One of the city’s newer five-star hotels is an Art Nouveau landmark that commemorates the Netherlands’ rich seafaring past and was originally built as a functional headquarters for six shipping companies. Elaborate flourishes in stone and iron – all based on a nautical theme –… more decorate the outside of the building while inside, the romantic homage to grand sea voyages continues, with maritime-oriented stained glass windows, decorative artwork, and custom furnishings. The building’s original brass chandelier recalls its roots while the dark-wood paneling and luxuriously appointed guest rooms set a tone of sophistication and comfort. Even the location is a nod to the hotel’s past life as “The Shipping House;” it’s mere steps from Amsterdam’s harbor, making it both a convenient and stylish home away from home.
This is a great hotel in a very central location of Amsterdam. Being near to the train station is perfect for taking the train to and from the airport, as well as being near all of the public transportation. Interestingly, the think that I liked... more
While not a five star hotel you will not be disappointed in the Grand. It has a perfect quiet location in the heart of Amsterdam close to everything.
My husband and I stayed in Amsterdam during Easter week. We chose the Amrath based on the mainly excellent reviews on Trip Advisor. We wanted a really nice hotel, centrally located, with a swimming pool. The Amrath met all these requirements. We... more
Nice people, walking distance to good restaurants and lots of entertainment. Interesting architecture and great decor. Ask the concierge
When we arrived we were told that we had booked a deluxe room, i.e. the lowest quality that this 5* has. I informed them that I had in fact booked "run of the house" with expedia, which meant i was to receive the best room in the hotel available at... more
We ended up booking this hotel on hotwire the night before our trip. I was so nervous as I have had bad hotwire experiences. 5 Star for $126 a night. WOW! We were so thrilled with the results! This hotel was great! The room was very sexy with 18... more
Beautiful hotel in a great location just 2 blocks from the red light district. Best hotel in the area. Beautiful pool and spa. The food in the bar was wonderful. Beautiful place to walk around also. One of the best things about this hotel is the... more
