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| American
Hotel Leidsekade 97 (556 30 00).   An
impressive turn-of-the-century hotel with a wonderful Art Deco interior,
centrally located. The American boasts large, quiet rooms with modern conveniences,
yet it still retains its original Art Deco charm. Some rooms overlook the
bustling Leidseplein, others have views of the Singelgracht canal. The ground
level Cafe Americain is
the hotel's focal point, featuring large stained-glass windows and a beautiful
Art Nouveau interior with chandeliers and murals. The Cafe has a large outside
terrace with a nice view of the Leidseplein.Rates double €150-€300.  [20 reviews, avg 8/10] 
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| Amstel Professor Tulpplein 1 (622 60 60).  Amsterdam's
most prestigious hotel, built in 1867 on the quiet and beautiful banks of
the river Amstel, slightly out of the city center. The Amstel offers every
service imaginable in its luxury rooms and suites; the staff will even provide you with your favorite CD's to make you feel at home. There are sumptuous communal
areas with large chandeliers and lots of marble, and as you might expect
this is celebrity territory. La Rive is
Amstel's Michelin-starred restaurant, and the hotel has an attractive outdoor
terrace with a good view of the river. Rates double €320-€730; suites €420-€4005. [4 reviews, avg 10/10]
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| The Dylan Keizersgracht 384 (530 20 10).  The
ultimate boutique hotel, created by British designer Anouska Hempel in an
exceptional 17th century landmark on one of Amsterdam's most beautiful canals.
The Dylan is 'fashionably small' with a distinctive and elegant interior, coupled
with top class service and a restaurant
to match. The hotel has 41 individually decorated rooms. Rates double €295- €505, suites €1250-€1700. [7 reviews, avg 8/10]
Grand Amsterdam Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197 (555 31 11).  The
former City Hall in the medieval city center has been converted into a truly
grand hotel, with luxurious modern rooms which nonetheless reflect the
building's history. The interior glows with marble floors and Oriental rugs,
and a fountain graces the hotel's lovely courtyard. Especially the suites you'll have to book well in advance, as this is a favorite among CEO's and visiting celebs.Rates double €220-€420, suites €520-€1500. [10 reviews, avg 9/10]
Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Dam 9 (554 91 11).  Large hotel in a late nineteenth century building occupying one side of
Dam square, directly opposite the Royal Palace. The hotel's centerpiece
is the beautiful atrium with its steel-and-glass roof, housing the Victorian
Wintertuin ('Winter Garden') restaurant. Excellent business facilities.Rates double €350-€450; suites €580-€830. [21 reviews, avg 8/10] Hotel De L'Europe Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-8 (531 17 77).  This
elegant late-nineteenth century hotel still retains its original atmosphere,
making it second-only to the Amstel hotel in style and elegance. De l'Europe
offers chic lodgings in a convenient location, and has an attractive outside
terrace overlooking the river Amstel. Excelsior
is the hotel's top class restaurant.Rates double €275-€475; suites €385-€1290. [3 reviews, avg 10/10] Pulitzer Prinsengracht 315-331 (523 52 35).  Large
but intimate first class hotel comprising 24 seventeenth-century canal houses.
The Pulitzer has spacious and modern rooms, yet the narrow hallways and
steep staircases contribute to its classic canal house atmosphere. Rooms
overlook Prinsengracht canal or the very pleasant courtyard garden. Not all rooms can
be reached by elevator.Rates double €285-€455. [15 reviews, avg 8/10] |
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