Oude Zijde Amsterdam, Netherlands
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
Canalside Chinatown lodgings
Mid-century velvet and Asian art define the interiors, connecting Geldersekade canal tranquility to the bustle of Chinatown out back.
What it’s good at
Notable
A 1904 canal house preserves a carved seventeenth-century gable stone from historic trade.
Listed
Mid-century furnishings meet Asian art and rotating exhibitions in the on-site gallery.
Listed
A dual-fronted setting connecting quiet Geldersekade canal views directly to vibrant Zeedijk streetscapes.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set in De Wallen, the property opens directly onto Zeedijk, putting dim sum houses and Amsterdam Centraal minutes away on foot.
The rooms
Canal-facing rooms frame the water through soundproof glazing, finished with walk-in rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs in select layouts.
Restaurant
MAI Kitchen
A skylit buffet starts the morning, followed by evening street-food plates like okonomiyaki and Sakatini cocktails.
At the table
An honesty bar in the lobby lets you pour your own drinks and settle up at the front desk.
How it began
Once a 1609 whale oil depot and later a glass warehouse, the 1904 building still displays its historic carved gable stone.
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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.