Luxury hotels in Amsterdam: which to choose

Q: Which room would I consider for 3 friends?

Krasnapolsky’s Premium Triple7 has a king and a single bed; decide who will share the king before booking. At Barbizon6, the one-bedroom apartment accommodates up to 4, with the complete sleeping arrangement to be confirmed.

Q: Can I plan the weekend around Pulitzer’s boat?

The hotel’s 1909 boat, Tourist3, is out for maintenance from 11 January to 10 March. Check the cruise is running before choosing your dates.

Q: Is the spa a good plan with children?

At Krasnapolsky8, the spa admits guests from age 16. At The Grand5, the indoor pool is heated and categories include SPA and FITNESS access; confirm the conditions for your children’s ages when planning a swim.

The hotels

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Pulitzer Amsterdam

I’d book a canal-facing room at the Pulitzer and leave the afternoon open: take the hotel’s boat out or settle at the bar. If a daily swim matters, The Grand has an indoor pool.

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Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

At The Grand in central Amsterdam, you can come back for a swim after a day on foot, then dine at Bridges without putting your coat back on. That would bring me here; for a small canal-house hotel, look elsewhere.

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NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace

Arriving by train, the Barbizon Palace makes for an easy start: put down your bags and you’re already in the centre. I’d choose it for days exploring Amsterdam on foot and a glass at Vermeers Wijnkamer on my return.

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Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

Breakfast beneath the Wintergarden’s glass would bring me to the Krasnapolsky even for one night. I’d plan around that morning, then the rest of the weekend; for the intimacy of a small canal house, I’d choose another address.

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Which to choose

The Grand enters the choice when swimming matters; Barbizon when you arrive by train. At Krasnapolsky, I would leave a whole morning for the Wintergarden. Canal houses, a grand palace, the station opposite or Dam Square: begin with how you want each day to start and end.

Hotel	Suits	The trip	Worth knowing
Pulitzer Amsterdam	Families wanting separate bedrooms	The Family Suite separates king and twin bedrooms around a shared sitting room	The Duplex Family Room has internal stairs to the upper sleeping area
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam	A trip with dinner at its centre	Reserve an evening at Bridges before planning the other outings	Dinner runs Friday to Monday; lunch Friday to Sunday
NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace	Friends who want a kitchen	One-Bedroom Apartment with Canal View gives you your own table to meet around	Layouts vary and stairs are involved; agree the arrangement before paying
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam	Couples who will use a terrace	Executive Rooftop Terrace Room gives you somewhere to step outside	The departure airport transfer is an Executive benefit excluded by some promotions

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Before choosing

Which room would I consider for 3 friends?

Krasnapolsky’s Premium Triple⁷ has a king and a single bed; decide who will share the king before booking. At Barbizon⁶, the one-bedroom apartment accommodates up to 4, with the complete sleeping arrangement to be confirmed.

Can I plan the weekend around Pulitzer’s boat?

The hotel’s 1909 boat, Tourist³, is out for maintenance from 11 January to 10 March. Check the cruise is running before choosing your dates.

Is the spa a good plan with children?

At Krasnapolsky⁸, the spa admits guests from age 16. At The Grand⁵, the indoor pool is heated and categories include SPA and FITNESS access; confirm the conditions for your children’s ages when planning a swim.