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The American Colony HotelvsDan Jerusalem Hotel
Both Dan Jerusalem Hotel and The American Colony Hotel are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The American Colony Hotel scores significantly better than Dan Jerusalem Hotel. The American Colony Hotel comes in at #3 in Jerusalem with approval from 8 sources like DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Star Service.
The American Colony Hotel
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
1 Louis Vincent Street, Jerusalem 9720071, Israel
From $300/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The American Colony Hotel is a converted 19th-century pasha's palace within East Jerusalem, close to the walls of the Old City and the Damascus Gate."
Fodor's "Once a pasha's palace, this cool limestone oasis with its flower-filled inner courtyard and gorgeous garden is in a class of its own." Full review
Insight Guides "Jerusalem’s oldest hotel has much character and charm, and is favored by the foreign press corps on account of its location between West and East Jerusalem."
DK Eyewitness "The fabled American Colony pampers visitors with classic Arabian architecture, a flowery Turkish courtyard, lush gardens and plenty of Oriental charm."
Star Service "This famous East Jerusalem boutique-hotel, built in 1860 by Ottoman Pasha al-Hussein for his harem of four wives, retains its historic charm." Full review
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Business-oriented rooms offer desks, data ports and multinational sockets, avoiding any need for foreigners to request adaptors.
The Telegraph7.0
"A tranquil, romantic, colonial-era hotel in Jerusalem, with beautiful gardens, spacious rooms and an excellent choice of restaurants, a short tram ride from the Old City." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Historic and elegant mansion-style hotel within a walled compound in East Jerusalem, long a favorite with the world’s press corps, celebrities and dignitaries." Full review
Frommer's "Popular with journalists, scholars, archaeologists, and diplomats, the American Colony has become almost as legendary as Rick's Cafe in Casablanca." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"More than any other hotel in the city, the American Colony does its best to whisk you back through time to Jerusalem circa 1900, with its period architecture, elegant furnishings and colonial air." Full review
Dan Jerusalem Hotel Star Service Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler Fodor's Frommer's
32 Lehi Street, Jerusalem 97856, Israel
From $169/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service "This opulent, sprawling hotel has a dramatic multitiered lobby with superb sculptures. Guests are serenaded by running water gushing up from the large, impressive mosaic pool." Full review
Frommer's "Designed by one of Israel's foremost architects, the Regency (opened in 1987) was considered one of the city's finest hotels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler81.8
"Impressive in size and style. Updated rooms are a must, and a fair number overlook Old City." Full review
Fodor's "Cascading down Mount Scopus, the sprawling Dan Jerusalem has spectacular views, an oasislike pool, and a bold design." Full review
Frommer's "Built in the 1980s, with an impressive contemporary design...include sweeping views of the Old City in the distance, very good breakfasts, top service, a large pool and extensive sports facilities" Full review
