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King David HotelvsThe American Colony Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, The King David scores slightly better than The American Colony Hotel. The King David ranks #1 in Jerusalem with accolades from 12 reviews including Fodor's, Concierge and Star Service.
King David Hotel
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23 King David St, Jerusalem 94101, Israel
From $384/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "It's just a ten-minute walk from the Old City, and the outdoor pool is huge and set within elegant, manicured gardens."
Jetsetter "Jerusalem stone blocks meet glass and steel curves at this family-friendly spot overlooking the Old City walls." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A favourite with American Presidents, the historic King David, built of pink sandstone in 1931, is famed for its King Solomon-style lobby, grassy gardens and Mandate-era atmosphere."
Star Service "Overlooking the walls of the Old City, a five-minute walk west from Jaffa Gate, this luxury property is directly across from the tony outdoor Mamilla Mall." Full review
Star Service "In the heart of the modern city, a short walk to the Old City's Jaffa Gate, the outdoor Mamilla Mall and much more, this legendary place holds more history within its rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "'s property with a location a stone's throw from the Old City and rich interiors (redone by Adam Tihany in 2011) that are steeped in glamour: a long list of heads of state and celebrities have graced its halls." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The King David is one of Jerusalem's -- and indeed Israel's -- most famous hotels, drawing countless diplomats and celebrities since it opened in 1930." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Ideally located landmark hotel, popular with diplomats and visiting dignitaries, in a parklike setting overlooking the ramparts of the Old City." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A luxurious retreat overlooking Jerusalem's Old City, featuring elegant interiors, spacious rooms, a fine dining restaurant and spectacular views." Full review
Frommer's "The King David continues to be a perfectly maintained symbol of a bygone era (including a rather formal staff), but its reputation and list of diplomatic and celebrity guests continues to grow." Full review
The American Colony Hotel Concierge
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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
