Hotel The ExchangevsTivoli Doelen Amsterdam
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Hotel The Exchange ranks marginally higher than NH Collection Amsterdam Doelen. Hotel The Exchange ranks #41 in Amsterdam with endorsements from 8 sources like The Telegraph, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel The Exchange
Damrak 50, Amsterdam 1012 LL, The Netherlands
From $81/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Concierge
"A sister hotel to the iconoclastic Lloyd hotel, the Exchange is located on tatty Damrak, the tourist-thronged artery that runs from the Centraal Station to Dam Square."
Fodor's
"All of the rooms in three adjoining buildings have been designed by students and alumni from the Amsterdam Fashion Institute and are unique and funky." Full review
Rough Guide
"God knows, Damrak needs a decent hotel, and this new sister to the excellent Lloyd Hotel... is a welcome and wacky newcomer... for the price, it’s one of the best places to sleep in town."
Lonely Planet
"The Exchange has 61 rooms that have been done up in crazy, eye-popping style by students from the Amsterdam Fashion Institute." Full review
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If you like plain decor, this isn't your place.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Exchange is a boutique concept hotel, where all 61 rooms have been decorated by different young fashion designers from the Amsterdam Fashion Institute." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Students from the Amsterdam Fashion Institute designed the rooms here, and each is wildly different, from one in an all-white palette to another whose walls are draped in exotic fabrics." Full review
Wallpaper
"Eight students from the Amsterdam Fashion Institute were selected to 'dress' the rooms... room inspiration ranged from Marie Antoinette to wallflowers and denim jackets." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"On a hectic street between Central Station and the Dam, just a heartbeat from the Red Light District." Full review
Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 24, Amsterdam 1012 CP, The Netherlands
From $154/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"Art history buffs will want to stay here, where you'll find a portion of the wall where Rembrandt painted the Nightwatch."
Oyster
Upscale
"One of the more famous hotels in the city, the three-and-a-half pearl NH Amsterdam Doelen is also the oldest -- previous guests have included Queen Victoria and The Beatles." Full review
Star Service
"This classic hotel anchors a colorful residential corner at the juncture of the Amstel River and a small canal, close to the superior Hotel de l'Europe, with similar architecture." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"As the oldest hotel in the city, NH Collection Amsterdam Doelen is a distinctive landmark in Amsterdam's affluent art scene." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"Along with its deep history, the hotel delivers personal service starting weeks before your Amsterdam visit through after your departure. " Full review
Michelin Guide
"Despite many updates, much of the old charm remains. Note the marble staircase, and the lavish Dutch breakfast spread of fruit, pastries, meats, and cheeses...the view over the canal is lovely." Full review