The American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem has once again been named Israel’s Leading Boutique Hotel for 2025 by the renowned World Travel Awards, marking the ninth time the hotel has received this distinguished honor.

Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards are recognized globally as the hallmark of excellence in the travel and tourism industry. Each year, more than 650,000 travel professionals and consumers worldwide vote to select the leading hotels and destinations across the globe. The American Colony Hotel first received this award in 2013 and has since been honored repeatedly in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and now again in 2025.

Alex Nassar, General Manager of The American Colony Hotel, commented following the announcement: “We are deeply honored that The American Colony has been chosen once again as Israel’s Leading Boutique Hotel for 2025, and we are grateful to the World Travel Awards organization for their continued trust and recognition. This marks our ninth win of what is considered the ‘Oscars’ of the global tourism industry. Over the past year, we completed a comprehensive renovation designed to further elevate the guest experience. We remain fully committed to maintaining the hotel’s exceptional standards of service and its uniquely warm and refined atmosphere. I warmly invite guests from across Israel to experience our legendary hospitality, service, and cuisine.”

A 160-year-old Ottoman gem, The American Colony Hotel was built in 1860 as the palace of a local pasha and his four wives. The hotel’s Arabesque arches, hand-painted wooden ceilings, oriental carpets, and antique furnishings create a timeless blend of East and West, offering guests a serene and romantic ambiance. The hotel encompasses four historic buildings, surrounded by lush gardens and ancient fountains.

The property features 85 individually designed rooms across seven categories, each with its own distinctive charm. Many rooms boast high ceilings, painted wooden beams, or elegant oriental arches. During the recent renovation, all four floors of the main building were upgraded, including 41 refurbished rooms and bathrooms, with several rooms now offering private balconies.