American Colony Hotel
23 Nablus Rd, Jerusalem, IL 97200
Location. The American Colony Hotel is housed in a classical Ottoman building in the centre of Jerusalem, formerly a Pasha's Palace, and has been host to characters as diverse as Sir Winston Churchill and Uma Thurman. The Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount is two kilometres from the hotel and the Mount of Olives is three kilometres away. Malcha Train Station is 7.5 kilometres from the hotel and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport is 20 kilometres away, an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.
Hotel Features. The hotel has its own heated outdoor swimming pool set in the lush, sub-tropical gardens complete with palm trees. Massage treatments are available and there is a sauna and fitness equipment. The air-conditioned public areas have antique furniture as well as complimentary wireless Internet access with complimentary newspapers available in the lobby. On-site shopping includes an antique shop, a gift shop and a bookshop. Tour assistance is available as is free parking.
The Arabesque serves continental and Arabic dishes in a Middle Eastern setting while. Val's Brasserie Lounge serves local specialities and continental dishes by the swimming pool plus traditional English afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, cake and strawberry jam. The Courtyard is in the hotel courtyard and features a Turkish Fountain, lush greenery and fresh flowers; it is open for breakfast lunch and dinner, weather permitting.
Guestrooms. The 84 guestrooms over four floors have 19th century Ottoman style combined with contemporary furnishings. All are equipped with high-speed wireless Internet access, satellite television with pay movies and direct-dial phones with voicemail. Other amenities include air conditioning, complimentary bottled water and minibars. Designer toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers are all provided. Guest are offered a drink on the house on arrival.
Expert Tip. Jerusalem's historical heritage is unrivalled but perhaps the one thing not to miss is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, said to be on the site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus.
Free Meal Credit
Book a stay for 3 nights or more for travel between October 1, 2009 and December 20, 2009 and receive the following:
One free dinner at Arabesque restaurant per person in roomAll Israeli citizens will be charged national VAT upon check-out.
Location Description: JERUSALEM
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Room Types
Classic Pasha
One queen or two twin beds. 19th-century Ottoman style architecture combined with contemporary furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access, satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone with voicemail. Air conditioning, complimentary bottled water, minibar. Designer toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Welcome amenities.
Junior Suite
One king bed. Located in the newer parts of hotel and in the Palm House. Larger room. 19th-century Ottoman style combined with contemporary furnishings. Some rooms with wooden ceilings. Complimentary wireless Internet access, satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone with voicemail. Air conditioning, complimentary bottled water, minibar. Designer toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Welcome amenities.
Superior Double
One queen bed or two twin beds. Located in newer section of hotel. 19th-century Ottoman style combined with contemporary furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access, satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone with voicemail. Air conditioning, complimentary bottled water, minibar. Designer toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Welcome amenities.
Standard Single
One twin bed or one queen bed. 19th-century Ottoman style combined with contemporary furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access, satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone with voicemail. Air conditioning, complimentary bottled water, minibar. Designer toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Welcome amenities.
Deluxe Pasha Double
1 double bed. 19th-century Ottoman style combined with contemporary furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Direct-dial phone. Satellite TV with pay movies. Complimentary bottled water. Minibar. Designer toiletries. Bathrobe. Slipper.
Property Amenities
- Patio
- Bar/lounge
- Shopping on site
- Secretarial services
- Laundry facilities
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Dry cleaning service
- Sauna
- Concierge desk
- Medical assistance available
- Computer rental
- Full-service health spa
- Suitable for children
- Babysitting or child care
- Room service (limited hours)
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Business center
- Security guard
- Fitness equipment
- Swimming pool - children's
- Banquet facilities
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Event catering
- Wedding services
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- Elevator/lift
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Number of rooms: 84
- Number of floors: 4
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Audio-visual equipment
- Tour assistance
- Coffee shop or café
- Parking (free)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
- Poolside bar
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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Property Information
4 Star Rating.
GuestRooms - 84
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Floors - 8
Area Activities
Old City - 1 kilometre (0.5 miles)
Rockefeller Museum - 1 kilometre (0.5 miles)
Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
Wailing Wall - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
Church of the Holy Sepulchre - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
Mount of Olives - 3 kilometres (2 miles)
Islamic Museum - 4 kilometres (2.5 miles)
The Knesset - 4 kilometres (2.5 miles)
Israel Museum - 5 kilometres (3 miles)
Church of the Nativity - 7 kilometres (4.5 miles)