Visitors often have an advantage over the local residents, for they get to try some of the best hotels in any given area; locals tend not to stay in local hotels for obvious reasons; we live here. But last weekend my partner and I decided to stay at Amsterdam’s Grande Dame Hotel – the Amstel Hotel – in which we... more

Having just spend a 4 day break at this hotel I can thoroughly recommend it. As an Intercontinental Ambassador I was upgraded to a beautifull corner suite overlooking the river. The rooms was spacious and luxurious and the bathroom a delight to my wife. As mentioned previously the 'rain' showers in the rooms are great. I had no problems with... more

My wife and I spent 2 nights of our honeymoon in December at the Intercontinental and we have to admit that it's a beautiful hotel with a very convenient location. Our room was spacious and clean and the bathroom had a wonderful tub. Breakfasts were delicious as well as dinner. No 5-star rating however as some of the staff were... more

Lovely old hotel at a canal.. Rooms are classic and beautiful with the best rainshower in the world as far as I can tell..the bath fills in a short while which is also great.. The restaurant is nice as well as the bar downstairs with a lovely view of the canals. more

Just echoing the statements below: this hotel has old world charm, amazing service and every element of luxury one could hope for. The canal side location is used to great effect in the lounge, restaurant and bars. The semi-private lift to the suites is another great feature. The only drawback for me was the location. I prefer to be a... more

The building is nice even if a bit outside of the action. The doorman is always at hand and friendly. Check-in -seated- is prompt and courteous. Most, not to say all, the staff members are nice and ready to help. The room, actually an Executive Suite, is nicely furnished as is the bathroom. The overall feel is really nice but... more

I wanted a great hotel in Amsterdam with a pool for a leisure stay. The Amstel was the most fantastic place to stay; cost an arm and a leg but worth it if you can afford it. Great room, food, service, nothing at all to complain about. I was a little worried about the distance from the centre of Amsterdam... more

The Amstel is a seriously plush and beautiful hotel. The exterior is quite regal and overlooks The Amstel canal, hence the name. The service was pleasant and we were treated with highly professional customer service. The rooms were huge and had all the facilities, that one would expect. The minibar, would have to be the best I have ever seen... more

A few years ago I wrote a positive review of the Amstel. Now, after having visited a few hundred more hotels (for business and leisure), I have been back and it still amazes. The hotel is hard to beat and hard to fault: location, river view from many rooms, decoration, elegance and comfort of the rooms, service, pool and fitness... more