Amsterdam

The Asian-influenced decor at this prestigious canalside boutique hotel is arguably the most stylish in town. — Frommer's

This stylish hotel is housed in a seventeenth-century building that centres on a beautiful courtyard and terrace. — Rough Guide

Situated canalside in the heart of Amsterdam, the Dylan is a 40-room boutique property that feels more like the flawlessly designed home of a jet-setting friend. — Afar Magazine

This boutique hotel, named for the poet Dylan Thomas, opened in 1999 and occupies restored 17th-century buildings along the Keizersgracht canal in Amsterdam’s central shopping district. — Travel + Leisure

Close to the famous Nine Streets in Amsterdam’s canal district, you’ll find the city’s most interesting fashion boutiques, interior design shops, restaurants—and The Dylan. — Condé Nast Traveler

This hotel lies just off the tram line, near Vijzelstraat, museums and entertainment. This Dutch treat is a smaller, more straightforward version of the Canal House and Toren hotels, a... — Star Service

This is one of the most wonderful hotels in Amsterdam – designed, boutiqued and simply breathtaking. — Lonely Planet

Located in a 17th-century manor house built for a wealthy sugar merchant, the Seven One Seven hotel contains nine opulent guest rooms named after famous European artists. — Travel + Leisure

Very exclusive canal house hotel with just eight suites, all individually designed. Great, large spaces, beautifully conceived, and perhaps the most luxurious small hotel in the city. — Rough Guide

This rather well-kept secret of a hotel is the opposite of the grand gestures of the Amstel hotel, and the epitome of understated glamour. — Time Out

This collection of historic canal homes pampers guests with luxe amenities and inviting high style. — Gayot

The result is a place that oozes charm and character, and despite having 230 rooms it still seems very personal, a place where you feel that every guest genuinely matters. — Insight Guides

The Hotel Pulitzer is a charming luxury property in the Canal Loop of Amsterdam. — Oyster

A labyrinth of narrow halls and steep stairs leads to surprisingly large and modern guest rooms, with beamed ceilings and stylish contemporary decor. — Fodor's

A charming hotel, imaginatively constructed within authentic canal houses. — Jetsetter

With its long literary associations, this is the bookworm’s choice of lodgings: the library is lined with signed copies from the numerous authors who have stayed here. — DK Eyewitness

The Ambassade stretches through 10 canal houses, and is resplendent with original art and antiques. It is situated in the heart of town, has friendly, knowledgeable staff, and a superb breakfast. — The Telegraph

This literary hotel arranged across ten canal houses is the place to bump in to your favourite author. — Time Out

Charming accommodations (with a notable library) in a classic canal setting. — Gayot

The Ambassade isn't the most stylishly renovated of Amsterdam's Golden Age hotels, but the privately-owned landmark beats out the competition. — Concierge

A dazzling renovation by Milanese designer Pietro Lissoni of a nineteenth-century bank (turned music school), the 129-room Conservatorium sits just opposite Museumplein. — Condé Nast Traveler

One of Amsterdam's finest hotels... Pure, unadulterated luxury. — Michelin Guide

With its Golden-Age façade, Amsterdam’s Conservatorium hotel might be another museum (it’s at the heart of the Museumplein). — Mr & Mrs Smith

This landmark building provides an elegant complement to its surroundings in the Museum Square district. — Gayot

An impressive early 20th-century bank turned music school is a visual feast, with a glass-roofed, tree-filled courtyard lobby and dramatically modern guest rooms. — Fodor's

The Grand is now in bright new clothes as a luxury hotel – with a Gallic touch (it’s a Sofitel flagship). There’s an excellent restaurant, and staff are relaxed, gracious and quietly efficient. — The Telegraph

While interiors are starkly modern, the designers allude to this storied past in themed suites and color schemes. — Afar Magazine

Maria de Medici once stayed in this superb historic building, formerly Amsterdam's town hall. Stylish, refurbished guestrooms, lounges and a beautiful courtyard. — Michelin Guide

A legendary, centuries-old favorite among international celebrities, royal families and Amsterdam’s elite. — Gayot

The Sofitel is an upscale property in the heart of the Old Center. — Oyster

Comfortable four-star converted from a couple of sympathetically modernized canal houses. — Rough Guide

Flowery wallpaper, boldly upholstered furniture, antiques, and screaming crystal chandeliers are all put together harmoniously at this gorgeously designed and cozy, family-owned hotel. — Fodor's

