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Deluxe Pasha Double
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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1 Louis Vincent Street, Jerusalem, 9720071
  • Place, Ben Yehuda Street
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mamilla Mall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Western Wall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tel Aviv (TLV-Ben Gurion)
    ‪53 min drive‬
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Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room

Comfort Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Pasha Double or Twin

Classic Pasha Double or Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Balcony Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Balcony with Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Pasha Double

Deluxe Pasha Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite

Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The American Colony Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a poolside bar, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The American Colony Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. George's Cathedral. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a poolside bar, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Steps from St. George's Cathedral and 8 minutes by foot from Garden Tomb
The American Colony Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The American Colony Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

This 4.5-star Jerusalem hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy local cuisine breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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 transport

  • 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
  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The American Colony Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ILS 360.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 4 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 673 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 673 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 673 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 673 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 673 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique hotel with wonderful staff, excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Torsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely from start to end
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to stay and walking distance to the old city
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anastacia

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An exceptional stay. This hotel is an oasis in Jerusalem. Incredibly historic, lush and beautiful. Staff were incredibly kind and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

andreas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Nice hotel we had a good stay friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and food excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Bet place in Jerusalem.

Great hotel with great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property all around Wonderful facility
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

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

Amazing hotel

Amazing hotel and great staff. Staff are always happy to help
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eden

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

Wonderful, beautiful, historic, FIVE STARS!

The American Colony is always a delight!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ori

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommended

Beautiful hotel, had an excellent weekend. Helpful staff, great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place in East Jerusalem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific hotel in a great area near to the attractions. A truly special property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marianne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
stunning gardens lovely staff great service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Beautiful hotel in a beautiful city.

Great Hotel with great staff. A place that makes a home from him as it has done for many decades.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Great service and in particular the guide Youssef who was world class