The historic, upper-middle-range Museum Suites is part boutique hotel, part bed-and-breakfast, aptly set in a quiet area in walking distance to the Museum Quarter and Vondelpark. Its four luxurious suites are each named after a different famous Dutch painter and feature coordinating decor and modern amenities like Nespresso coffeemakers, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Elegant bathrooms have heated marble floors and rainfall showerheads. The property is tiny though, with few common areas other than reception and an elegant dining room, which serves up breakfast daily for an extra fee. There is no on-site restaurant, bar, or gym. The Hotel JL No76 is another romantic choice in the Museum Quarter -- its decor is more simplistic and modern, but the property is larger, with an on-site restaurant, lounge, and bar.
The historic, upper-middle-range Museum Suites is part boutique hotel, part bed-and-breakfast, aptly set in a quiet area in walking distance to the Museum Quarter and Vondelpark. Its four luxurious suites are each named after a different famous Dutch painter and feature coordinating decor and modern amenities like Nespresso coffeemakers, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Elegant bathrooms have heated marble floors and rainfall showerheads. The property is tiny though, with few common areas other than reception and an elegant dining room, which serves up breakfast daily for an extra fee. There is no on-site restaurant, bar, or gym. The Hotel JL No76 is another romantic choice in the Museum Quarter -- its decor is more simplistic and modern, but the property is larger, with an on-site restaurant, lounge, and bar.
The NH Amsterdam Caransa is an upper-middle-range hotel with 66 rooms located directly on Rembrandt Square. Location is the main selling point of this modern property, which is within walking distance of all the major sights and has cafes and bars at its doorstep. The breakfast terrace overlooking the bustling, heavily touristed square is lovely in summertime, and guest rooms are sleek and clean with stocked minibars and coffeemakers -- though rooms facing the square can be noisy. Wi-Fi is free. The hotel's sister property, NH Amsterdam Schiller, is located on the opposite side of the square and has an historic brasserie serving lunch and dinner.
The NH Amsterdam Caransa is an upper-middle-range hotel with 66 rooms located directly on Rembrandt Square. Location is the main selling point of this modern property, which is within walking distance of all the major sights and has cafes and bars at its doorstep. The breakfast terrace overlooking the bustling, heavily touristed square is lovely in summertime, and guest rooms are sleek and clean with stocked minibars and coffeemakers -- though rooms facing the square can be noisy. Wi-Fi is free. The hotel's sister property, NH Amsterdam Schiller, is located on the opposite side of the square and has an historic brasserie serving lunch and dinner.
The Pulitzer Amsterdam is a luxury property exceptionally well located in the Canal Loop of Amsterdam. Full of historic details, the property is made up of a block of 25 restored 17th- and 18th-century canal houses and a labyrinth of inner gardens. The hotel's 225 guest rooms and suites are individually decorated with exceptional warmth and charm, plus amenities like minibars, flat-screen TVs, and bike repair kits. The hotel has an endearing restaurant, a swanky Art Deco cocktail bar, a casual cafe, and indoor and outdoor dining spaces. There's also a modern gym, but no other wellness facilities. The hotel offers Les Clefs d’Or concierge service, 24-hour room service, kid-friendly amenities, and its own mahogany tour boat. The nearby W Amsterdam has hip, design-conscious luxury, plus a rooftop pool, though it's vague corporate veneer doesn't match Pulitzer's timeless, individual style.
The Pulitzer Amsterdam is a luxury property exceptionally well located in the Canal Loop of Amsterdam. Full of historic details, the property is made up of a block of 25 restored 17th- and 18th-century canal houses and a labyrinth of inner gardens. The hotel's 225 guest rooms and suites are individually decorated with exceptional warmth and charm, plus amenities like minibars, flat-screen TVs, and bike repair kits. The hotel has an endearing restaurant, a swanky Art Deco cocktail bar, a casual cafe, and indoor and outdoor dining spaces. There's also a modern gym, but no other wellness facilities. The hotel offers Les Clefs d’Or concierge service, 24-hour room service, kid-friendly amenities, and its own mahogany tour boat. The nearby W Amsterdam has hip, design-conscious luxury, plus a rooftop pool, though it's vague corporate veneer doesn't match Pulitzer's timeless, individual style.
