Hotel Israel - Buildings | American Colony

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1952, visit of Helen Keller, author and political activist, to American Colony

BUILDINGS

Quietly elegant and set in its own grounds yet close to the city centre, lovingly maintained, preserving its history yet providing all the needs for the most demanding modern traveler.

THE MAIN HOUSE Comprises the original American Colony building and the new wing. Built in the mid 19th century by Pasha Rabah Effendi El Husseini on the ruins of an older Ottoman building. Purchased by the American Colony in 1895. VIEW MORE >	THE EAST HOUSE One of the original American Colony buildings, the East House was built circa 1870 by Pasha Rabah Effendi El Husseini and recently completely restored and refurbished. It is just across from our Main House and adjoins The East House Garden. VIEW MORE >	THE COW BYRE Constructed as an agricultural building by the early colonists in the local style, this was used at first as a barn and animal shelter, and later as a forge. Now lovingly restored and reopened in November 2011. VIEW MORE >
THE PALM HOUSE Another of the original buildings of The American Colony. Recently refurbished to the highest standards, including a magnificent display of John Whiting's photography collection. VIEW MORE >	THE COTTAGES Used in the old days as cottages for single American Colony members, built over an extensive system of water cisterns.  In these buildings you will find Munir Barakat "Antiquarian" Giftshop, Munther's Bookshop and the Terrace Café. VIEW MORE >

American Colony

The American Colony Hotel, 1 Louis Vincent Street, Jerusalem, Israel | Ph: +972 2 627 9777 | reserv@amcol.co.il

The American Colony is a luxurious 5 star Jerusalem hotel that embodies modern, state of the art facilities with the ambience and history of a bygone era. One of the most famous Jerusalem hotels, the 5 star American Colony Hotel is a family owned, Swiss-managed boutique hotel in Jerusalem. It is a member of Leading Hotels of the World and is one of few luxury hotels in Israel and Palestine. We offer our guests an oasis of tranquility in the vibrant city of Jerusalem. We also offer complimentary wireless (and in many rooms corded) internet access throughout this 5 Star Jerusalem Hotel. The rooms and suites in this Israel hotel are housed in four unique historic buildings, the Main House, the East House, the Cow Byre and the Palm House. This East Jerusalem hotel, situated on the seam between Palestinian East Jerusalem and Israeli West Jerusalem is famous for its neutrality. It provides accommodation in Jerusalem and is a meeting place for politicians, diplomats and journalists. This luxury hotel is one of few Jerusalem hotels near the Old City, within walking distance of many of Jerusalem’s historic sites and within 10 minutes of the Damascus Gate, and only a 45 minute drive from Ben Gurion airport outside Tel Aviv.