Gorgeous hotels with a unique history and architecture. I stayed at this hotel as part of a Stanford Travel Study trip through the Netherlands and we made this hotel our home base for the days we spent in Amsterdam. They have great amenities and helpful staff, though I noticed that the front desk staff were a bit snooty in how they treated me versus some of the other guests on my same tour. I cannot help but wonder if it was because I was about 20-30 years younger than everyone else on the tour and I looked especially disheveled upon checking in after my red eye flight. However, my overall stay was lovely and the rest of the staff were a delight. I even had a chance to visit the spa and gym and pool a few times in my 3 days at this hotel. Highly recommended if you are ever visiting Amsterdam and want to stay close to the museums! read more

This was a beautiful hotel (love the history attached to it where it was previously a bank and then a music conservatory) with the unique Dutch architecture. We have been fortunate to have stayed at some nice hotels before but this was at the top end of our price range especially with having to get two rooms for our family of four and we were only able to stay here with their stay four days and pay for three promotion. The location was fantastic--close to the museum quarter (steps away from the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh) but out of the tourist hubbub. It had easy transit to both tram (connecting with central station) and bus with stops outside of the hotel. It is near good restaurants as well and bakeries and love that a grocery store was steps away too. The service was fantastic and they were so kind to upgrade us from our original deluxe room to rooftop suites (we had booked three rooms traveling with my parents as well). It was an incredible experience with rooms well appointed and Dutch architecture but so spacious for the city. I had originally booked here since their deluxe rooms were larger than the rooms I was finding in other hotels but loved the views from the windows and ample space with seating areas. My husband enjoyed use of the gym during our stay. It was very zen and fortunately not crowded in the evening hours. We hope to visit Amsterdam again and would plan on returning here since it was an amazing stay despite it being on the top end of our range :). (It looks like the lower rated reviews on yelp are for their restaurant which we didn't try.... the hotel was amazing). read more

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This is a review for a dinner. We went to the Conservatorium Hotel for a works dinner. Great setting in a historic building, We had a lovely four course dinner, starting with salmon, followed by mushroom soup, a tournedos and a lovely dessert. The food was served in a formal setting with a great service. A pleasure to attend. read more

Five stars across the board. The spa is amazing. I had a wonderful 90 minute treatment and walked out floating on air. A little lunch in the restaurant upstairs finished it off. The chef cooked my sea bass to perfection. And the staff anticipated each and every request. Green tea sitting for too long? Waitress arrived with a piping hot pot of water, fresh cups and a petit four tower. Ordered watermelon juice and finished ¾ of it. Another juice arrived with the comment "Sie, let me replace that for you -- that beverage is watered down". I cannot recommend this property enough . read more

This hotel is very posh and very contemporary and well-done. It is an architectural marvel - I loved how the entire lobby/entrance/corridors between rooms and Bar/Restaurant are located in the vast open-air glass enclosure of what used to be a space between two historical buildings. It's all been well-done and the arrival experience and concierge were amazing. This is the first ultra-posh hotel we stayed at in Europe where the concierge didn't actually recommend off-the-wall priced places when we suggested being tired, hurried, and wanting to have something more casual for dinner or lunch. The room was also very very nice. Well-done and contemporary with a gorgeous bathroom. The automatic on and off lights in the room were annoying when they didn't have a way to manually override them. The spa was very accommodating and I had a nice relaxing massage and swim my final night at the hotel. The breakfast buffet was decent but we departed at 5am in the morning our final day for the airport and got conflicting information - we were told by two different individuals that they would send something up for us and then called at 5am when we were about to leave and told that wasn't going to be possible. So we were sent cold toast at the last minute. No cereal, no muffins, no nothing. I was so angry. Also - we ordered a cab and they booked a set priced cab for 37euros. It took us 17 minutes to get there at 5am. It irritates me when nice hotels are blasé with spending my money. I don't know honestly if I'd come back - for a hotel that pretends to be as upscale - I was really irritated they didn't even try to go the extra mile to give us something to eat before we left despite my having communicated it well in advance. They dropped the ball. And it was included in my room price. read more

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What a BEAUTIFUL and classy hotel. The historic building adding the new modern touches makes this place somewhere I would love to stay. We sat in the bar area where we each had a coffee. Everyone was very relaxed and having champagne or coffee. The art and decor was stunning. read more

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Lovely hotel and the bar is excellent. Cozy room with city view, housekeeping, helpful staff and concierge. And most importantly it is a convenient hotel location. Thank you.... You are BEST! Really read more

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The restaurant is elegant and the architectural design is equally elegant. The service was impeccable. However, the food quality did not match the restaurant decor. The cauliflower salad was too dry and but chalky tasting. I had to send back my first ribeye steak because it was cooked medium when I ordered rare. Plus, the steak sauce was too overpowering as it was too sweet and syrupy. I would recommend this restaurant if you want to enjoy the decor and may be hang out at the bar. But I wouldn't return for the food. read more

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I have never been treated so wonderfully by staff as I was here. From check in to check out, I felt like a queen! The hotel is a WOW the second you walk in. My room was an even bigger wow, so much so I never wanted to leave. And the bathtub! It could have easily accommodated four people (and a shame I didn't have a chance to prove it.) But my favorite little simple part was I, embarrassingly ordered a "hot toddy" at the bar and the bartender took the time to google it...and gosh darn, that was the best hot toddy I'd ever had, complete with the cinnamon stick. This hotel is TOP NOTCH and every single person I encountered who worked there was BEYOND lovely. Thank you from one exhausted but happy American! read more

