Boutique Hotels
With growing importance of design in our lives and search for personalized and unique quality services in travel and dining, so called boutique hotels become increasingly popular. These small hotels propose to the traveler not only modern design interiors and highly personalized services, but also evoke the whole fresh lifestyle.
In the same way as other major cities, Amsterdam has a number of very distinctive, genuine boutique hotels. Some of them were inspired by the Old Dutch architecture reinventing it in a new universal way, some other by Japan and the lifestyles of the East, newly interpreted by the modern European design. Amsterdam boutique hotels are elegant, comfortable and cosmopolitan, ready to service the most distinguished travelers of different tastes and at different price ranges.
The College Hotel
A stylish and charming modern hotel in an old school building. Its name has a double meaning because College Hotel is being serviced by the young college students of the Amsterdam Hotel Management School. Located in an elegant area of South Amsterdam, the College Hotel is in a walking distance to the main museums in the city.
The Dylan Amsterdam
Inspired by the London minimalism style, this luxuries hotel strives to preserve intimacy and serve the pleasure of its celebrity clients. Located at Keizersgracht (the Emperor’s Canal) in a unique 17th century monumental building, The Dylan is known for his thoughtful and hospitable service.
Lloyd Hotel
Previously one of many in Amsterdam, recently renovated Lloyd Hotel has been transformed into a unique boutique hotel. Each of its modern rooms is different, combining in its style latest Dutch design with classic elements. The rating of all rooms also varies (and so does the price), depending on their space and interior, from one to five stars. Lloyd Hotel is located behind the old centre, in a walking distance to the Central station.
Hotel Patou
A modern and elegant boutique hotel at the most chic shopping street of Amsterdam - P.C. Hooftstraat. A lot of black wood in the decor, good beds, modern equipment in all rooms. Immaculately clean and comfortable, although sometimes strange in its interior architecture solutions. A very small hotel – only 12 rooms. Museums, Vondelpark and Leidseplein are in a short walking distance.
Hotel Roemer
Often quoted as one of the best small hotels in Amsterdam, Roemer Hotel has been recently renovated giving all its rooms a touch of luxury. Located in a quiet side street (Roemer Vischerstraat) of the Vondelpark, Roemer is quiet, well serviced, modern. You may relax walking in the park or within couple of minutes walk to the Museumplein, with all important must see exhibits nearby.
Seven One Seven
A traditional guest house with eight luxurious suites named after painters and composers, located in a 19th century canal building at Prinsengracht 717 (hence the name), not far from the Leidseplein, Vondelpark and Rijksmuseum. Fully equipped, interestingly decorated rooms and an alert service are its main qualities.
The Toren
This hotel is the essence of what boutique hotel should be – it is small, modern, sharply designed and well serviced. The feel is eclectic and very Dutch - dark lavish satin and silk curtains, cushions, nice furniture and at the same time it is all modern with flat screens, WiFi and a modern espresso machines. Its service is attentive and discrete.
V-hotel Frederiksplein
One of the two Amsterdam hip V-hotels, this one opened only in March of 2008. It is located in the direct proximity of the Utrechtsestraat, a good shopping and dining street. The Rijksmuseum is in a short walking distance. Fireplace in the lobby, sharply designed interiors, cool atmosphere.
V-hotel Victorieplein
Just out of the city centre a modern, small (23 rooms) hotel servicing mostly guests to the nearby RAI congress centre (10 minutes walk). Located in an Amsterdamse School style brick building, V-hotel is amazing in its interior design. Again a fireplace in the lobby, fresh flowers and many other details certifying about the quality of its service.
Hotel Vondel
A hotel located directly at the Vondelpark and not far from Leidseplein, in a small quiet street. Hotel Vondel is full of discrete luxury (it has four stars), with originally decorated, classic, fully equipped rooms and all possible modern facilities. Centrally located, yet intimate and relaxed.
Park Hotel Amsterdam
Recently (2008) redecorated medium size hotel (181 rooms), located in the centre of the city, comfortable and conveniant because of its location. Park Hotel is facing the Amsterdam Casino and is located at just 5 minutes walking distance to most important museums, to Leidseplein and Vondelpark and directly behind P.C.Hooftstraat, the most elegant shopping street of Amsterdam. Good place to stay, if you intend to return repeatedly during the day to your room.