Waldorf Astoria AmsterdamvsNH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
Both Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam and NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace are recommended by experts. On balance, NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace scores marginally better than Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace scores 81 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers including Star Service, Michelin Guide and Forbes Travel Guide.
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam Show All Reviews
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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
NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
Prins Hendrikkade 59-72, Amsterdam 1012 AD, The Netherlands
From $124/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
Star
"Luxury accommodation right opposite the station."
DK Eyewitness
"The jewel in the NH crown, this hotel has sleek black-and-white decor in public spaces."
Star Service
"Tourists will either love or loathe the location. The friendly, well-trained staff does its best to keep this busy commercial house relaxed and peaceful. " Full review
Time Out
"A flash branch of the reliable, homegrown NH chain, the Barbizon is right opposite Centraal Station, so ideal if you want to hop off the train laden with luggage." Full review
Star Service
"The friendly, well-trained staff does its best to keep this busy commercial house relaxed and peaceful. This is a viable alternative to the Crowne Plaza." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"The entrance to the Red Light District might seem a rather incongruous place to open a luxury hotel like NH Collection Barbizon Palace." Full review
Frommer's
"Centrally located, within easy walking distance of Centraal Station and the Dam, this sparkling establishment meets every criterion for an ideal Amsterdam hotel" Full review