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The 10 Best Hotels to Stay in Amsterdam

2023-06-05T07:10:54.892Z

Highlights: Amsterdam has many options to combine comfortable rooms with top-notch service. Don't miss the Rijksmuseum, stroll along the canals and stop at art galleries. DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station is the ideal spot to share your time between the historic center, north of the city and why not a train break in the region. Hotel De Leurope is a historic enclave in the heart of Amsterdam, transformed into a hotel in 1896. The 111 rooms combine sober and elegant fabrics, sublime white marble bathrooms and Art Deco furniture.


SELECTION - House on the canals, large design and contemporary hotel, quiet refuge ... Amsterdam has many options to combine comfortable rooms with top-notch service. Our ten addresses for a stay without false notes.


Discover Amsterdam in one weekend and immerse yourself in its rich cultural heritage. Don't miss the Rijksmuseum, where you'll admire masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer. Explore the charming Jordaan district, stroll along the canals and stop at art galleries. Visit the Anne Frank House for a moving experience. Beer lovers will enjoy the Heineken Experience brewery. Finally, do not miss the windmills of Zaanse Schans, witnesses of the Dutch tradition. In Amsterdam, every street corner offers a fascinating discovery, promising you an unforgettable weekend. Now remains the eternal question: where to sleep? The answer in 10 of great hotel addresses.

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Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, in the heart of the city

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, in the heart of Amsterdam. Press photo

The Thai group Anantara took over a building from 1855, former Kempinski Hotel, and carried out a masterful restoration. Located just opposite the Royal Palace, its 402 rooms have been renovated in a sober and contemporary spirit. Breakfast takes place under the large glass roof of the winter garden, while The White Room, 1 Michelin star for chef Jacob Jan Boerma. A spa with three cabins, sauna and steam room allows you to taste Asian relaxation after a long day of walking through the city.

The room to book: the Royal Suite with living and dining room overlooking the emblematic Royal Palace and the iconic Dam Square.

The price: from 599 € the double room.

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Dam 9, 1012 JS Amsterdam Tel: +31 20 554 9111.

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station, room with view

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station, room with view. Press photo

Located in Amsterdam train station, the hotel is the ideal spot to share your time between the historic center, north of the city and why not a train break in the region. If the hotel is huge with its 557 rooms, all are luxurious, ultramodern, very bright and well soundproofed. On the 11th floor of the hotel, its Sky Lounge is the ideal bar for a drink with a 360-degree view of the city. It reopens this month with a brand new concept.

The room to book: on the upper floors, old town side.

The price: from 309 € the double room.

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station, Oosterdoksstraat 4 1011 DK, 1011 DK Amsterdam. Tel: +31 20 530 0800.

Hotel De Leurope, feet in the water

Hotel De Leurope, feet in the water. Press photo

A historic enclave in the heart of the city, the red brick building was transformed into a hotel in 1896. Owned by the Heineken family, it was completely redecorated three years ago in a very contemporary palace spirit. The lobby, dressed with paintings from Alfred Heineken's personal collection, is ideal for tea-time. In the extension, the terrace of the restaurant Marie à fleur d'eau allows you to enjoy a cuisine combining seafood and French specialties. The 111 rooms combine sober and elegant fabrics, sublime white marble bathrooms and Art Deco furniture. An intimate and warm atmosphere.

The room to book: the corner suite on the first floor on the Amstel side, to admire the ballet of the boats.

The price: from 599 € per night in a superior room.

Hotel de Leurope, Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2 - 14, 1012 CP Amsterdam. Tel: +31 6 1424 1575.

Durgerdam, lakeside design

Durgerdam, design by the lake. Press photo

For the regulars of the city who seek a quiet refuge, this address has just opened its doors in Durgerdam, a small fishing village just twenty minutes from the train station. Only 11 rooms and three suites with a delightful intimate atmosphere created by ochre, putty, yellow and brown hues, a nod to Vermeer and his peers and the presence of porcelain and works of art. In the main house, the De Mark restaurant offers family cuisine, made in partnership with local producers. We also stay there for a drink by the fire or on the terrace by the water. A stay at the hotel is also an opportunity to reach the heart of Amsterdam by boat for a romantic one-hour cruise or to borrow the electric bikes available.

The room to book: the De Maan suite, with its cabin-like bed, wood stove and beautiful view of Lake Ijmeer.

The price: from 332 € per night in a double room, breakfast included.

