NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon PalacevsHotel Estherea
NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace and Hotel Estherea are both recommended by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Estherea scores slightly better than NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace. Hotel Estherea ranks #14 in Amsterdam with approval from 10 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Time Out and Star Service.
NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
Prins Hendrikkade 59-72, Amsterdam 1012 AD, The Netherlands
From $124/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
Star
"Luxury accommodation right opposite the station."
DK Eyewitness
"The jewel in the NH crown, this hotel has sleek black-and-white decor in public spaces."
Star Service
"Tourists will either love or loathe the location. The friendly, well-trained staff does its best to keep this busy commercial house relaxed and peaceful. " Full review
Time Out
"A flash branch of the reliable, homegrown NH chain, the Barbizon is right opposite Centraal Station, so ideal if you want to hop off the train laden with luggage." Full review
Star Service
"The friendly, well-trained staff does its best to keep this busy commercial house relaxed and peaceful. This is a viable alternative to the Crowne Plaza." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"The entrance to the Red Light District might seem a rather incongruous place to open a luxury hotel like NH Collection Barbizon Palace." Full review
Frommer's
"Centrally located, within easy walking distance of Centraal Station and the Dam, this sparkling establishment meets every criterion for an ideal Amsterdam hotel" Full review
Hotel Estherea Show All Reviews
Singel 303-309, Amsterdam 1012 WJ, The Netherlands
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
Michelin Guide
"The Estherea is a beautiful, elegant hotel full of charm."
Frommer's
"If you like to stay at elegant, not-too-big hotels, you're sure to be pleased by the Estheréa." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An elegant, family-run hotel that has been in the same careful hands for more than 60 years."
Rough Guide
"Comfortable four-star converted from a couple of sympathetically modernized canal houses."
Star Service
"Born as a small post-war inn, the original owner's three grandchildren continue to operate this refined yet friendly hotel that bears a sensational traditional style and generally very high standards." Full review
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Note: Be sure to request one of the hotel's iPads at check-in, as these are a wellspring of information, and not just about the hotel's facilities, but also about the city and some fun off-the-beaten-path sights.
Time Out
"Spread over several charming canal houses at the epicentre of the elegant canal district, this private hotel has been run by the same family for decades." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Hotel Estheréa takes its beauty seriously – its prettiness gets plenty of attention from guests, with florals – live and textile – dominating, but not overwhelming, the decor." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Hotel Estherea takes a maximalist approach to its interior design, and treads the fine line between plush extravagance and gaudiness with aplomb." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Hotel Estheréa has an eccentric charm, created by décor that manages to be at once zany, plush, and warmly welcoming." Full review
Fodor's
"Flowery wallpaper, boldly upholstered furniture, antiques, and screaming crystal chandeliers are all put together harmoniously at this gorgeously designed and cozy, family-owned hotel." Full review