American Colony Tel Aviv, Israel
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LuxeOutside the door
Restored colony waystation
Restored nineteenth-century limestone arches, spinning ceiling fans, and recovered wall frescoes lend this historic enclave an intimate, storied elegance.
“With its Ottoman inspired interiors, The Drisco veers from the unrelentingly hip mid-century and modernist styles more generally seen in Tel Aviv.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An 1866 landmark founded by American pilgrims, featuring restored Ottoman arches, historic murals, and Mark Twain lore.
Notable
Hand-painted nineteenth-century frescoes, limestone arches, and Ottoman motifs pair with Carrara marble bathrooms and custom woodwork.
Notable
Personalized boutique care with Egyptian cotton linens, soaking tubs, complimentary minibars, and attentive concierge service.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
one of its finest new hotels is a renovation of an 1866 Ottoman-style classic in the American Colony district.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the quiet American-German Colony, the hotel sits a stroll away from Old Jaffa's ancient alleys and Mediterranean beaches.
The rooms
Latticed lanterns and subtle Ottoman motifs meet Carrara marble bathrooms, with select rooms opening to original balconies facing the sea.
The spa
Daria Spa hosts tailored massages and body therapies inside treatment rooms lit by perforated brass lanterns.
The gym
TechnoGym weights sit beneath an arched window, and complimentary bicycles wait for rides through nearby Jaffa.
Restaurant
George & John
Mediterranean menus feature local seafood, handmade pasta, and Josper-grilled meats beneath marble columns and ceiling fans.
How it began
Founded in 1866 by two pilgrim brothers from Maine, the property once lodged Mark Twain before undergoing a painstaking modern restoration.
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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.