is wonderful. Downsides are the rooms and furnishings are dated and lack easily accessible outlet plugs; also the food in the restaurant is ridiculously […] overpriced -- $19 for tabbouleh salad, $20 for a burger?! Læs mere

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This oasis in the heat and press of Jerusalem was something wonderful. Thank you!

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It's a lovely hotel in many ways but it's sliding downhill in terms of cleanliness and comfort. If it charged less, it would be worth it.

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Breakfast was great. Rooms and bathroom are small. No turndown service. Although you can walk to the old city, the surrounding neighborhood isn't nice at all and can involve walking through some not so pleasant areas if you're coming back at night. My guess, you'll do that once and then take cabs all the time. I'll stay at a more central hotel next […] time, there are plenty of choices. Læs mere

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The hotel is simply in a class of its own for attractiveness, atmosphere, history and luxury.

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Friendly staff. Excellent service. Good location. Lovely garden with restaurant and pool.

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A beautiful, gracious hotel - worth every penny. And an easy walk to the Old City. Food was fantastic as well!

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dining room staff and food were excellent,. Room view was out onto to adjoining room balcony and bathroom was a little smelly, for the price expected a nicer room. The lounge and gardens were beautiful.

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I have stayed at a number of highly ranked hotels in my travels. However, The American Colony Hotel ranks on the top of my list with a place to stay that has flavor and charm. Hotel personnel are courteous, food is elegantly displayed, and the surroundings are choice. Just a quick 20 minute walk from old Jerusalem.

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Excellent location. Ten minute walk from the Damascus or Herods Gate of Old Jerusalem. The staff is very service oriented and efficient. I particularly enjoyed the surroundings and the history behind this property. Highly recommended.

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Beautiful hotel in a great location. Friendly staff and tasty food as well. Be prepared to hear the Islam call to prayer right outside your window 5 times per day. After a few days the 5am call does not wake you up!

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Pros Amazing breakfast beautiful grounds bar, breakfast and housekeeping staff were very sweet Cons unfortunately i would not categorize this hotel as five star because 1) the sheets were dirty with big yellow stains on them 2) no conditioner provided with the toiletries 3) the reception staff was not professional at all. They seemed more interested […] in collecting money then makes guest feel welcome and comfortable. They also seemed to give misinformation on more than one occasion so double check whatever they tell you. It's seems as though the manager (forget his name) works hard to keep it up to par with other 5 star hotel but things fall through the cracks. Læs mere

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The hotel has a real colonial vibe with a lot of history. It is really charming but in need of a little touch up. The rooms could be a little cleaner and the sheets changed more often. However, I enjoyed the variety of guests staying at the hotel and met some great people. I was able to organize some trips to the Old City and by the end of my stay, […] I had made some new friends. I would stay there again but maybe in one of the newer remodeled rooms. Breakfast was wonderful. Læs mere

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A gem of a hotel close to the old city, with wonderful staff, beautiful rooms and a terrific breakfast!

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Loved the relaxed, friendly, unpretentious service.

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Charming old building with sensitive modern additions, wonderful flower-filled courtyard & gardens. Fascinating history. Very helpful staff. Fabulous food. Not cheap, but great for a special occasion.

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Even though the American Colony does deliver on its colonial old world charm, the rooms are in need of some doing up and the service needs to step up a notch. This is indeed a good choice for your stay in Jerusalem, but if you expect a Leading Hotel of the World, you're bound to be disappointed.

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Nice hotel with good atmosphere, with a beautiful garden and pool area. The grade was a bit lower due to that the bread and pastries in the breakfast buffe where not fresh,. there was also staff who were wacum cleaning outside our room at 7.30 in the morning, very disturbing. The total impression is not a 5 star hotel rather 4 star.

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