Jerusalem, IsraelGerman Colony
Orient Jerusalem
Restored Templer compound
German Colony Jerusalem, Israel
Opened
2017
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
IHGRestored Templer compound
Preserved 19th-century Templer landmarks anchor the complex, where guests move between historic stone villas, courtyards, and a modern tower.
What it’s good at
Notable
Jerusalem stone and mosaic tiling join a modern tower to restored nineteenth-century villas.
Notable
Preserved 1880s German Templer buildings house heritage suites alongside an on-site historical museum.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Emek Refa'im runs right outside, and the converted 1892 railway depot at the First Station is a short stroll away.
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The rooms
Suites inside the 1880s villas retain their historic proportions, while main-building rooms feature mosaic-tiled baths and artisan ironwork.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The tenth-floor infinity pool looks across the city from cabana-lined decks, and a heated pool sits underground beneath rough-hewn stone.
The spa and gym
The Carmel Forest Spa has a dark stone hammam and treatment rooms, and the gym holds cardio and strength equipment.
OrienTop Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
Dinner and drinks are served beside the rooftop pool, where floor-to-ceiling windows look out across the Old City.
How it began
German Templars from Württemberg founded the colony in 1873, raising the property's two limestone buildings to serve as community schools.
Jerusalem
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.