Canal HousevsHard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American
Canal House and American Hotel Amsterdam are both endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Canal House is the choice of most professionals compared to American Hotel Amsterdam. Canal House is ranked #21 in Amsterdam with approval from 12 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Oyster.
Canal House Show All Reviews
Keizersgracht 148, Amsterdam 1015 CX, The Netherlands
From $259/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Luxurious accommodation... The rooms are designed so that their modern character complements the historic setting of the hotel beautifully."
Concierge
"The predominant note in the guest rooms is a sensual take on classic meets contemporary Dutch aesthetics."
Fodor's
"A collection of 17th-century merchants' houses meets 21st-century style in this boutique newcomer that mixes modern comforts... with design elements that recall Dutch art and history." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Canal House Hotel is a sumptuous 23-room boutique hotel towering above a canal in Amsterdam's Canal Ring district." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"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." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An elegant retreat for those who are seeking quiet refuge."
Star Service
"Unique residential touches include fine antiques, Dutch artwork, clever lighting, sleek furniture and a lovely garden." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Nestled amid the canals of Amsterdam’s hip Jordaan neighborhood, Canal House’s romantic facade promises dark, dust-laden rooms packed with antiques, but such promises will mostly go unfulfilled." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A cosy 23-bedroom hotel in a former merchant’s house." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"After a day out biking and museum-hopping, unwind in the courtyard garden, refined restaurant or over your room's marvellous canal views." Full review
Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American
Leidsekade 97, Amsterdam 1017 PN, The Netherlands
From $126/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Its impressive frontage has a real majestic air."
Lonely Planet
"You can't get closer to the action than this, right off Leidseplein and a quick walk to the Museum Quarter." Full review
Rough Guide
"Landmark Art Deco hotel just off Leidseplein that dates from 1900, though the bedrooms themselves are mostly kitted out in standard modern style."
Star Service
"The Amsterdam American Hotel was built in 1900 and is officially listed as a historic monument." Full review
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Management can be hard to reach for special requests, but the enthusiastic staff contributes to the youthful, vibrant atmosphere.
Time Out
"A dazzling art nouveau monument that's looking extra spruce now that a fountain has been added to its terrace, the public areas here... are all eye-pleasers." Full review
Fodor's
"Newlyweds might want to indulge in the Mata Hari Honeymoon Suite, which is named after the spy fatale who celebrated her wedding here." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Very old (fashioned), have a look inside."
Jetsetter
"An elegant, stylish guest room at a lovely hotel on one of Amsterdam's most popular and central squares." Full review
Frommer's
"Amsterdam's iconic American Hotel is an Art Nouveau confection that dominates the buzzing plaza of Leidseplein, right in the heart of the city's bar-and-club action" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The gorgeous Amsterdam American Hotel got its name because the founder of the original hotel, CAA (Cornelis Alidus Anne) Steinigeweg, spent many years in the USA and helped establish a Dutch settlement on Grand Island, New York." Full review