A long-established name on Amsterdam's hotel scene, this upmarket place is owned by a publisher, so authors often drop in to stay. In an 18th-century warehouse building near Leidseplein, rooms are plain but smart; the glamorous penthouse has a wall made of glass for unsurpassed views over the city rooftops. At breakfast time, guests are bathed in jewel-coloured light from the stained-glass windows.
Area Canals
Transport Tram 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10
Telephone 620 1212
Rates €80-€195 single; €115-€245 double; €195-€345 penthouse.
Facilities Bar/café. Internet: Wireless (paid) (€5.95/hr).
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