The American Colony Hotel, a landmark fairytale get-away in the heart of Jerusalem, has been providing its luxurious hospitality services for more than 120 years. Personified by classic Arabian arches, elaborate furnishings and opulent suites, this elegant boutique hotel prides itself in offering guests an enchanting �east-meets-west' experience in a distinctively tranquil and romantic setting. With state-of-the-art amenities for business and leisure travelers and the bygone grandeur of royalty in the Pasha's suite, the American Colony's ambience and splendour enchants its guests with the ultimate blend of modern conveniences and old world charm. Its lush gardens, world-class restaurants, rich theme-night entertainment offerings and quintessential style, have earned the American Colony its distinguished reputation as an �oasis' where timeless elegance meets contemporary facilities to provide new and returning guests of all ages with an extraordinary experience.
The American Colony is recognized and respected by the hotel and travel industries. In addition to being voted "Best Hotel in the Middle East" for two consecutive years (2003-2004) by Cond� Nast Traveler magazine, the hotel has also been nominated for the prestigious "World Travel Award" 2004, as "Best Hotel in Israel". In 1996, the hotel was awarded membership in the elite Relais & Ch�teaux association, whose qualifying establishments must exemplify par excellence the "5C's": Courtesy, Charm, Character, Calm and Cuisine. Those who have already enjoyed the magic of the American Colony have described the hotel as a private kingdom.
The American Colony hotel has hosted many renowned guests from all walks of life: Sir Winston Churchill, Laurence of Arabia, Sir John Gielgud, Lauren Bacall Peter O'Toole, Marc Chagall, Alec Guiness, Richard Widmark, Joan Baez, Richard Gere, Leon Uris, Donald Pleasance, John le Carre, Graham Greene and the Empress of Ethiopia, among many other celebrities and dignitaries, have all made the Colony their home away from home.
The hotel is within walking distance of all of Jerusalem's major sights and within ten minutes of the Damascus Gate in the Old City, with a 45-minute drive from Ben Gurion airport outside Tel Aviv.

Executive Rooms:Located primarily in the newer sections of the hotel. Recently refurbished to meet our most exigent guests' expectations, they all have electronic safes, hairdryer, interactive TV, cable with in-house video and Broadband Internet access.         Pasha Classical:The famous original rooms built by the Turkish Pasha in the 1800's for his three wives. Three rooms in the Courtyard for Summer time and three rooms above for the winter. They are all completely refurbished using our best efforts to respect the charm and the atmosphere of the original building.         Pasha Deluxe:Every room was built to order with typical Ottoman architecture of the 1800's. Step back more than a hundred years and lose yourself in history.         Junior Suites:These are larger rooms, some with wooden ceilings. They are located in the newer parts of the hotel and in the Palm House.         Suites:Beautiful spacious rooms with a large sitting area. They are located both in the new & original wing of the hotel. They are comfortable with a typical oriental touch and provide all the modern facilities that you would expect in a quality hotel.