This is a lovely deluxe property with an excellent location and comes highly recommended. It is a historical builiding and has some lovely original touches, eg the original lifts that were used which had no doors so you would simply step in them and step out. These are still working but encased behind glass. In fact, the entire hotel is like a museum and momento of the past. jg/04/2008
The exterior of this building is very unique - it stands on a street corner and and resembles the helm of a great ship. It has many carvings engraved all over as well as numerous gargoyles and does not resemble a hotel whatsoever
The lobby, which is reached by a small staircase, is small and has only a concierge desk, however, a main featur of the hotel is the original ceiling above the lobby. There is a small reception located off the lobby where guests are invited to sit down whilst checking in. Just behind the concierge desk is the bar.
This brand new luxury hotel enjoys a perfect location in Prins Hendrikkade in the city centre, only around 500 m from the Central Station and just 1 km from Dam Square. This unique setting in the historic heart of Amsterdam borders on beautiful canals and means the hotel is within walking distance of the best sights. The valet parking service will take care of guests' cars - one worry less. Schiphol Airport is just 19 km away.
The shipping companies have long disappeared and their ships no longer proudly sail the oceans of the world, but the Shipping House, where the hotel is housed, still stands completely intact. The romance of the sea can still be seen and admired, given form in authentic materials. From the beautiful stained-glass windows in the impressive staircase to the luxurious marble floors, the hotel's beauty is mesmerizing. The guests feel right at home in the classic ambiance with its contemporary touch. It is a perfect place to feel the warm, relaxing atmosphere, with a variety of guests from near and far making it their stylish pied a terre. This historical city hotel with 165 rooms is air-conditioned and offers guests a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, a currency exchange facility, lift access, a cafe, a bar, a restaurant, conference facilities, WLAN/Internet access and room service.
Rates shown are per room per night.
