General
Situated in the heart of Amsterdam, this 5-star hotel enjoys the perfect location for visiting the city's major sights or, with the Central station directly opposite, for venturing further afield . Recently renovated rooms all feature facilities normally associated with a hotel of this category; telephone, modem connection, air conditioning, hairdryer, private safe, writing table, minibar, radio and colour TV with 4 movie channels, and coffee and tea-making facilities. The renowned "Vermeer" Restaurant, accredited with a Michelin star since 1993, offers exquisite specialities, both local and international, and is the ideal setting for a relaxing dinner..
Restaurant
The hotel has a Michelin restaurant called ??Vermeer?? which serves a la carte food in formal but relaxed surroundings. There is also a Dutch 'brown cafe' in typical local style, and an elegant cocktail lounge with original fireplaces. There is also the Hudson which serves food all day and is located in the lobby and where breakfast is served. The hotel bar has recently been renovated and is now very modern with modern seating, lighting, and relaxing music and serves cocktails as well as beer, wine etc..
Location
Amsterdam,Amsterdam Area,Amsterdam Region,Netherlands,Europe.
Room
The hotel boasts 270 rooms, including a royal suite, 4 junior suites and 12 apartments.
Accommodation is split between the refurbished 17th century buildings and more modern constructions. Many rooms feature an innovative split-level design, whilst rooms in the older buildings feature antique beams and oak ceilings. All are equipped with numerous modern facilities, including a direct line telephone, Wi-Fi internet access, double-glazed windows, air conditioning and cable television..
Lobby
The large lobby has recently been renovated and now benefits from a black and orange colour scheme with ample luxurious seating and intimate lighting. The restaurant???s cafe is also located in a part of the lobby..
Exterior
The building itself has been partly built from the facades of 19th historic buildings, most of which date from the 17th century..
Area
Situated in the oldest part of the city, the hotel is within walking distance of numerous attractions.
Canal Tours (0.1km) - Numerous operators offer canal tours leaving from the docking areas along 'Prins Hendrikkade'.
Anne Frank Museum (1.0km) - The former hiding place, where Anne Frank wrote her diary, is now a well-known museum. The museum tells the history of the eight people in hiding and those who helped them during the war. Anne Frank's diary is among the original objects on displa.
