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Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam AmericanvsThe College Hotel Amsterdam
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The College Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to American Hotel Amsterdam. The College Hotel comes in at 86 with endorsements from 16 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Star Service and Oyster.
Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Star Service
Time Out
Fodor's
Not For Tourists
Jetsetter
Frommer's Lonely Planet
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
The College Hotel Amsterdam Michelin Guide
Insight Guides Fodor's Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Star Service Time Out Show All Reviews
Roelof Hartstraat 1, Amsterdam 1071 VE, The Netherlands
From $96/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Chic and fashionable lounge bar and rooms in the same style."
Insight Guides "Amsterdammers not only have great ideas, they carry them out really well. How about a truly luxurious hotel, staffed by students from the city’s hotel and catering college?"
Fodor's "This 1895 landmark is a training ground for students of the country's top hotel management schools, which accounts for the fresh-faced staff and eager service." Full review
Lonely Planet "A breath of fresh air, this venerable property was originally a 19th-century school." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The College Hotel is a sensuous, intimate four-pearl option in the Museum Quarter." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set inside a renovated, late-19th-century school, this stylish hotel blends well into its surrounding, fashionable neighborhood." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Stay in this stylish boutique hotel and you will be looked after by students from Amsterdam’s hotel and catering school, learning their craft in situ."
Rough Guide "Converted from an old schoolhouse, the College is one of the most elegant and original additions to Amsterdam’s hotel scene."
Star Service "The College Hotel is a lesson in bold eclecticism, an accredited Amsterdam institution with plenty of attitude and an exciting modern aesthetic that is sure to please trendsetters." Full review
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Great news, but call ahead to be sure there are no inconveniences during construction.
Time Out "A practical outpost of the city's hotel and catering college, all the staff here are students who are training in situ." Full review
