Intercontinental Amstel AmsterdamvsFlying Pig Downtown
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam is preferred by most reviewers compared to Flying Pig Downtown. InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam is ranked #5 in Amsterdam with positive reviews from 15 sources such as Hideaway Report, Michelin Guide and Concierge.
Intercontinental Amstel Amsterdam Show All Reviews
Professor Tulpplein 1, Amsterdam 1018 GX, The Netherlands
From $464/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
Star
"A veritable haven of luxury and good taste."
Frommer's
"It offers the ultimate in luxury, which is why you might spy visiting royalty and superstars hiding from eager fans here." Full review
Concierge
"In a town with relatively few grande dame hotels, the Amstel qualifies as Amsterdam's most dogged."
Fodor's
"Elegant enough to please a queen, extroverted enough to welcome pop stars, this grand hotel with its palatial facade and regal guest quarters has wowed just about everyone." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Everything about this five-star edifice is spectacular, from its imposing location overlooking the Amstel to its magnificent colonnaded lobby." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Intercontinental hotel along the Amstel River in Amsterdam is easy to mistake as royal palace." Full review
Star Service
"At the junction of the Singelgracht Canal and the Amstel River, this is Amsterdam's classic palace-hotel." Full review
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Until the work is completed, be sure to request rooms well away from the project.
Time Out
"They don't come much posher than this grand hotel standing imperiously over the river it takes its name from." Full review
Gayot
"A fabulous riverfront hotel with elegant charm and class supported by its century-old reputation."
Jetsetter
"Grande dame hotel with winning service, Michelin-starred dining and a posh health club with a pool overlooking the river Amstel." Full review
Flying Pig Downtown
Nieuwendijk 100, Amsterdam 1012 MR, The Netherlands
From $25/night
- Free Internet
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Safe
Rough Guide
"Clean, large and well run by ex-travellers familiar with the needs of backpackers."
Time Out
"Not so much a hostel, more a way of life, and a stalwart of the Interrailing scene." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Located on a busy, central shopping street, this hostel is surrounded by many of the city's nightspots, while also being a short walk to popular sights and the Red Light district." Full review
Let's Go
"This hostel is close to the train station and the Red Light District and offers free tours and maps to help you find any other place you’re hoping to go in the city." Full review
The Telegraph
6.0
"An old-style youth hostel with dorms, bunkbeds, backpackers, a busy vibe and a carefree atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet
"It's a bit grungy, but no one seems to mind, especially when there's so much fun to be had...there are also full kitchen facilities and a cushion-lined basement nicknamed the 'happy room'." Full review
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Weekend bookings require a minimum three-night stay.