Nieuwe Zijde Amsterdam, Netherlands
Opened
2013
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
art'otelSculptural shipping quarters
A 12-meter video curtain illuminates the lobby, where striking sculptures and contemporary art welcome travelers opposite Centraal Station.
What it’s good at
Notable
Over one hundred sculptures by Atelier Van Lieshout and an interactive video art curtain anchor the spaces.
Notable
The 1921 former Royal Holland Lloyd shipping headquarters features an ornate facade and a decorative corner turret.
Listed
Cocktails at ARCA Bar accompany weekend DJ sets and rotating exhibitions in the basement art gallery.
What they say
Editorial feature
Condé Nast Traveler
2013
That's because in the lobby/bar area, an amazing 20-foot-by-40-foot silicon curtain forms the canvas for a freaky new kind of interactive lobby art—complete with ever-changing projections of the sea creatures.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Positioned directly across from Centraal Station, the property puts historic canals, Dam Square, and De Wallen within minutes on foot.
The rooms
Moody purple lighting, pops of primary color, and custom gold sculptures set a distinctive tone across the bedrooms.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool sits beneath an overhead skylight, fitted with a counter-current jet and poolside loungers.
The sauna
A Finnish wooden sauna glows with magenta underbench lighting, sitting next to quiet loungers in the basement.
The gym
Arched glass skylights illuminate the 24-hour gym, equipped with TechnoGym cardio gear, resistance machines, and a boxing bag.
Dogs stay too.
ARCA Restaurant
Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa oversees a menu of Portuguese petiscos and sharing plates infused with Asian flavours.
ARCA Bar & Lounge
Bartenders mix inventive cocktails behind an illuminated glass counter, bordered by long leather banquettes and cocktail tables.
How it began
Completed in 1921, the monumental stone building originally served as the grand headquarters for the Royal Holland Lloyd shipping company.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.