Canal Ring, Amsterdam, Netherlands | +12122455462
City's most famous hotel housed in historic 17th-century building
Central location between Dam Square and Rembrandt Square
Elegant, contemporary rooms have espresso machines, minibars, and desks
Some upgraded rooms have living spaces and lovely views
Bright breakfast room with views over the River Amstel
Chic bar serving free evening wine and cheese
Impressive interiors with crystal chandeliers and gilded touches
Free Wi-Fi throughout
No full restaurant
Hotel lacks wellness facilities of any kind
Some rooms are small
The four-pearl NH Collection Amsterdam Doelen has a storied history, as it's one of the oldest and most well-known hotels in the city -- previous guests have included Queen Victoria and The Beatles. Its great location on the Amstel River means guests are a two-minute walk from Amsterdam’s floating tulip market and five minutes from Dam Square. Renovations in 2016 exchanged dated, old-fashioned style for contemporary elegance throughout. The 81 sophisticated rooms have espresso machines, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, and many of them have great river views, but some can be small. The only meal served is a buffet breakfast in a lovely restaurant with views over the river and buildings. A notable downside is the lack of wellness facilities. Travelers looking for a hotel with a spa might want to try the nearby Ambassade Hotel.
