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| American
Hotel Leidsekade 97 (556 30 00 / fax 556 30 01).   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 €125-€260. Breakfast €17,50.  [20 reviews, avg 8/10] 
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| Amstel Professor Tulpplein 1 (622 60 60 / fax 622 58 08).  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. There are sumptuous communal
areas with large chandeliers and lots of marble; the staff will even provide
you with your favorite CD's to make you feel at home. 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 €290-€600; suites €650-€2940. Breakfast €29. [4 reviews, avg 10/10] |
| The Dylan Keizersgracht 384 (530 20 10 / fax 530 20 30).  The
ultimate boutique hotel, created by British designer Anouska Hempel in an
exceptional 17th century landmark on one of Amsterdam's most beautiful canals.
Blakes 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 €395-€1095. Breakfast €21. [7 reviews, avg 8/10]
Grand Amsterdam Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197 (555 31 11 / fax 555 32 22).  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. The Grand's brasserie
'Cafe Grand' offers excellent food at moderate
prices.Rates double €165-€420, suites €185-€1495. Breakfast €25. [10 reviews, avg 9/10]
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Hotel KrasnapolskyDam 9 (554 91 11 / fax 622 86 07). 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 €120-€305; suites €450-€700. Breakfast €21. [21 reviews, avg 8/10] Hotel De L'Europe Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-8 (531 17 77 / fax 531 17 78).  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-€400; suites €445-€960. Breakfast €22,50. [3 reviews, avg 10/10] Pulitzer Prinsengracht 315-331 (523 52 35 / fax 627 67 53).  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 the water or the very pleasant inner garden. Not all rooms can
be reached by elevator.Rates double €185-€455; suite €805. Breakfast €25. [15 reviews, avg 8/10] |
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