De Pijp Amsterdam, Netherlands
Renovated
2012
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ClassicOutside the door
The house
Okura Hotels & ResortsJapanese hospitality outpost
Public spaces balance Japanese minimalism and attentive omotenashi hospitality inside a distinctive 23-storey tower overlooking the city.
“Inside, the rooms and bathrooms are eminently luxurious—soft colors, beautiful woods, and filtered light create an air of tranquillity.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Attentive omotenashi service, dedicated executive lounge hospitality, and floor-to-ceiling skyline views across the canal ring.
Notable
Nagomi Spa provides Shiatsu bodywork, Finnish saunas, and a skylit heated indoor swimming pool.
Notable
A 1971 landmark tower offering five decades of continuous hospitality and milestone banqueting in De Pijp.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
US Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
it’s home to an unusual hotel, one that’s Japanese not only in name but in its aesthetic as well.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Located in southern Amsterdam's lively De Pijp district, the hotel sits alongside the Amstel canal near the bustling Albert Cuyp Market.
The rooms
Calm neutral palettes and warm woods frame floor-to-ceiling skyline views, complemented by expansive marble bathrooms.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness centre includes a Kinesis wall alongside modern Technogym cardio and strength machines.
At the table
Ground-floor dining includes live teppanyaki at Sazanka, and Twenty Third Bar mixes cocktails above the city.
How it began
The 23-storey tower opened in 1971 as the Tokyo-based brand's first European flagship, introducing traditional Japanese hospitality to Amsterdam.
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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.