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.