Born as a small post-war inn, the original owner's three grandchildren continue to operate this refined yet friendly hotel that bears a sensational traditional style and generally very high standards. — Star Service

Hotel Estheréa has an eccentric charm, created by décor that manages to be at once zany, plush, and warmly welcoming. — The Telegraph

Hotel Estherea takes a maximalist approach to its interior design, and treads the fine line between plush extravagance and gaudiness with aplomb. — Oyster

In a town with relatively few grande dame hotels, the Amstel qualifies as Amsterdam's most dogged. — Concierge

They don't come much posher than this grand hotel standing imperiously over the river it takes its name from. — Time Out

Revitalized 19th-century palace hotel set along the quiet banks of the Amstel River near the Royal Theater Carré and shopping districts. — Andrew Harper

A fabulous riverfront hotel with elegant charm and class supported by its century-old reputation. — Gayot

Elegant enough to please a queen, extroverted enough to welcome pop stars, this grand hotel with its palatial facade and regal guest quarters has wowed just about everyone. — Fodor's

Tumble down the rabbit hole and come out the other end in a fantasy realm of tulip-shaped chairs, giant bells hanging from the ceiling and table legs that look like chess pieces. — Mr & Mrs Smith

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. — Oyster

Check it out: a former public library transformed into an artsy urban hotel. — Gayot

A canalside celebration of Amsterdam by the Lady Gaga of Dutch design. — Jetsetter

Once Amsterdam’s main public library, the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht looks like a 1970s block on the outside. — Afar Magazine

Rooms have a dark and subdued calm with comfy decor (lots of plush grey), and guests can lounge next to goldfish and koi ponds in the Zen-like back gardens. — Lonely Planet

Another hidden gem near museums and upmarket shopping opportunities, this thoroughly chic place is covered with art and boasts a lovely decked garden. — Time Out

This eclectic outpost is composed of seven pretty brick town houses and presents visitors with one of the most sophisticated boutique backgrounds in the city. — Star Service

A good choice for a mixed-bag, cram-it-all-in short stay. — The Telegraph

Eighty-six rooms occupy seven 19th-century mansions to form Hotel Vondel, which is installed in the museum district of the Dutch capitol. — Travel + Leisure

This historical hotel in a building with rich shipping history is an upscale stay with canal views in the city center. — Oyster

The Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam occupies the fabulous structure on Prins Hendrikkade known locally as the Scheepvaarthuis or 'Maritime House'. — Time Out

Period features abound, bedrooms and bathrooms are roomy, there’s a reasonable restaurant, and you’re close to Central Station. — The Telegraph

Stained glass windows surround a staircase and allow natural light to stream into this Art Nouveau-style interior. — Travel + Leisure

luxurious hotel, artdeco building. — Not For Tourists

This ultrastylish building used to be a hotel for migrants back in 1921, and many of the original fixtures still exist, combined with triumphs of more contemporary Dutch design. — Lonely Planet

The Lloyd Hotel & Cultural Embassy is an almost ominous presence on the waterfront of the Upmarket Eastern Docklands -- a slightly foreboding building with a quirky interior. — Oyster

There is nowhere like the Lloyd, which cannot be ­categorised... it’s cheap, it’s pricey, it’s funky, it’s stylish. — Insight Guides

Some rooms are so inscrutable that visitors seeking old-style luxury may prefer to gawk here but sleep elsewhere. — Concierge

Lunch 15€ - Menu: 30€- 35€ - Carte: 31€-47€. — Michelin Guide

Amsterdammers not only have great ideas, they carry them out really well. How about a truly luxurious hotel, staffed by students from the city’s hotel and catering college? — Insight Guides

Converted from an old schoolhouse, the College is one of the most elegant and original additions to Amsterdam’s hotel scene. — Rough Guide

A practical outpost of the city's hotel and catering college, all the staff here are students who are training in situ. — Time Out

A breath of fresh air, this venerable property was originally a 19th-century school. — Lonely Planet

This 1895 landmark is a training ground for students of the country's top hotel management schools, which accounts for the fresh-faced staff and eager service. — Fodor's

Trendy travelers on a budget will enjoy the cosmopolitan vibe, lavish public spaces, and airy guest rooms with their high-tech gadgetry. — Fodor's

Budget, luxury and gadgets come together in this fun and futuristic hotel. — DK Eyewitness

