Luxury Hotels in Amsterdam Offer a Great Getaway

Luxury hotels in Amsterdam make a great base from which to explore this unique historic city on a short break. Amsterdam is easy to get to by train, ferry or by air, and its compact size makes it easy to get around. It offers a host of museums, attractions, shops and things to do. It continues to be a popular choice for stag weekends all year round. With its quaint town houses, canal-lined streets and café culture it offers plenty of entertainment to suit all tastes and ages.

Here are five top luxury hotels in Amsterdam's central district which are all completely different in style and won't break the bank.

The Dylan
Heralded as one of the Leading Luxury Hotels in Amsterdam, this contemporary boutique hotel was originally the handiwork of interior designer Anouska Hempel. With exotic furnishings and themed décor, the Dylan overlooks Amstel, one of the most famous canals in this "Venice of the North".

Hotel Seven-One-Seven
This popular boutique hotel consistently gets a five star rating as one of the most sought-after luxury hotels in Amsterdam. Perfectly complementing its historic exterior its 8 spacious suites are all individually furnished with an eclectic mix of antiques and comfy armchairs. The Hotel Seven-One-Seven is always well-frequented, no doubt due to its garage parking, Bang and Olufsen music systems and fitness centre.

Eden Amsterdam American Hotel
Located in the heart of Amsterdam, this luxury hotel is close to the Stadsschouwburg Theatre and Leidse Square, which is the centre of the city's nightlife. The museums and the Old City are within easy walking distance along pretty canal streets.

Hotel V Frederiksplein
Those looking for more modern luxury hotels in Amsterdam will find the minimalist décor and stylish furnishings in the Hotel V have great appeal. It offers some of the best value accommodation in the city, but it is further out from the historic centre. There is a tram stop nearby.

Lloyd Hotel and Cultural Embassy
This true boutique hotel offers accommodation where no two rooms are the same. Built in Dutch style as an emigrants' hotel for those leaving for America, the building has also served as a prison and an artist's workshop. Now totally renovated it offers surprisingly spacious rooms. The décor of this luxury hotel is minimalist in style with some interesting designer artwork to catch the eye.

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Five Best Hotels in Amsterdam

Located in the west of the country, Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. Accommodating around 750000 citizens makes it the largest city in the country. Having a wealth of historic sites and lots of museums and art galleries, Amsterdam attracts 4.5 million tourists each year roughly 6 times its population.

If you are planning on a trip to Amsterdam keep in mind that it is a very expensive city, in fact it is the fourteenth expensive city in the world right after Vienna and Stockholm, but this does not mean that one should either refrain himself or spend a lot. Listed here is a list of 5 carefully selected luxury hotels which not only bring comfort but are within a reasonable price range.

NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky

Within walking distance of Dam and Palace square, this hotel is a good place to stay and visit the central part of Amsterdam. It has 468 rooms and has been rated 4.1 out of 5 by its guests. It is near to most of attractions of the city such as National Monuments, Amsterdams Historisch Museum, Madame Tussauds and Red Light District. The hotel also has its own dock for boats.

Sofitel The Grand Amsterdam

Surrounded by two canals Sofitel The Grand provides the best place to enjoy and appreciate the famous waterways of Amsterdam. This 5-star hotel has been rated 4.3 out of 5 by its guests and although a bit expensive but is worth the expense by far. Although relatively a new hotel, it was actually built in 1926 to be a first degree marriage chamber. Some of its features are the Turkish bath and its famous Cafe Roux restaurant. The hotel has 182 rooms, a heated swimming pool and sauna.

NH Barbizon Palace

Another 5-star hotel located on Prins Hendrikkaden right across from Amsterdam's central railway station prides itself on award-winning Vermeer restaurant and its prime location. NH Barbizon Palace is part of the NH chain which provides accommodation across 20 countries with excellent service and customer satisfaction. The Royal Palace is just a few minutes from the hotel among with many popular shops. Being near the financial centre of Amsterdam, it is the perfect place for business travellers with a high taste of comfort.

The Dylan Amsterdam

Housed in a 17 century building, the hotel opened to the public in 1999. It has 41 rooms and has been granted a 5-star rating. It has been nominated Europe's Leading Boutique Hotel for year 2008 by the World Travel Awards. Located in the very heart of Amsterdam it gives an extraordinary view of Keizersgracht, Amsterdam's most famous canal.

Radisson SAS Hotel Amsterdam Airport

The last but not the least, Radisson SAS Hotel Amsterdam has been impressively rated 5 out of 5 by its guests. It's a 5-star hotel with 279 rooms located in the Business Park Schiphol-Rijk. The hotel has a top of the line fitness center equipped with sauna, Turkish/steam bath and physiotherapy treatments. If you decide to spend some time in this hotel remember not to miss the excellent Talavera restaurant and Rodolpho's bar.

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