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Catalonia Vondel AmsterdamvsCanal House
Both Canal House and Hotel Vondel are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Vondel scores significantly better than Canal House. Hotel Vondel is ranked #9 in Amsterdam with approval from 10 sources including Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Michelin Guide.
Catalonia Vondel Amsterdam
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Oyster
The Telegraph
Vondelstraat 26, City Centre - Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam 1054 GD , The Netherlands
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Communal areas, bedrooms and conference room in a decidedly contemporary style."
Frommer's "Even the smallest rooms -- some are small even by Dutch standards -- utilize clever design to maximize the available space, so they don't feel cramped." Full review
Fodor's "Everything about this hip hostelry instills calm, from the light-and-flower-filled lounges with their sumptuous couches to the garden." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Eighty-six rooms occupy seven 19th-century mansions to form Hotel Vondel, which is installed in the museum district of the Dutch capitol." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Near the museums and designer shops, this stylish non-smoking place is decorated throughout with art, and it appeals to a chic crowd."
Star Service "This eclectic outpost is composed of seven pretty brick town houses and presents visitors with one of the most sophisticated boutique backgrounds in the city." Full review
Time Out "Another hidden gem near museums and upmarket shopping opportunities, this thoroughly chic place is covered with art and boasts a lovely decked garden." Full review
Lonely Planet "Rooms have a dark and subdued calm with comfy decor (lots of plush grey), and guests can lounge next to goldfish and koi ponds in the Zen-like back gardens." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 86-room Hotel Vondel is an upscale boutique, part of a small Dutch chain, located on a narrow street near Vondelpark across from a row of 18th century townhomes." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A good choice for a mixed-bag, cram-it-all-in short stay." Full review
Canal House Michelin Guide
Concierge Fodor's Oyster Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service
Afar Magazine The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith 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
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph7.0
"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
