Catalonia Vondel AmsterdamvsKimpton De Witt Amsterdam
Both Hotel Vondel and Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Vondel is the choice of most professionals compared to Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam. Hotel Vondel ranks #9 in Amsterdam with approval from 10 publications like Star Service, Time Out and DK Eyewitness.
Catalonia Vondel Amsterdam
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
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Telegraph
7.0
"A good choice for a mixed-bag, cram-it-all-in short stay." Full review
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5, Amsterdam 1012 RC, The Netherlands
From $152/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Relaxed luxury is perhaps the best way to describe this fine hotel two blocks from Centraal Station." Full review
Michelin Guide
"This fully renovated member of a hotel chain has modern, functional rooms. It also offers a sauna, gym, meeting rooms and valet parking."
Star Service
"Clean, crisp and modern, it is a sleek option situated in a rather drab modern brick building incorporating two historic row houses." Full review
Wallpaper
"As its devoted fans will tell you, the Kimpton group can usually be relied on to deliver interesting hotels with lively interiors and quirkiness in equal measure." Full review
Jetsetter
"Kimpton's design-centric European debut, steps from the central station." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The first Kimpton hotel to open in Europe and the location is one of the most convenient in Amsterdam—just a short walk from Centraal Station." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This 1980s building, which also incorporates two 17th-century houses, is in a busy spot...the décor is contemporary, edgy and colourful – and service is efficient, with thoughtful attention to detail." Full review
Frommer's
"This hotel is exceedingly convenient. But it’s the friendly, prompt service that make it a real standout...a marvelous blend of stylish contemporary Dutch design with period accents. " Full review
Frommer's
"This hotel is exceedingly convenient. But it’s the friendly, prompt service that make it a real standout...rooms are spacious and blissfully quiet, with comfortable beds" Full review
Michelin Guide
"Most of the guest rooms are found in the building’s modern segment...De Witt has devoted plentiful square footage to its lobby lounge, which spills into an outdoor atrium. " Full review