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Reviews of The Colony Hotel

28 Ben Gurion Boulevard, Haifa, 35023, Israel

#34 of 34 hotels in Haifa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 223 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 9 October 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Large price discrepancy between the price listed on the Booking.com site and what we actually paid, due to local taxes. This should be much clearer on your site, especially as you can see that we were connected from an Israeli address.

    The hotel was lovely, the staff helpful, the room clean and the breakfast fresh and generous.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect. The crew was friendly. Everything was perfact.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2021

    8.0
    A good hotel for one night's stay, centrally located, restaurants around. View was amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast: At breakfast the coffee was really bad (bitter, cold) and the hot water pot was also cold. Fortunately the machine produced hot water for the coffee we made from our own coffee packs (Taster's Choice). The sliced bread was taken from the freezer and was cold inside. We did not see a toaster to warm it up. No cereal.

    Our bathroom's floor was flooded with soap water, very slippery and dangerous. We had to change the room, the one we got was smaller than the first. The receptionist, Katya, was very helpful and changed the room immediately.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi worked partially - it appears to be blocking some services (esp. Netflix) and allowing others, which was annoying and disappointing.

    The staff was friendly, the room was very clean and cozy, free parking was relatively easy to find, and the price was right.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best hotel we took via Booking Everything was just amazing The team, The room was just perfect The area near the hotel The breakfast was delicious For sure we will back again

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Wonderful boutique hotel, very tastefully restored and refurbished. High ceilings, old authentic floor tiles, feel like you're in a nice hotel in the 1930s or 1940s without it feeling aged. Breakfast was excellent. Good location, helpful staff.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What's not to like? Great hospitality in a lovely colonial style historic building, located in a perfect location - central and surrounded with very good restaurants and places to visit

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2021

    10
    Really nice stay with kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable location, friendly staff, very nice breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2021

    9.0
    great place with a flavour of tradition at a central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great breakfast, very helpful staff

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2021

    10
    One pf those lucky gems a truly excellent hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked everything, nothing to complain about.

    One pf those gems one comes across from pure luck. Great location, lovely building decor and facilities and staff. Superb breakfast, overall great value. Right on the road looking up to the Bahai Gardens. Good restaurants on the area. Heartily recommend

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed, the location, the beautiful building and room

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2021

    10
    Accommodating staff, luxurious room, 5 stars!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff was so helpful and so accommodating, that always makes a huge difference to the stay! The room was beautiful which was exactly what i was looking for. Breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location Beautiful building Staff was wonderful

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2021

    9.2
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were super friendly. Breakfast was good. Room was comfy and the hotel is well located

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    6.0
    It was alright, but would have been better without the noise at night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Looking at reviews beforehand, we knew it might be a little noisy at night, but that aspect was worse than we anticipated. We were unlucky -- we happened to be there during a 4-day Arab holiday, which for some strange reason led some cars and motorcycles to parade up and down the main road in front of the hotel after about 10 pm, honking their horns, revving their engines, and playing their radios loudly. It quieted down somewhat after about 11 pm but continued until about midnight. With respect to the location, it is a short walk to the Baha'i garden as their site mentions, but that is at the bottom of the hill and the tours all start at the top of the hill. So, a nice view of the gardenn but figure on driving to the top of the hill or taking a taxi to the location on where the tour starts -- it is a very steep hill! Otherwise, the location is fine.

    The room was very nice, as was the staff. The breakfast was a nice buffet with a wide range of options to choose from. There are lots of nice restaurants nearby and you can easily find free parking within a block or two of the hotel.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff members were insensitive and rude

    location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2023

    5.0
    Good location, and helpful staff but a rude manager
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Miki the manager, was extremely rude. On the day of checkout, he called my room to inform me that my request for late checkout had been denied and that I had 10 minutes to leave the room. I asked him for more time because I have an elderly lady staying with me, he didnt listen at all. He yelled, "ten minutes and you're out," and then hung up on me. Please take note that I have informed a receptionist that I require a two-hour late checkout because my mother does not feel well in the morning. The rest of the staff, including the cleaners, were courteous, accommodating, and extremely helpful, but he is a poor role model and does not value customer service.

    Great location, staff, breakfast

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room fell short of expectations, as did the communal amenities.

    Lovely staff and great location in the German Colony

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    4.0
    Bottom line – bad ROI, unfortunately.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    1. The receptionist that accepted us did not smile even once and was impatient, to begin with (when we left, another receptionist was nice). 2. We were surprised that we had to add VAT to the price. 3. The room was claustrophobic, with a small window and you must stand to see the view: a “piece” of sea behind the buildings. 4. There was a problem with electricity in the room: one of the sockets near the bed did not work and when we pulled out the cable out – the socket also went out of the wall. 5. Other sockets are not convenient: for instance – the kettle on the table – its cable is not long enough to reach the socket nearby. Or – one is behind the sofa. 6. When the floor in the shower gets wet and won’t dry for hours and so it’s dangerous. Plus – inside the shower – there is nowhere to hold and nowhere to place a shampoo. They really need to consider knobs for safety. 7. Breakfast: nothing vegan ☹

    The location is in the old city of Haifa. Nice, but we didn't find a way to walk to the beach, although it's very close.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    worn and tired, torn curtains in room

    location

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our rooms were in the basement and the rooms smelt of urine even though clean. The smell was present throughout our stay.

    The staff were very helpful and pleasant. Rooms were clean

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The faucet in the bathroom was leaking. The toilets kept filling up every 3 minutes (I had to turn off the water coming in it to stop hearing the sound all night). A window was just above our heads, with bad curtains. At 5:46am our heads were under the July sun. We had to flip on the other side of the bed to finish our night. Outside of the hotel, some people talked loudly until 2am, so it makes quite a small night. The price indicated in the booking was for foreigners only passing by only. The additional taxes made the night 20% more expensive then sent by booking.com

    People were nice. The situation is convenient, although in a very loud area, especially on Friday night

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed sheets uncomfortable. Shower pretty moldy. Toilet stinks and breakfast is so so.

    The location is great, everything is walking distance

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2022

    7.0
    A very nice hotel in a good location but the experience was better on previous visits.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night

    bathroom does not fit elderly people. it needs more handles especially for stepping out of the bath without fear of falling down and maybe a walk-in shower. breakfast could be better. e.g. salads were not fresh.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2022

    4.0
    boutique hotel means intimate and hound down to the tiniest details. it’s not like that in colony anymore
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s our second staying at this special boutique hotel. but our feeling is that the management runs it without really creating a boutique atmosphere or really cares. the rooftop that is the perfect place to spend time looks clean but with almost no furnitures, make you feel uninvited. the hotel was full of children but there wasn’t any thought about a f children friendly food. no freshly cut vegetables or omelette,basically a lot of fish salads. I’m sure that if someone had thought about it, there could have been some cosher pancakes. again no one tried… in our room, bathroom was not cleaned properly and there wasn’t enough towels. when I asked for 2 towels, they brought me one.

    perfectly located, marvellous view from the rooftop. small and intimate.

    Stayed in April 2022

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