The TorenvsHotel JL No76
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, The Toren ranks significantly higher than Hotel JL No76. The Toren is ranked #20 in Amsterdam with approval from 9 reviews such as The Telegraph, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
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 JL No76
Jan Luijkenstraat 76, Amsterdam 1071 CT, The Netherlands
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"These two 18th-century buildings on leafy Jan Luykenstraat may look traditional, but in the lounges and guest rooms everything is stylishly contemporary." Full review
Rough Guide
"Just five minutes’ around the corner from its sister hotel the Vondel, this is the latest in a chic mini-chain, with the same contemporary vibe and high standards."
Michelin Guide
"Two 18C townhouses have been converted into one at Jan Luijkenstraat 76, hence the name. Comfortable accommodation, which might not be the ultimate in luxury but is definitely stylish and elegant."
Oyster
Upscale
"Within walking distance of museums, Vondelpark, and the inner Canal Ring. Its 39 elegant rooms feature modern amenities." Full review
Jetsetter
"Discreet digs with a secluded garden housed in two 18th-century mansions in Amsterdam's Museum Quarter." Full review
The Telegraph
6.0
"A 19th-cenury villa in a smart neighbourhood near the major museums." Full review