Modeled after the "capsule hotels" from Japan, with small rooms and largely automated service, citizenM Amsterdam City has a mega-cool feel and chic design features at affordable prices. — Oyster

Style-savvy crash pad with buzzy lounges, conceived by Amsterdam's trailblazing Concrete design agency. — Jetsetter

If you consider yourself a mobile citizen... of the world, this hotel could be the perfect Amsterdam node for you. — Frommer's

Okura offers far more in the way of features, including two Michelin-starred restaurants, a spa, and an indoor pool. — Oyster

A sophisticated Amsterdam hotel located on the outskirts of the city with excellent proximity to the business district. — The Telegraph

An ultra-luxe hotel, with multiple Michelin-rated eats, including health-center access and perks. — Jetsetter

As the name would suggest, Japanese groups and business travelers are the mainstay here, and fans of Japanese food, culture and cloying service are in for a real treat. — Star Service

This is the business-traveller’s choice, with close proximity to the RAI exhibition centre, private in-room fax lines, wi-fi and professional staff. — Lonely Planet

The 111 rooms are spread over five floors and like all Hoxton hotels good value for such a location. — Wallpaper

Part of a European-based chain known for high style at affordable prices, the Hoxton opened in 2015 to great hipster fanfare. — Lonely Planet

Having honed the formula in London's Shoreditch and Holborn, The Hoxton brings stylish interiors, buzzing public spaces and slick service to a row of five historic canalside townhouses on Herengracht. — The Telegraph

Original parquet floors, beamed ceilings, and wood paneling infuse the midcentury leather furnishings, geometric mirrors, and creatively patterned subway-tiled bathrooms with a Dutch feel. — Afar Magazine

Being that it’s the first Hoxton location outside of London, there’s an inherent polish to this cool, new hotel in the very walkable 9 Streets neighborhood. — goop

An elegant retreat for those who are seeking quiet refuge. — DK Eyewitness

Luxurious accommodation... The rooms are designed so that their modern character complements the historic setting of the hotel beautifully. — Michelin Guide

A cosy 23-bedroom hotel in a former merchant’s house. — The Telegraph

Overlooking the Keizersgracht canal in the Jordaan district, this boutique hotel is comprised of three narrow houses built for Dutch merchants in the 17th century. — Travel + Leisure

A large, leafy sofa-strewn garden is an unexpected find behind these adjoining 17th-century canal houses. — Lonely Planet

One of the city’s top hotels, and retaining a wonderful fin-de-siècle charm, with large, well-furnished rooms, an attractive riverside terrace and a great central location. — Rough Guide

This luxury hotel, which dates back to the end of the 19C, offers a chic combination of charm and tradition. — Michelin Guide

In a picturesque setting jutting out into the Amstel River and overlooking the Mint Tower, this is the top stop in Amsterdam for traditionalists in search of some old fashioned protocol — Star Service

A historic grand hotel with a contemporary make-over, on the banks of the river Amstel, in the very heart of town. — The Telegraph

Landmark hotel on the Amstel River within walking distance of the Van Gogh Museum and P.C. Hooftstraat shopping area. — Andrew Harper

This relatively small family-run boutique hotel... is justifiably considered one of Amsterdam's "hidden treasures". — Frommer's

Now it's a family-run hotel, and comes with all the usual upmarket trappings: opulent fabrics, grand public rooms, attentive staff. — Time Out

A title-holder for price, room size and personal service. — Lonely Planet

Retro-chic boutique hotel, converted from two elegant canal houses. — Rough Guide

A baroque vibe prevails in these two 17th-century canalside buildings, with red, purple, and gold color schemes. — Fodor's

Proprietors Pierre Keulers and Günter Glaner have made the Seven Bridges, named for its view of seven arched bridges, one of Amsterdam's canal-house gems. — Frommer's

Seven Bridges is a 300-year-old canal house, sumptuously furnished throughout with the owners’ impressive collection of antiques. — The Telegraph

In a former merchant house dating back to the 1600s, Seven Bridges is one of the city’s best-kept hotel secrets and a perfect hide-out for those seeking peace and quiet. — DK Eyewitness

These uniquely styled guest rooms, meticulously decorated with dark woods, Oriental rugs, and handcrafted Art Deco furnishings, overlook one of Amsterdam's famous sights. — Fodor's

Private, sophisticated and intimate, the Seven Bridges is one of the city's most exquisite little hotels on one of its loveliest canals. — Lonely Planet