About this hotel
General information
Known simply as the Amstel Hotel to most of the city, InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam is Amsterdam’s grande dame. The palatial building on the Amstel riverbank was designed in 1867 by architect Cornelis Outshoorn, who drew on some of Europe’s most celebrated buildings. Its façade is mirrored in the river, eight lions crown the roofline, and the interiors keep their nineteenth-century ceremony: the famous revolving doors, a grand lobby beneath a white-and-gold ceiling, the historic staircase, chandeliers and lofty ceilings.
It is an intimate house of 79 rooms and suites over four floors, furnished with period pieces and Delft porcelain. Les Clefs d’Or concierges look after guests, historical tours lead through the public rooms, and classic saloon boats wait at the hotel’s own quay for canal trips. Seven event rooms with 522 m² in total host meetings and private celebrations, and the hotel is a registered wedding venue.
Location
The hotel stands on the bank of the Amstel in central Amsterdam, next to the Royal Theatre Carré; the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the boutiques of P.C. Hooftstraat are an easy taxi, tram or bike ride away. Weesperplein metro station is a few metres from the door and two stops from Amsterdam Centraal, about 3 km to the north, while tram 4 from the station stops at nearby Frederiksplein. Schiphol Airport is around 25 minutes by car via the A10 ring road; the concierge arranges private transfers, and guests arriving by water can tie up at the hotel’s own quay.
Spa
The wellness area of the Amstel Health & Fitness Club brings together a sauna, steam cabin, Jacuzzi, plunge pool and a shower circuit with waterfall, rain, hot-and-cold and horizontal showers. Massages and beauty treatments are offered in house.
Sports & leisure
The gym at the Amstel Health & Fitness Club has treadmills, a cross trainer, stepper, exercise bikes, a water rower and free weights, with personal trainers on request. For exploring the city, the hotel keeps classic saloon boats moored right outside and arranges canal cruises with its long-standing boat partners. The concierges handle theatre tickets, and guests can join a tour of the building’s history.
For children
Families can book connecting rooms, and babysitting and nanny services are available on request.
Restaurants & bars
Dining at the hotel is focused on the river, with views across the Amstel.
- The Dining Room — the main restaurant, serving seasonal, ingredient-led cooking backed by one of Amsterdam’s largest wine collections; open for lunch and dinner.
- Amstel Lounge — a light-filled lounge beneath a dome with river views, serving coffee, wine and small plates Monday to Thursday, and its celebrated seasonal afternoon tea on traditional porcelain Friday to Sunday.
- Bar — for a drink before or after dinner.
- Wine Room — an opulent private dining room lined with the wine collection, for up to 16 guests, with a chef’s menu and a vegetarian chef’s menu.
Swimming
The Amstel Health & Fitness Club has a heated indoor pool set level with the River Amstel, with views over the water, loungers and towel service.
Pets
Pets are not accepted, with the exception of certified guide dogs and service animals.
Rooms
55 rooms and 24 suites dressed with Dutch period furniture, heavy drapes, delicate wall patterns and hand-crafted Delft blue pottery, and among the most spacious in the city. Five types of individually styled Signature Suites complete the collection.
Every room has air conditioning, free high-speed Wi-Fi, a television, minibar, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, turndown service and 24-hour room service.
Classic Room
The most compact category, with a king- or queen-size bed and a city or river view.
Premium Room
A French-style room with a king-size bed, armchair, antique writing desk and two large opening windows over the city or the river. The marble bathroom has a rain shower, separate bath and separate WC.
Twin Premium Room
The same French-style room set up with two single beds, looking onto the square or the Amstel. Marble bathroom with rain shower and separate bath.
Junior Suite
A suite in classic French style with a king-size bed, a comfortable sitting area and large opening windows.
King Suite
A corner suite where sliding doors close off the lounge from the bedroom; deep-blue décor, sofa and armchair, and four windows facing the square or the river.
Rembrandt Suite
A Rembrandt-themed suite with a king-size bed and river views towards De Omval, a stretch of the Amstel the painter often visited and drew.
Champagne Suite
Created with Dom Pérignon and styled in champagne and black: an entrance hall, study, living room and bedroom with a generous walk-in closet, with large windows over the Amstel.
Presidential Suite
A bedroom and a living room, each with its own mood, decorated in cream, royal blue and gold with historical details; river views.
Royal Suite
A stately apartment in classic French style with an entrance hall, living room, dining room seating six, a bedroom with a four-poster bed, dressing room, and a bathroom with gilded fittings, separate bath and rain shower. Windows face the Amstel on two sides and the square at the front, and a balcony looks over the river.
Penthouse Suite
A split-level top-floor suite where a staircase leads from the intimate living area up to the king-size bedroom; red décor, a characteristic skylight and city or river views.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.