Hotel Estherea vs Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Estherea ranks significantly better than Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. Hotel Estherea ranks #14 in Amsterdam with approval from 10 publications including Rough Guide, Michelin Guide and DK Eyewitness.
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.
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
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Herengracht 542-556, Amsterdam 1017 CG, The Netherlands
From $520 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Star Service
"This place is certainly a contender at the top, right alongside the D L'Europe and InterContinental."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Six grand 17th- and 18th-century townhouses were combined to create 93 stylish rooms on the prestigious Herengract, just a 10-minute walk from Museumplein."
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Afar Magazine
"The iconic brand took six 17th- and 18th-century canal houses...and transformed them into a distinctively Dutch version of world-class luxury."
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Wallpaper
"While Amsterdam has boutique lodgings aplenty, few are truly luxurious - which explains the anticipation surrounding the Waldorf Astoria."
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Travel + Leisure
"Complete with a grand staircase, this truly remarkable collection of canal mansions is an immaculately designed hotel."
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With 93 rooms and suites to choose from, each comes with a view of either the canal or the beautiful courtyard garden.