Hotel Estherea vs Catalonia Vondel Amsterdam
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Hotel Vondel ranks slightly better than Hotel Estherea. Hotel Vondel is ranked #9 in Amsterdam with accolades from 10 reviews including DK Eyewitness, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Hotel Estherea
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Singel 303-309, Amsterdam 1012 WJ, The Netherlands
From $102 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
Michelin Guide
"The Estherea is a beautiful, elegant hotel full of charm."
Frommer's
"If you like to stay at elegant, not-too-big hotels, you're sure to be pleased by the Estheréa."
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DK Eyewitness
"An elegant, family-run hotel that has been in the same careful hands for more than 60 years."
Rough Guide
"Comfortable four-star converted from a couple of sympathetically modernized canal houses."
Star Service
"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."
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Note: Be sure to request one of the hotel's iPads at check-in, as these are a wellspring of information, and not just about the hotel's facilities, but also about the city and some fun off-the-beaten-path sights.
Catalonia Vondel Amsterdam
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Vondelstraat 26, City Centre - Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam 1054 GD , The Netherlands
From $54 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Communal areas, bedrooms and conference room in a decidedly contemporary style."
Frommer's
"Even the smallest rooms -- some are small even by Dutch standards -- utilize clever design to maximize the available space, so they don't feel cramped."
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Fodor's
"Everything about this hip hostelry instills calm, from the light-and-flower-filled lounges with their sumptuous couches to the garden."
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Travel + Leisure
"Eighty-six rooms occupy seven 19th-century mansions to form Hotel Vondel, which is installed in the museum district of the Dutch capitol."
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DK Eyewitness
"Near the museums and designer shops, this stylish non-smoking place is decorated throughout with art, and it appeals to a chic crowd."