Canal House
Reinvented Dutch masterpiece. Dark, dramatic, and quietly seductive — rich purples, deep blacks, gilded plasterwork and moody reclaimed mirrors, with original 17th-century timber beams and ornate ceilings intact. Think Dutch Golden Age meeting 21st-century design.
Good Room 18 overlooks the garden — one of the best value picks in the hotel
Why It Matters
One of the few hotels in Amsterdam to genuinely fuse historic canal-house architecture with serious contemporary Dutch design. Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and part of the Curious Hotels Collection alongside L'Hotel in Paris and The Portobello in London. The garden is one of the largest private gardens in central Amsterdam — a triple-width rarity in a city where land is famously expensive.
Three 17th-century merchant houses merged into one 23-room boutique hotel on Amsterdam's grandest canal, the Keizersgracht. The interior plays Dutch Golden Age history against contemporary Dutch design — velvet, silk wallpaper and Bisazza mosaics alongside Marcel Wanders artwork — and it works. Owners Peter and Jessica Frankopan spent three years rebuilding the houses from the ground up, and the result is one of Amsterdam's most considered small hotels.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Best Room
The one suite. On the top floor with sweeping canal views, this 60 sqm room is more apartment than hotel room. Separate lounge with sofas flows into the bathing area via floating voiles and mosaic details. The centrepieces: a freestanding bathtub for two and a bespoke double rainforest shower. If you're going to splurge in Amsterdam, this is the room.
King · 60 sqm
Better Room
A step up in space from the Good Rooms, with the same sumptuous materials throughout. Still very much a full luxury offering with all standard Canal House amenities.
King · 22 sqm
Exceptional Room
Large, open-plan rooms sized 27–35 sqm, some with walk-in rainforest showers and separate deep bathtubs. All have views over the garden or canal. Room 12 is a standout — with an ingenious sink/entertainment island and exceptional photography including two Kevin Best showstoppers.
King · 31 sqm
Good Room
The smallest rooms here, but don't mistake compact for basic. Same silk wallpapers, purple velvets, hardwood floors and Bisazza mosaics as the upper categories. Some have open-plan bathrooms, others are closed. Room 18 overlooks the garden.
King · 17 sqmGreat Room
Sized 25–35 sqm depending on the specific room. More breathing room, with the same rich palette and Dutch artwork. Room 3 and 15 have entirely separate bathrooms, which is a bonus if that matters to you.
King · 30 sqmOutstanding Room
Only two of these exist. Grand proportions, high ceilings and direct canal views. Both are open-plan suites with separate Philippe Starck rainforest showers and deep bathtubs. Each features an original Marcel Wanders piece — one the White Queen, one the Dark Queen.
King · 35 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bicycles available to rent through the hotel. Must be prebooked via reception.
Free Hollywood movies available to hire at the front desk, and a Blu-ray/DVD player is provided in each room. Rooms also feature Bose iPod docks and Bose bedside speakers.
Canal House can arrange a private boat from a fleet of restored sloops, complete with captain, full bar, and food if required. Requires 24 hours' notice.
The Garden House makes a backdrop for private suppers, parties, and intimate weddings. Enquiries via the hotel directly.
One of the largest private gardens in central Amsterdam, with a triple-width layout designed by Rose and Laura of Dale & Heybrook. Filled with white hydrangeas, all-weather sofas, and gentle water features. Open 365 days a year, 9am–9pm, for hotel guests.
Private guides can be booked through the hotel for insider tours of Amsterdam's sights, from around €35 per hour.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Elevator available. Note: the hotel has steep original Dutch staircases in some parts, typical of 17th-century Amsterdam canal houses.
Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the hotel and in all rooms.
Babysitting available via a local nanny arranged through reception. Children welcome, though the hotel is primarily a couples-focused property.
Full-sized Green & Spring bath and body products in all rooms. Green & Spring is the spa and wellness brand within the Curious Hotels Collection.
No parking available at the hotel. Amsterdam driving is best avoided entirely — use taxis, trams, canal buses, or bicycles.
Pets not allowed. Service animals welcome.
No swimming pool on the property.
Light bites and bar snacks available throughout the day via room service.
Canal House gift vouchers available to purchase online.
Round-the-clock front desk and concierge services. Staff are highly praised for local knowledge, restaurant recommendations, and personal touches.
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