Hotel De Durgerdam, Durgerdammerdijk 73, 1026 CB, Amsterdam. Tel: +31 20 218 4463.

Pulitzer, mythical and historic

Pulitzer, mythical and historical. Press photo

Imagined in 1960 by Peter Pulitzer, grandson of the founder of the literary prize, it transforms twelve seventeenth-century houses into what becomes the first 5-star hotel in Amsterdam. Thirty years later, 25 houses have come together and an address with a unique character, combining historical décor and contemporary art, just a stone's throw from the Anne Frank House. Nestled under the roof, equipped with antique bathtubs, the 225 rooms all have a crazy charm. We love the interior garden and its terrace ideal for lunch.

The room to book: those with the bathtub at the foot of the bed or the family room with its mezzanine under the roof.

The price: from 470 € per night in a Classic double room.

Pulitzer Amsterdam, Prinsengracht 323, 1016 GZ Amsterdam. Tel: +31 20 523 5235.

Embassy Hotel, art and history

Embassy Hotel, art and history. Press photo

In the same spirit as the Pulitzer, this hotel brings together fifteen seventeenth-century houses classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, between the two main canals, Herengracht and Singel. The 55 rooms are decorated in a classic spirit between the boudoir and the mansion. If the Brasserie Ambassade declines French-inspired dishes, the Library bar allows you to have a drink between the 5000 books, all signed by their author having stayed here. In love with the Cobra art movement, Wouter Shapman, the owner of the place, installed a real gallery within the hotel and works in the rooms and corridors.

The room to book: the Classic under the roof, for the charm of a ceiling with exposed beams.

The price: from 379 € the Deluxe Classic double room.

Embassy Hotel, Herengracht 341, 1016 AZ Amsterdam. Tel: +31 20 555 0222.

Seven One Seven, chic and authentic

717, a chic and authentic hotel. Press photo

Arriving at the "717", you enjoy the pleasant impression of entering the beautiful house of an antique dealer. Besides, no reception, no bar, no elevator but a warm personalized welcome and only nine rooms. From the small functional suite to the large windows on the canal, all are made with discreet and elegant design pieces. No restaurant in the heart of the hotel but a beautiful dining room for breakfast and an adorable library lounge.

The room to book: the Grand Merchant Room, with deep hues and small windows on the canal side.

The price: from 274 € the double room.

Seven One Seven, Prinsengracht 717, 1017 JW Amsterdam. Tel: +31 20 427 07 17.

Renaissance Hotel, practical and bright

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel, practical and bright. Press photo

Not far from the train station and 5 minutes walk from the Place Royale, the hotel perfectly integrates the codes of the city, combining comfort and Dutch style for its 402 perfectly equipped rooms. The details we love: the exposed bricks, the old-fashioned but lined windows and the sofa spaces in the Superiors. On the ground floor, the pleasant Koepelcafe immediately immerses you in the atmosphere of the city with a menu of coffees and local specialties.

The room to book: on the top floor, to ensure calm and brightness.

The price: from 343 € the double room.

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel, Hekelveld 17, 1012 SZ Amsterdam. Tel: + 31 20 551 2000.

Hotel W, design and trend

W Amsterdam, design and trend. Press photo

Right in the center, it is the ideal address for those who appreciate to find the codes of international design and a touch of New York spirit. If the neighborhood is lively, the double glazing and ultra-comfortable beds allow you to sleep soundly. The rooms are divided between two buildings, Exchange and Bank, and spread their ultra contemporary spirit. Three trendy restaurants, including two breakfast options, and as a bonus a rooftop pool and billiard room.

The room to book: the rooms in the Bank building on the canal side, warmer and dressed with touches of Dutch design.

The price: from 588 € per room.

W Amsterdam, Spuistraat 175, 1012 VN Amsterdam. Tel: +31 20 811 2500.

The College Hotel, bohemian chic

The College Hotel, bohemian chic. Press photo

In the south of the city, between the Pijp district and a few minutes' walk from the Rijksmuseum, this large nineteenth-century brick building, once a school, houses 40 rooms of all sizes. Installed in the old classrooms, they offer a palette of cream, olive and brown tones. For once we prefer those of the lower floors for more brightness. Mention very well for the quiet garden in which to have a drink in good weather.

The room to book: the junior suite with its two large windows overlooking the garden.

The price: from 343 € the double room.

The College Hotel, Roelof Hartstraat 1, 1071 VE Amsterdam. Tel: +31 20 571 1511.

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Source: lefigaro

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