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Catalonia Vondel AmsterdamvsGrand Hotel Amrath Amsterdam
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Hotel Vondel ranks slightly better than Grand Hotel Amrath Amsterdam. Hotel Vondel ranks #9 in Amsterdam with approval from 10 sources such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Michelin Guide.
Catalonia Vondel Amsterdam
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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
Grand Hotel Amrath Amsterdam Michelin Guide
Concierge Fodor's Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service Time Out Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
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Prins Hendrikkade 108, Amsterdam 1011 AK, The Netherlands
From $112/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "It offers a convenient central location, pleasantly spacious and comfortable rooms and excellent, personalised service."
Concierge "Conveniently located just half a mile from Central Station, the Amrâth has all the grandeur of the venerable InterContinental Amstel but with details that lend it more of a sense of humor."
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When to go: Late spring, but avoid the tulip-daffodil crowds (around Easter).
Fodor's "The staff is friendly and professional, and a stay here ensures quiet luxury in the city center." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stained glass windows surround a staircase and allow natural light to stream into this Art Nouveau-style interior." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Originally constructed as the offices of six shipping companies, the monumental building now houses this luxury hotel overlooking the old harbour."
Star Service "This place competes head to head with the Marriott and makes a good case for refined regionally infused lodgings, along with the wonderful Park Hotel Amsterdam." Full review
Time Out "The Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam occupies the fabulous structure on Prins Hendrikkade known locally as the Scheepvaarthuis or 'Maritime House'." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This historical hotel in a building with rich shipping history is an upscale stay with canal views in the city center." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler82.4
"The grandly restored 1916 Scheepvaart-huis, or Shipping House, is a spectacular example of the Amsterdam School, where form trumps function at every turn." Full review
Not For Tourists "luxurious hotel, artdeco building."
