Astoria Amsterdam
Historic Dutch grandeur meets quiet modern luxury. No glitzy atrium, no skybar gimmicks — just beautifully proportioned rooms, a private garden, and staff who actually remember your name.
Pool access requires booking a 90-minute spa treatment — build that into your planning
Why It Matters
One of very few luxury hotels in the world housed inside genuine 17th-century canal palaces on a UNESCO World Heritage-listed stretch of canal. The hotel held a two-Michelin-starred restaurant (Spectrum) for over a decade — though that restaurant closed in May 2026, with a new fine dining concept in development. The Guerlain Spa partnership and a private courtyard garden shared across all six buildings are both rare amenities for a city-center property.
Six adjoined 17th- and 18th-century canal palaces on Amsterdam's Herengracht — the so-called Gentleman's Canal — converted into a 93-room luxury hotel. The buildings feel like they belong here; that's because they've stood on this street since the Dutch Golden Age, when the city was the mercantile capital of the world. Each palace has a distinct facade, original architectural details, and its own history. Inside, the tone is restrained elegance: cream and gold palettes, antique furniture with contemporary touches, and period details like a monumental staircase and decorative painted ceilings that have been meticulously preserved rather than plastered over.
Where You'll Stay
20 room types available
Backer Suite
One of the hotel's historically named suites, each referencing an original owner of the 17th-century canal palaces. The Backer Suite features distinctive wall decorations and personalized period touches that set it apart from the standard room categories.
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Brentano Suite
One of the grandest named suites, with a spacious living room with large windows, separate bedroom, and a full bathroom with dual vanity, freestanding bathtub, and separate shower. Accommodates up to 3 guests.
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Junior Suite with Balcony - City Garden Views
Junior Suite with a private balcony facing the serene private courtyard garden shared across the six canal palaces.
KingKing Deluxe Room
Spacious double room with a Waldorf Astoria king bed, air conditioning, minibar, tea and coffee maker, in-room safe, and flat-screen TV.
KingKing Grand Loft
The largest of the top-floor loft categories, with the same original-architecture character — beamed ceilings, sloped rooflines — at a grander scale.
KingKing Grand Premier with Balcony
Grand Premier room with a private balcony overlooking either the canal or garden.
KingKing Grand Premier with Canal View
Front-facing rooms with direct views of the iconic Herengracht canal. Waldorf Astoria king bed, walk-in shower, and a separate bathtub with inset TV.
KingKing Grand Premier with Outdoor Space
Grand Premier room with access to a private outdoor patio or terrace — a genuinely rare amenity in a city-center Amsterdam hotel.
KingKing Junior Suite
A Waldorf Astoria king bed plus an open-plan living area. Some suites include a decorative fireplace, a walk-in closet, or a separate living/study area.
KingKing Loft
Top-floor rooms with traditional wooden beams and sloped ceilings. Among the most architecturally distinctive rooms in the hotel — feel like sleeping inside the original roof structure of a 17th-century Dutch mansion.
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King One Bedroom Suite
A proper one-bedroom suite with a separate living area. Accommodates up to 3 guests. Some include a decorative fireplace or a walk-in study.
KingKing One Bedroom Suite Canal View
One-bedroom suite with direct canal views. Separate living and sleeping areas, sleeps up to 3 guests.
KingKing Premier Loft
An upgraded loft on the top floor. Same striking wooden-beamed architecture as the King Loft, with enhanced furnishings and finishes.
KingKing Premier Room
Features a Waldorf Astoria king bed. Views of the Herengracht canal from this premier-category room.
KingKing Superior Room
Entry-level room with a king bed. Views vary by floor. Fine linens and period furnishings throughout.
KingQueen Deluxe Room
Compact and elegant. Note: due to the UNESCO-protected heritage site status of the buildings, Queen Deluxe Rooms are only accessible via staircase — no lift access.
QueenRoell Suite
A signature named suite within the hotel's collection of historic canal palace suites. Accommodates up to 3 guests with separate living and sleeping areas.
KingTwin Grand Premier with Canal View
Twin-bedded Grand Premier room facing the Herengracht canal. Great for travel companions who want canal views without sharing a bed.
TwinTwin Premier Room
Twin-bedded premier room. Good option for two guests who prefer separate beds.
TwinVan Loon Suite
Named after the Van Loon family, one of Amsterdam's most prominent merchant dynasties whose nearby canal house is now a museum. Generous living area, accommodates up to 3 guests.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A formal afternoon tea in the Peacock Lounge with freshly prepared sweet and savory delicacies, served with Pol Roger Champagne or TWG teas. Wednesday to Sunday, 3pm–5pm.
Purchasable gift vouchers for spa days, Afternoon Tea, and overnight stays. Available through the hotel's official voucher shop.
The individual gardens of the six canal palace properties have been merged into a single private courtyard garden while retaining each section's distinct character. Accessible to hotel guests. A tranquil, tulip-planted retreat in the heart of the city.
The hotel offers indoor and outdoor event spaces — including the Hooft Ballroom, the private garden, and several named meeting rooms (De Hartogh, Decquer, Kemp, Huygens) — for weddings, corporate events, and private dinners. A dedicated wedding concierge is available.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
King Accessible Superior Room available. Note: some room categories (e.g., Queen Deluxe) are only accessible via staircase due to the UNESCO heritage site restrictions.
Multiple named meeting rooms including De Hartogh Boardroom, Decquer Room, Kemp Room, and Huygens Room. All with historic character.
The hotel's largest event space for banquets, weddings, and galas.
Baby cribs available from King Grand Premier category upwards. Childcare services available.
24-hour gym with state-of-the-art cardio and weight machines.
The six buildings' individual gardens have been merged into one private garden while retaining each section's unique character. Tulips in spring.
Turquoise indoor pool with a flowing water feature. Access requires booking a 90-minute Guerlain Spa treatment. Advance reservation required.
Three treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, and spa lounge. Operated in partnership with the French luxury house Guerlain.
LED lighting throughout, rainwater irrigation for the garden, à la carte breakfast to reduce food waste, reduced supplier deliveries to lower carbon footprint, and staff energy-saving awareness programs.
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