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Waldorf Astoria AmsterdamvsIntercontinental Amstel Amsterdam
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam scores significantly higher than Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam comes in at 91 with accolades from 15 reviews like Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Wallpaper
Travel + Leisure
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Herengracht 542-556, Amsterdam 1017 CG, The Netherlands
From $520/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Star Service "This place is certainly a contender at the top, right alongside the D L'Europe and InterContinental." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Six grand 17th- and 18th-century townhouses were combined to create 93 stylish rooms on the prestigious Herengract, just a 10-minute walk from Museumplein." Full review
Afar Magazine "The iconic brand took six 17th- and 18th-century canal houses...and transformed them into a distinctively Dutch version of world-class luxury." Full review
Wallpaper "While Amsterdam has boutique lodgings aplenty, few are truly luxurious - which explains the anticipation surrounding the Waldorf Astoria." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Complete with a grand staircase, this truly remarkable collection of canal mansions is an immaculately designed hotel." Full review
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With 93 rooms and suites to choose from, each comes with a view of either the canal or the beautiful courtyard garden.
Fodor's "Spacious rooms are sophisticated if a tad bland, though the beam-ceilinged loft rooms offer a little more character; all rooms have either a canal or garden view." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf goes beyond relaxation—this is the kind of place where "revitalization" is offered, and achieved." Full review
Jetsetter "Decadent Dutch Master set in 17th-century palaces on the Herengracht canal, with a two-Michelin-starred restaurant and a Guerlain spa." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Six magnificent canalside mansions converted with grace, a sensitive attitude to heritage (many 17th- and 18th-century features remain), and a careful eye to contemporary luxury and style." Full review
goop "Spread out over six stunning buildings on the banks of one of Amsterdam’s most memorable canals, the Waldorf Astoria is just as much a historic landmark as it is a supremely plush place to stay." Full review
Intercontinental Amstel Amsterdam
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Star Service
Time Out
Gayot Jetsetter Show All Reviews
Professor Tulpplein 1, Amsterdam 1018 GX, The Netherlands
From $464/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide Star
"A veritable haven of luxury and good taste."
Frommer's "It offers the ultimate in luxury, which is why you might spy visiting royalty and superstars hiding from eager fans here." Full review
Concierge "In a town with relatively few grande dame hotels, the Amstel qualifies as Amsterdam's most dogged."
Fodor's "Elegant enough to please a queen, extroverted enough to welcome pop stars, this grand hotel with its palatial facade and regal guest quarters has wowed just about everyone." Full review
Lonely Planet "Everything about this five-star edifice is spectacular, from its imposing location overlooking the Amstel to its magnificent colonnaded lobby." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Intercontinental hotel along the Amstel River in Amsterdam is easy to mistake as royal palace." Full review
Star Service "At the junction of the Singelgracht Canal and the Amstel River, this is Amsterdam's classic palace-hotel." Full review
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Until the work is completed, be sure to request rooms well away from the project.
Time Out "They don't come much posher than this grand hotel standing imperiously over the river it takes its name from." Full review
Gayot "A fabulous riverfront hotel with elegant charm and class supported by its century-old reputation."
Jetsetter "Grande dame hotel with winning service, Michelin-starred dining and a posh health club with a pool overlooking the river Amstel." Full review
