The TorenvsHotel Amsterdam - De Roode Leeuw
Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, The Toren scores significantly better than Hotel Amsterdam - De Roode Leeuw. The Toren comes in at #18 in Amsterdam with approval from 10 reviewers like Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.
The Toren Show All Reviews
Keizersgracht 164, Amsterdam 1015 CZ, The Netherlands
From $168/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"A charming hotel... Neo-baroque bedrooms, elegant breakfast room."
Frommer's
"This relatively small family-run boutique hotel... is justifiably considered one of Amsterdam's "hidden treasures"." Full review
Fodor's
"A baroque vibe prevails in these two 17th-century canalside buildings, with red, purple, and gold color schemes." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This romantic boutique hotel near the Anne Frank House has historical significance: It was once used as a safe house in WWII." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A stylish place decorated in old golds and baroque reds, The Toren boasts a fascinating history."
Rough Guide
"Retro-chic boutique hotel, converted from two elegant canal houses."
Star Service
"The lovely public areas include an oak-paneled library with an original fireplace that warms spirits and toes in the winter months. " Full review
Time Out
"Now it's a family-run hotel, and comes with all the usual upmarket trappings: opulent fabrics, grand public rooms, attentive staff." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A title-holder for price, room size and personal service." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Lush, at times gloriously over-the-top décor, in two 17th-century canal houses, convenient for shopping, dining and sightseeing." Full review
Hotel Amsterdam - De Roode Leeuw
Damrak 93 - 94, Amsterdam 1012 LP, The Netherlands
From $75/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"Very comfortable rooms."
Frommer's
"A stone's throw from the Dam, this hotel, founded in 1911, has an 18th-century facade. Its rooms are super-modern, though, with thick carpets and ample wardrobe space." Full review
Star Service
"Planted next door to the Swissotel, this is a viable option for midrange travelers when the rates are low, but it's another story when conventions are in town and rates exceed the offerings." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"There's little in the way of wow factor at The Hotel Amsterdam - De Roode Leeuw besides its buzzing central location." Full review
Fodor's
"An elegant 19th-century landmark on a corner of Dam Square offers some surprisingly stylish guest rooms." Full review
Jetsetter
"A comfortable and convenient base right in the heart of Amsterdam, a stone's throw from Dam Square." Full review