Nieuwe Zijde Amsterdam, Netherlands
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Wellness ClassicOutside the door
The house
Park PlazaVictorian station heirloom
Facing Centraal Station, the 1890 landmark greets arriving travelers with rich Victorian architecture and a lively lobby finished in warm tones.
What it’s good at
Notable
An 1890 Rijksmonument landmark opposite Centraal Station, renowned as the country's first hotel with electric lighting.
Notable
An underground health club featuring a nine-metre heated indoor swimming pool, traditional Finnish sauna, and Technogym fitness center.
Notable
Welcoming international rail passengers opposite Amsterdam Centraal since 1890 with enduring grand station-hotel continuity.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set right at the head of Damrak, the canal boat docks and Dam Square are both an easy walk away.
The rooms
Crisp contemporary rooms feature Egyptian cotton linens and Elemis toiletries, with select suites looking out across the canal toward the station.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The nine-metre heated indoor pool rests beneath an overhead skylight, bordered by stacked-stone feature walls.
The sauna
Multi-tiered blonde wood benches and soft under-bench lighting line the traditional Finnish sauna.
The gym
Technogym cardio stations and weight benches fill the fitness space beneath an arched glass skylight.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Carstens Steakhouse
Carstens grills premium cuts and Dutch seafood over charcoal, sourcing ingredients directly from regional farms.
At the table
VIC'S BAR mixes cocktails beside a fireplace, accompanied by seasonal bar bites and background jazz.
How it began
During construction in 1890, two 17th-century homeowners refused to sell, forcing the hotel's facade to famously wrap around their historic buildings.
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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.