The Dylan AmsterdamvsThe Toren
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Dylan Amsterdam ranks significantly higher than The Toren. The Dylan Amsterdam has a TripExpert Score of 94 with recommendations from 18 publications like Jetsetter, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
The Dylan Amsterdam Show All Reviews
Keizersgracht 384, Amsterdam 1016 GB, The Netherlands
From $322/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
Star
"Gorgeous rooms and personal service make this a very special place to stay."
Concierge
"Both London-based Lady Weinberg's flamboyant style and her minimal phase are on display here."
Fodor's
"Lacquered trunks, mahogany screens, modernist hardwood tables, and luxurious upholstery all lend design flair to these lovely quarters on the site of the historic Municipal Theater." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Dylan is a stylish, upscale boutique centrally located in the Canal Ring." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This boutique hotel, named for the poet Dylan Thomas, opened in 1999 and occupies restored 17th-century buildings along the Keizersgracht canal in Amsterdam’s central shopping district." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Staff here will make you feel like a superstar, attending to your every whim."
Rough Guide
"This stylish hotel is housed in a seventeenth-century building that centres on a beautiful courtyard and terrace."
Star Service
"Set back from the bank of one of Amsterdam's loveliest canals, near the Anne Frank House...this place remains a soul searer, with a ravishing eclecticism and a lavish residential vibe." Full review
Time Out
"Outrageous elegance are the key words here. Guests are made to feel like superstars - even the odd bona fide star drops in from time to time too." Full review
Frommer's
"The Asian-influenced decor at this prestigious canalside boutique hotel is arguably the most stylish in town." Full review
The Toren Show All Reviews
Keizersgracht 164, Amsterdam 1015 CZ, The Netherlands
From $168/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"A charming hotel... Neo-baroque bedrooms, elegant breakfast room."
Frommer's
"This relatively small family-run boutique hotel... is justifiably considered one of Amsterdam's "hidden treasures"." Full review
Fodor's
"A baroque vibe prevails in these two 17th-century canalside buildings, with red, purple, and gold color schemes." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This romantic boutique hotel near the Anne Frank House has historical significance: It was once used as a safe house in WWII." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A stylish place decorated in old golds and baroque reds, The Toren boasts a fascinating history."
Rough Guide
"Retro-chic boutique hotel, converted from two elegant canal houses."
Star Service
"The lovely public areas include an oak-paneled library with an original fireplace that warms spirits and toes in the winter months. " Full review
Time Out
"Now it's a family-run hotel, and comes with all the usual upmarket trappings: opulent fabrics, grand public rooms, attentive staff." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A title-holder for price, room size and personal service." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Lush, at times gloriously over-the-top décor, in two 17th-century canal houses, convenient for shopping, dining and sightseeing." Full review