Nieuwmarkt Amsterdam, Netherlands
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
Amsterdam School showcase
The monumental Scheepvaarthuis features a soaring central stairwell topped by a zodiac stained glass skylight and carved maritime reliefs.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Occupying the monumental 1916 Scheepvaarthuis, celebrated as a foundational landmark of Amsterdam School architecture.
Notable
Intricate brickwork, stained glass skylights, and nautical wood carvings showcase Dutch expressionist craftsmanship throughout.
Notable
Maritime themes celebrating Dutch seafaring history through carved exterior facades, historic motifs, and canal-facing views.
What they say
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The grandly restored 1916 Scheepvaart-huis, or Shipping House, is a spectacular example of the Amsterdam School, where form trumps function at every turn.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Prins Hendrikkade in Nieuwmarkt en Lastage, the hotel sits five minutes from Amsterdam Centraal Station and the medieval core.
The rooms
High ceilings and Art Nouveau detailing frame spacious bedrooms appointed with rich fabrics, dark wood accents, and deep soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Hand-painted sea tiles by Gertie Bierenbroodspot line the heated indoor pool beneath a fiber-optic starlit ceiling.
Saunas and steam
Thermal facilities include two Finnish saunas heated to 70°C and 90°C, an infrared cabin, and a Turkish steam room.
Spa and gym
A subterranean gym holds cardio and strength gear, alongside treatment rooms for deep tissue and sports massage.
Bar Lounge
Afternoon high tea brings Ronnefeldt loose teas and tiered savories to plush banquettes overlooking the canal.
Restaurant Seven Seas
Diners sit beneath vaulted stained-glass ceilings and leaded skylights for French and Mediterranean dishes.
At the table
Breakfast is served in the wood-paneled dining room, and drinks flow late at the dark timber bar.
How it began
Erected in 1916 as headquarters for six shipping lines, this landmark occupies the harbor quay where 16th-century voyages departed for the East Indies.
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How we rate hotels.
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.