Overall a very nice hotel. The room was fairly large by European city standards, and everything in the room was of the highest quality. Although, I must say that this hotel was actually a little “too fancy” for our tastes. Among the amenities offered was a “pillow menu” with about 6 different options to chose from, overnight shoe polishing service,... more

I check out of the Hotel Pulitzer and into the Amstel. And now I could breathe! A beautiful and clean hotel. The location is average. It is a taxi ride, a metro ride, or a 20 minute walk to anything nearby. But the rooms are spacious and large. The service from the staff was well above average. The concierge was... more

Simply the best! Whenever I have to spend time in Amsterdam, I stay at this fabulous hotel. Granted, it is not cheap but you get your money's worth, be it for the friendliness of the staff, the beauty of the dining rooms right next to the river or the sumptuous bedrooms. The only small complaint concerns the choice of programs... more

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