De L'Europe AmsterdamvsCanal House
Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, De L'Europe Amsterdam scores slightly better than Canal House. De L'Europe Amsterdam comes in at #15 in Amsterdam with praise from 15 sources including Time Out, Hideaway Report and Fodor's.
De L'Europe Amsterdam Show All Reviews
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2 - 14, Amsterdam 1012 CP, The Netherlands
From $386/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"A long-established grande dame hotel parked on the Amstel River, 111-room L'Europe has undergone a zealous renovation plan that has paid off."
Fodor's
"All guests will relish the reproductions of Dutch masters, handsome carpets, and all sorts of other luxuries." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Hotel De L'Europe is a longstanding, luxury property perched along the Amstel River." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This landmark hotel with fabulous views over the Amstel has top-of-the-range suites, and these, as well as more workaday rooms, are luxuriously decorated with drapes and chandeliers."
Rough Guide
"One of the city’s top hotels, and retaining a wonderful fin-de-siècle charm, with large, well-furnished rooms, an attractive riverside terrace and a great central location."
Michelin Guide
"This luxury hotel, which dates back to the end of the 19C, offers a chic combination of charm and tradition."
Star Service
"In a picturesque setting jutting out into the Amstel River and overlooking the Mint Tower, this is the top stop in Amsterdam for traditionalists in search of some old fashioned protocol." Full review
Time Out
"A luxury landmark with fabulous views across the Amstel, this is the place to head for an indulgent splurge or a honeymoon hideaway." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Mixes classical elements (glass chandeliers, doorkeepers in top hats) with whimsical Dutch design." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A red-and-white brick landmark crowning the intersection of the Amstel River and several canals, the hotel bridges old and new visions of luxury." Full review
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