American Colony Hotel

A former Pasha's Palace built about 1860, the American Colony Hotel reflects the opulence and style of a bygone age.[more]

A former Pasha's Palace built about 1860, the American Colony Hotel reflects the opulence and style of a bygone age. Here East meets West in the spacious rooms with traditional vaulted or painted ceilings, arched doorways and carved stone work which provide full modern amenities. The American Colony Hotel has a reputation as one of the best hotels in the world. It has hosted such distinguished and discriminating personalities as Peter Ustinove, Omar Sharif, Graham Greene, T.E. Lawrence of Arabia, Ingrid Bergman, Jimmy Carter, Giorgio Armani, Mikhail Gorbachov. Its old stone buildings, surrounded by extensive tree and flower filled gardens, give it a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere. Its quiet central courtyard is a favourite meeting and eating place for both local and foreign guests. In its various restaurants Middle Eastern and international cuisine is served. The hotel is only 10 minutes walk to the Old City, 10 minutes to the Holy Sepulcher, 15 minutes to the Wailing Wall and 2 minutes to the Garden Tomb. *Israeli citizens must pay 18% V.A.T in addition to the above[less]