Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East
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Nablus Road Pob 19215 Jerusalem Israel
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Hotel Description
General Description
Location. The American Colony Hotel is housed in a classical Ottoman building in the centre of Jerusalem, formerly a Pasha's Palace, and has been host to characters as diverse as Sir Winston Churchill and Uma Thurman. The Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount is two kilometres from the hotel and the Mount of Olives is three kilometres away. Malcha Train Station is 7.5 kilometres from the hotel and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport is 20 kilometres away, an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.
Hotel Features. The hotel has its own heated outdoor swimming pool set in the lush, sub-tropical gardens complete with palm trees. Massage treatments are available and there is a sauna and fitness equipment. The air-conditioned public areas have antique furniture as well as complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access with complimentary newspapers available in the lobby. On-site shopping includes an antique shop, a gift shop and a bookshop. Tour assistance is available as is free parking.

The Arabesque serves continental and Arabic dishes in a Middle Eastern setting while. Val's Brasserie Lounge serves local specialities and continental dishes by the swimming pool plus traditional English afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, cake and strawberry jam. The Courtyard is in the hotel courtyard and features a Turkish Fountain, lush greenery and fresh flowers; it is open for breakfast lunch and dinner, weather permitting.

Guestrooms. The 84 guestrooms over four floors have 19th century Ottoman style combined with contemporary furnishings. All are equipped with high-speed wireless Internet access, satellite television with pay movies and direct-dial phones with voicemail. Other amenities include air conditioning, complimentary bottled water and minibars. Designer toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers are all provided. Guest are offered a drink on the house on arrival.

Expert Tip. Jerusalem's historical heritage is unrivalled but perhaps the one thing not to miss is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, said to be on the site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus.

Please Note:
Kosher dishes are not served by the hotel or in its restaurants. However, there are select restaurants in the surrounding area that can provide them.
The national VAT rate of the full price of the booking will be charges to all Israeli guests. This charge is payable to the hotel.


Overview
Check In Time - 2 PM
Check Out Time - Noon
Doorman/doorwoman
Limo/Town Car service available
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk

Exterior
The main building is of traditional architecture built in Jerusalem stone and beautifully restored. There are a further two modern buildings.

Lobby
The lobby is large and of traditional design and decor with dark wooden, classic furniture.

Luxury Hotel Accommodation
Rooms
Classic Pasha-One queen or two twin beds. 19th-century Ottoman style architecture combined with contemporary furnishings. Complimentary high-speed Internet access, satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone with voicemail. Air conditioning, complimentary bottled water, minibar. Designer toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Welcome amenities.

Junior Suite -One king bed. Located in the newer parts of hotel and in the Palm House. Larger room. 19th-century Ottoman style combined with contemporary furnishings. Some rooms with wooden ceilings. Complimentary high-speed Internet access, satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone with voicemail. Air conditioning, complimentary bottled water, minibar. Designer toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Welcome amenities.

Superior Double -One queen bed or two twin beds. Located in newer section of hotel. 19th-century Ottoman style combined with contemporary furnishings. Complimentary high-speed Internet access, satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone with voicemail. Air conditioning, complimentary bottled water, minibar. Designer toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Welcome amenities.

Standard Single-One twin bed or one queen bed. 19th-century Ottoman style combined with contemporary furnishings. Complimentary high-speed Internet access, satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone with voicemail. Air conditioning, complimentary bottled water, minibar. Designer toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Welcome amenities.

Room Facilities
Pay movies, Premium bedding, Window opens, Voice mail, Internet access - high speed, Cribs (infant beds) available, Bottled water in room (complim, Iron/ironing board (on request, Direct-dial phone, Welcome amenities, Bathroom telephone, Internet access - wireless, Premium TV channel(s), Blackout drapes/curtains, Turndown service, Child care (in room, surcharge, Smoking rooms, Slippers, Sewing kit, Extra towels/bedding in room, Handheld shower, Internet access - complimentar, Makeup mirror, Bathrobes, In-room safe, Designer toiletries, Desk, Hair dryer, Private bathroom, Hypo-allergenic bedding availa, Cable/satellite TV, Air conditioning, Complimentary newspaper, Wake-up calls, Minibar, Housekeeping

Check-in Time
2:00 PM

Check-out Time
12:00 PM

Facilities
Dining
-NAME: THE ARABESQUE

-LOCATION: ON PROPERTY

-CHARGE TO ROOM: YES

-HOURS: 630-1030, 1845-2200

-DAYS: OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

-CUISINE: INTERNATIONAL AND ORIENTAL

-MEALS SERVED: BREAKFAST AND DINNER

-PRICES: IN US DOLLARS

-ATTIRE: NOT AVAILABLE

-ENTERTAINMENT: NOT AVAILABLE

-SEATING CAPACITY: 90 PEOPLE

-RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: YES

-OTHER INFORMATION: SATURDAY BUFFET LUNCHEON 1200-1500

Name : Val Lounge

Location : On property

Cuisine: lounge style cuisine, snacks

Meals served: lunch, afternoon tea, dinner

Price: $

Attire: no

Seating: 40

Reservation: no first come first served

Location
Transportation
Getting there. The hotel can arrange transfers for a charge and taxis are available at the airport with the fare typically USD 60.