Catalonia Vondel AmsterdamvsSeven Bridges Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Hotel Vondel scores significantly better than Seven Bridges Hotel. Hotel Vondel is ranked #9 in Amsterdam with recommendations from 10 publications such as Oyster, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
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
Seven Bridges Hotel
Reguliersgracht 31, Amsterdam 1017LK, The Netherlands
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Multilingual
- Business Center
- Air Conditioning
- Flatscreen TV
Frommer's
"Proprietors Pierre Keulers and Günter Glaner have made the Seven Bridges, named for its view of seven arched bridges, one of Amsterdam's canal-house gems." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Private, sophisticated and intimate, the Seven Bridges is one of the city's most exquisite little hotels on one of its loveliest canals." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the Seven Bridges area, this waterfront canal house turned boutique hotel maintains much of its 18th-century flavor." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"In a former merchant house dating back to the 1600s, Seven Bridges is one of the city’s best-kept hotel secrets and a perfect hide-out for those seeking peace and quiet."
Rough Guide
"Very charming place – and excellent value for money. It takes its name from its canalside location, which affords a view of seven dinky little bridges."
Time Out
"This is the ideal destination for hermits who want a luxury hidey-hole far from the madding crowd that's also conveniently located for the museums and city centre." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Named for the seven bridges it overlooks at the intersection of the beautiful Reguliersgracht and Keizersgracht canals, the eight-room Seven Bridges Hotel is a real slice of Old Amsterdam." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Seven Bridges is a 300-year-old canal house, sumptuously furnished throughout with the owners’ impressive collection of antiques." Full review
Fodor's
"These uniquely styled guest rooms, meticulously decorated with dark woods, Oriental rugs, and handcrafted Art Deco furnishings, overlook one of Amsterdam's famous sights." Full review