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Andaz Amsterdam PrinsengrachtvsHotel Estherea
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht ranks slightly better than Hotel Estherea. Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht scores 87 with approval from 13 publications including Star Service, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.
Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht
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Prinsengracht 587, Amsterdam 1016 HT, The Netherlands
From $301/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "Overflowing with cutting-edge urban style, this is a cheerleader for modern design, a team player that provides fertile ground for world-class designers. " Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The 122 guest rooms have Geneva sound systems with iPod docks, king-size beds, and complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic drinks." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The hotel sits in a quiet area between the picturesque Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht canals, and brings Dutch history and culture inside with its design and architectural choices." Full review
Afar Magazine "Once Amsterdam’s main public library, the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht looks like a 1970s block on the outside." Full review
Gayot "Check it out: a former public library transformed into an artsy urban hotel."
Travel + Leisure "The latest project from Dutch wild child Marcel Wanders—who’s been called the Lady Gaga of design—is, of all places, a former public library." Full review
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The Telegraph8.0
"Housed in a former library, on one of Amsterdam’s loveliest canals, the Andaz is close to the Anne Frank House, and a short hop from Museumplein." Full review
goop "Like so many of Amsterdam’s most impressive canal-side properties, the building currently occupied by this whimsical Marcel Wanders-designed hotel had a past life—in this case, as the city library." Full review
Jetsetter "A canalside celebration of Amsterdam by the Lady Gaga of Dutch design." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Tumble down the rabbit hole and come out the other end in a fantasy realm of tulip-shaped chairs, giant bells hanging from the ceiling and table legs that look like chess pieces." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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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.
Time Out "Spread over several charming canal houses at the epicentre of the elegant canal district, this private hotel has been run by the same family for decades." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Hotel Estheréa takes its beauty seriously – its prettiness gets plenty of attention from guests, with florals – live and textile – dominating, but not overwhelming, the decor." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Hotel Estherea takes a maximalist approach to its interior design, and treads the fine line between plush extravagance and gaudiness with aplomb." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Hotel Estheréa has an eccentric charm, created by décor that manages to be at once zany, plush, and warmly welcoming." Full review
Fodor's "Flowery wallpaper, boldly upholstered furniture, antiques, and screaming crystal chandeliers are all put together harmoniously at this gorgeously designed and cozy, family-owned hotel." Full review