Set along Herengracht Canal, the 51-room Banks Mansion is a beautiful boutique with an upscale home-away-from-home concept. Rates aren’t cheap, but they include tons of freebies that add value and make the stay special and comfortable. Instead of a bar and a restaurant, the hotel has a spacious, sun-filled lounge with free drinks, snacks, and wine and cheese hours daily, and an excellent (and also free) breakfast with made-to-order fare is served every morning in a pleasant room with an intimate vibe. Entry-level rooms are on the small side, but some have picturesque canal views, and all have a wonderful array of high-end amenities, including decanters with free whisky, cognac, and gin, espresso machines, and free unlimited minibar items. Travelers seeking something with more on-site amenities in this price range may want to consider The Dylan Amsterdam.
Set along Herengracht Canal, the 51-room Banks Mansion is a beautiful boutique with an upscale home-away-from-home concept. Rates aren’t cheap, but they include tons of freebies that add value and make the stay special and comfortable. Instead of a bar and a restaurant, the hotel has a spacious, sun-filled lounge with free drinks, snacks, and wine and cheese hours daily, and an excellent (and also free) breakfast with made-to-order fare is served every morning in a pleasant room with an intimate vibe. Entry-level rooms are on the small side, but some have picturesque canal views, and all have a wonderful array of high-end amenities, including decanters with free whisky, cognac, and gin, espresso machines, and free unlimited minibar items. Travelers seeking something with more on-site amenities in this price range may want to consider The Dylan Amsterdam.
The 122-room boutique Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht is a hip, luxe, "art hotel" with design by Dutch art director Marcel Wanders. The hotel sits in a quiet area between the picturesque Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht canals, and brings Dutch history and culture inside with its design and architectural choices. Guests are not nickel-and-dimed but benefit from free happy hour and minibar offerings in awesome modern surroundings. Add in the gourmet Bluespoon restaurant, and the Andaz Amsterdam is a destination in itself.
The 122-room boutique Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht is a hip, luxe, "art hotel" with design by Dutch art director Marcel Wanders. The hotel sits in a quiet area between the picturesque Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht canals, and brings Dutch history and culture inside with its design and architectural choices. Guests are not nickel-and-dimed but benefit from free happy hour and minibar offerings in awesome modern surroundings. Add in the gourmet Bluespoon restaurant, and the Andaz Amsterdam is a destination in itself.
There is little that marks the Memphis EMB Hotel as particularly remarkable beyond, perhaps, its pleasant location in an upmarket neighborhood just south of Vondelpark. Rooms are functional and decor is modern, but many showed signs of wear and even damp, and most of the hotel feels in need of a refresh. In addition to these shortcomings, the hotel lacked many of the frills or facilities you might expect from an advertised four-star property -- the overall package (and price) feels decidedly mid-range. The nearby and similarly priced Conscious Hotel Museum Square is much more appealing.
There is little that marks the Memphis EMB Hotel as particularly remarkable beyond, perhaps, its pleasant location in an upmarket neighborhood just south of Vondelpark. Rooms are functional and decor is modern, but many showed signs of wear and even damp, and most of the hotel feels in need of a refresh. In addition to these shortcomings, the hotel lacked many of the frills or facilities you might expect from an advertised four-star property -- the overall package (and price) feels decidedly mid-range. The nearby and similarly priced Conscious Hotel Museum Square is much more appealing.
This two-and-a-half-pearl, 143-room hotel is located on the outskirts of Amsterdam, a five-minute walk from Slotedijk Railway Station. Most attractions aren't within walking distance, but the city center can be reached in around 30 minutes by train or bike. The hotel is geared toward younger travelers, with quirky decor and a social, almost hostel-like atmosphere. Guest rooms vary in size, and all include flat-screen TVs, safes, and small kitchenettes with microwaves, fridges, and tea/coffee facilities -- though they lack air-conditioning, and some bathrooms aren't en-suite. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Other features include a games room, fitness center, bike tours, and 24-hour homemade pizzas. Travelers seeking a centrally located alternative with a party atmosphere should consider St. Christopher's at Winston Hotel instead, which adds a free breakfast.
This two-and-a-half-pearl, 143-room hotel is located on the outskirts of Amsterdam, a five-minute walk from Slotedijk Railway Station. Most attractions aren't within walking distance, but the city center can be reached in around 30 minutes by train or bike. The hotel is geared toward younger travelers, with quirky decor and a social, almost hostel-like atmosphere. Guest rooms vary in size, and all include flat-screen TVs, safes, and small kitchenettes with microwaves, fridges, and tea/coffee facilities -- though they lack air-conditioning, and some bathrooms aren't en-suite. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Other features include a games room, fitness center, bike tours, and 24-hour homemade pizzas. Travelers seeking a centrally located alternative with a party atmosphere should consider St. Christopher's at Winston Hotel instead, which adds a free breakfast.