Amsterdam, NetherlandsWesterdokseiland
Room Mate Aitana
Sculpted waterfront glass tower
Westerdokseiland Amsterdam, Netherlands
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
Room MateSculpted waterfront glass tower
The cantilevered glass tower sits directly on the IJ, trading historic canals for open water and docked pleasure boats.
“The bright rooms benefit from natural light pouring through the floor-to-ceiling windows with expansive city or harbor views.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A sculpted, cantilevered glass facade with floor-to-ceiling views across the IJ river.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Aitana is a handsome design hotel on the IJ, and quite an exceptional one too! Lots of light and minimalist designs in the themed rooms and suites create a relaxed ‘Zen-like’ feel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
On IJdok marina along the IJ, a ten-minute walk west of Amsterdam Centraal Station.
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The rooms
Waterfront views meet calm, minimalist interiors finished in white tones, indirect lighting, and graphic geometric headboards.
Aitana Lounge Bar
A circular mint-green bar sits under a bronze canopy, with tables opening onto a terrace right along the water.
How it began
Founder Kike Sarasola conceived each hotel around an imaginary friend, styling this waterfront tower as the home of Aitana.
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Our shorthand
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.