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The American Colony Hotel
Jerusalem, Israel · Independent · Core Luxury
An Ottoman pasha built the palace for his four wives. In 1902 Horatio and Anna Spafford's American Colony, a utopian Christian community, turned it into a guesthouse. Ninety-four rooms, still run by founding-family descendants, a century of diplomats and journalists using the courtyards as neutral ground. Cellar Bar downstairs. Two kilometres from the Western Wall.
- 94 rooms
- Opened 1902
- Neighborhood: Sheikh Jarrah
- Rooms from 474 sq ft (44 m²)
About The American Colony Hotel
- Ottoman pasha's palace converted in 1902 by Horatio and Anna Spafford's American Colony community.
- Still owned and run by descendants of the founding families; 94 rooms.
- A long-standing meeting ground for diplomats and journalists; Cellar Bar on site.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 474 sq ft (44 m²).
History
The house began as an Ottoman pasha's palace. In 1902 the American Colony, a utopian Christian community founded by Horatio and Anna Spafford, converted it into a guesthouse. Descendants of the founding families still own and operate the 94-room hotel. Courtyards, Cellar Bar, a long roll of diplomats and correspondents.
The setting
2 km from Western Wall.
Restaurants and bars
- Summer Bar — Bar
- Cellar Bar — Bar
- Courtyard restaurant — Restaurant
- Val's Brasserie — Restaurant
Experiences
- Shopping at Barakat Antiquarian and The Bookshop — Barakat Antiquarian sells antiques, oriental items and carpets; The Bookshop sells books on regional history, religions, cultures and contemporary fiction.
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool, sauna, and fitness center
- Expansive landscaped gardens and courtyards
- Complimentary high-speed WiFi and international phone calls
- Multiple dining venues including the award-winning Cellar Bar
- On-site bookshop and Palestinian handicraft gallery
- Wellness center offering spa treatments and massages
- EV charging
Awards
- Israel's Leading Boutique Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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