Tivoli Doelen AmsterdamvsAmbassade Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by experts. On balance, Ambassade Hotel ranks significantly higher than NH Collection Amsterdam Doelen. Ambassade Hotel comes in at 88 with accolades from 14 publications such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Michelin Guide.
Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 24, Amsterdam 1012 CP, The Netherlands
From $154/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"Art history buffs will want to stay here, where you'll find a portion of the wall where Rembrandt painted the Nightwatch."
Oyster
Upscale
"One of the more famous hotels in the city, the three-and-a-half pearl NH Amsterdam Doelen is also the oldest -- previous guests have included Queen Victoria and The Beatles." Full review
Star Service
"This classic hotel anchors a colorful residential corner at the juncture of the Amstel River and a small canal, close to the superior Hotel de l'Europe, with similar architecture." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"As the oldest hotel in the city, NH Collection Amsterdam Doelen is a distinctive landmark in Amsterdam's affluent art scene." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"Along with its deep history, the hotel delivers personal service starting weeks before your Amsterdam visit through after your departure. " Full review
Michelin Guide
"Despite many updates, much of the old charm remains. Note the marble staircase, and the lavish Dutch breakfast spread of fruit, pastries, meats, and cheeses...the view over the canal is lovely." Full review
Ambassade Hotel Show All Reviews
Herengracht 341, Amsterdam 1016 AZ, The Netherlands
From $89/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"It is just perfect for art loving Amsterdam!"
Concierge
"The Ambassade isn't the most stylishly renovated of Amsterdam's Golden Age hotels, but the privately-owned landmark beats out the competition."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Literary luminaries, business travellers and well-heeled tourists alike love this tastefully appointed hotel, spread over 10 canal houses." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Ambassade Hotel's lovely brick front is as inviting as its location in the picturesque (and convenient) Canal Ring neighorhood, across from a boat-lined canal." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"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."
Rough Guide
"Elegant canalside hotel made up of ten seventeenth-century houses with smartly furnished lounges, a well-stocked library and comfortable en-suite rooms."
Star Service
"On a beautiful canal in a residential neighborhood in the heart of Amsterdam, this exceedingly popular traditional hotel blends old school B&B style with a cozy residential feel." Full review
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If possible, avoid the smaller Classic rooms and book a Deluxe room with a roomier sitting area and more enviable canalside location.
Time Out
"This literary hotel arranged across ten canal houses is the place to bump in to your favourite author." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"If more proof were needed of the Ambassade's – comprised of 10 18th century buildings -- significance, its central location on the Herengracht is a UNESCO World Heritage site." Full review
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Choose canal-side rooms in this quiet part of town.
Gayot
"Charming accommodations (with a notable library) in a classic canal setting."