Ambassade HotelvsThe Dylan Amsterdam
The Dylan Amsterdam and Ambassade Hotel are both praised by expert writers. On balance, The Dylan Amsterdam ranks significantly better than Ambassade Hotel. The Dylan Amsterdam scores 94 with praise from 18 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Rough Guide and Oyster.
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."
The Dylan Amsterdam Show All Reviews
Keizersgracht 384, Amsterdam 1016 GB, The Netherlands
From $322/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
Star
"Gorgeous rooms and personal service make this a very special place to stay."
Concierge
"Both London-based Lady Weinberg's flamboyant style and her minimal phase are on display here."
Fodor's
"Lacquered trunks, mahogany screens, modernist hardwood tables, and luxurious upholstery all lend design flair to these lovely quarters on the site of the historic Municipal Theater." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Dylan is a stylish, upscale boutique centrally located in the Canal Ring." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"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." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Staff here will make you feel like a superstar, attending to your every whim."
Rough Guide
"This stylish hotel is housed in a seventeenth-century building that centres on a beautiful courtyard and terrace."
Star Service
"Set back from the bank of one of Amsterdam's loveliest canals, near the Anne Frank House...this place remains a soul searer, with a ravishing eclecticism and a lavish residential vibe." Full review
Time Out
"Outrageous elegance are the key words here. Guests are made to feel like superstars - even the odd bona fide star drops in from time to time too." Full review
Frommer's
"The Asian-influenced decor at this prestigious canalside boutique hotel is arguably the most stylish in town." Full review