The Best Hotels in Amsterdam for Business Travellers
As the gateway to Europe and with a population that largely speaks fluent English, Amsterdam is an effortless city for business travellers. It’s compact and navigable by bike (even CEOs cycle here) and hardly anything is more than a 15-minute ride away. If you’re visiting for business, here are the best places for you to stay while in town.
Rosewood Amsterdam, Prisengracht
It’s taken a decade to realise this grand 134-room haven in the 17th-century former Palace of Justice. The result, which opened in May, is magnificent, with creature comforts including underfloor heating, a pillow menu and a pool (top) that’s open until 10pm. Keep to Dutch punctuality standards by booking client lunches at onsite restaurant Eeuwen.
De Durgerdam, Durgerdam
Can a lakeside sanctuary such as this 14-room hotel actually be just 15 minutes from the city centre and a 25-minute drive from Schiphol Airport? The fact you’ll have time for a dip before a morning meeting in the city makes this property a bleisure traveller's dream. Retreat to cosy, art-dotted rooms with clothes steamers, local treats and De Mark, the property’s restaurant with acclaimed chefs at the pans.
The Diamond, Leidseplein
If your schedule is unforgiving, consider bunking at this 36-room gem, mere metres from the Leidseplein tram stop. The location is central, the guestrooms have all the essentials, including coffee machines and complimentary minibar goodies, and guests can rent bikes for free. There’s also a steakhouse on the ground floor, which is open until 10.30pm to cushion late-evening arrival or departure times.
The Hoxton, Amsterdam, De Negen Straatjes
Parquetry flooring, original beams, local art – the brand’s signature “homey and hip” vibe is aesthetically intact at this outpost but it’s also instilled in the service approach. There’s the cruisey midday check-out time and an opt-in breakfast bag delivery (for a small fee) if an early video call scuppers brekkie plans or you can head to Lotti’s restaurant downstairs and tuck into eggs with Dutch smoked salmon until 11am.
