Amsterdam, NetherlandsFrederik Hendrikbuurt
Morgan & Mees Amsterdam
Restored orphanage retreat
Frederik Hendrikbuurt Amsterdam, Netherlands
Opened
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
Morgan & MeesRestored orphanage retreat
A welcoming cocktail bar doubles as reception, drawing neighborhood locals and travelers into a relaxed, monochrome setting.
What it’s good at
Notable
Nine bespoke rooms feature preserved nineteenth-century woodwork, herringbone oak floors, and muted monochrome palettes by Marius Haverkamp.
Notable
Set inside an 1880s brick orphanage, original ceiling moldings and historic timber details frame the intimate spaces.
Listed
Positioned in residential Frederik Hendrikbuurt, offering rental bicycles for navigating the Jordaan and surrounding canal streets.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
Together, they revamped a former 1880s girl’s orphanage, located on the corner of canal Nassaukade in the neighbourhood, Amsterdam-West.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in quiet Frederik Hendrikbuurt, rental bikes let you cross the Singelgracht directly into the Jordaan canal lanes.
The rooms
Preserved nineteenth-century moldings frame layered Coco-mat beds, herringbone timber floors, and sleek bathrooms with rain showers.
Morgan & Mees Restaurant & Bar
The bistro serves Mediterranean and French dishes beneath branching chandeliers, with tables spilling onto a street terrace.
How it began
Housed in an 1880s brick girls' orphanage, the name celebrates an imagined rendezvous between an international traveler and an Amsterdam local.
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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.