Probably the fanciest hotel that I've ever/will ever stay in. Located footsteps away from the tram, it's very easy to get to and close to Museumplein/that giant sign that says "IAmsterdam." We felt like we were close enough to the action, while maintaining some distance from the crowds of Dam Square. Everything about this hotel was dope. We arrived mega early (around 8am, I believe) and we were greeted promptly at the door, our room was ready, and we were invited to check-in early. Before guiding us to our suite, the hostess gave us a guided tour around the hotel, showing us the spa and pool area, the dining area, where to get bikes, etc. Our suite was baller. It was two floors, with a lofted bedroom area, two bathrooms, and floor to ceiling windows. Once we dropped off our things in our room, we went back downstairs for breakfast in the cafe. They serve breads (croissants, loafs, muffins, etc), fruit, sliced meats and cheeses buffet style, and you're also able to order hot dishes like eggs and oatmeal. They also had watermelon juice, my favorite! The bed was really comfortable (great, fluffy pillows) and the TV had lots of channels in many different languages. Our room had a coffee machine, and the staff provided us with outlet adaptors. WiFi worked perfectly. We ordered room service once during our stay, and had the crab bisque and the chicken club. Both were great (also got the watermelon juice again, obvi). We also rented bikes from the hotel. They were heavy, but did the job. Staff was splendid. Almost immediately after arriving, we locked ourselves out of our room (I know, I know). They replaced our keys within minutes. No questions asked. They also helped us make some dining reservations. I love all of the natural light in the building, and the atrium in the middle adds such a nice touch. During the day, there was live classical music in the lobby. The building is very quiet and it definitely feels like you're staying in the vault of an old bank (the building used to be a bank) or a library. I'm tempted to knock off a star because the quietness was almost eerie. I wish that the bar had been open later or that there had been just a tad more bit life after 9pm. That said, I would definitely stay at this hotel again, and for the first time, I felt like I was staying in a hotel that I would rather enjoying living in. That seems like the mark of a good hotel! read more

Very chic/hip/cool and geared towards jet setters, business travelers (expense accounts). Not too family friendly. My mom pointed out she did not see one kid, toddler, teenager, or baby. We had a bi-level loft. bedroom was upstairs with a view of the downstairs living area. location! convenient and next to all the museums! tourist central! The lobby is beautiful with lots of glass and natural light. It's great to lounge around and wait for a friend. The gin bar makes great drinks, too. Cost? 550USD give or take. read more

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Call me a fool but give me chic. Yeah yeah yeah so what it is a hotel. Meeting for a casual business tête à tête or simply just because. The area (museumplein) is very touristy, I recommend for you to close your eyes and not look outside, but once you are safe inside **Great décor, fantastic natural light, even when it is raining or gloomy, the atmosphere is truly gezellig, don't get excited about my Dutch language skills, this is it. ****Yes there are tourist only in the hotel, but who cares... You should check it out anyway Inside is fab! Take a walk, ask about the history of the building, you will be surprise. The outdoor lounge is coved in even if it is windy you must be outside sitting in one of the oversized lounges with a nice cup of coffee or vino. ***The toilets are uber well maintained ***I love the fact that I never see any screaming kids. I luv them but please don't bring them screaming. It makes me insane. ***Great place to read a book/magazine The staff is attentive, polite, eye candy. The minus come on already with the ugly uniformsseriously hotels like this should spend money on designer uniforms on the staffs to match the ambiance. This is Amsterdam, we are Not short on young and ambitious designer. Don't be cheap! Will I go back: of course, especially in winter and when it is raining. Will I recommend, yes for sure. Remember to chit chat with the staff. read more

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Last weekend we went to the Puro tasting experience e at the Conservatorium Hotel, one of Amsterdam's most beautiful and classy hotels. We were seated in the Brasserie, which has beautiful natural light due to all the glass. The Puro Conservatorium event takes place for 43 days (until the 12th of august) and is a celebration of summer in Spanish style. Puro at the Conservatorium does not only mean food since there is even a special program which includes wine tastings, sherry tastings and flamenco dancing courses. Awesome right? I was very excited to eat at the Conservatorium hotel since I never even had a drink there and the place is just so beautiful and luxurious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. When we sat down we immediately got a very delicious cocktail and there were small appetizers on the table. After a few minutes plates of delicious food arrived; hams, cheese, all sorts of grilled veggies, bread with butter, olives and more. It was wonderful and delicious! I liked how we could just sit down, relax and chat while the food kept coming. After the plates of nice starters were finished, the paella's and the gamba's pil pil arrived. The gamba's were really nice and I also liked the paella's. My only complaint is that one of the paella dishes was black and even though it tasted good I didn't liked my food to be black. It just doesn't look right and fresh? Maybe that's just me haha, the taste was good though. With the food we all had nice Spanish beer. Even though I was quite stuffed there still was a little spot left in my stomach for a bit of dessert. We shared a few desserts; a crème brulee with a hint of lemon which made it very fresh and extremely delicious and a nice and sweet cinnamon rice pudding dessert, which also tasted amazing, even though the crème brulee was my favourite. With the desserts I had a nice cup of coffee that came with a few cookies and chocolates. I really enjoyed the Puro tasting at the Conservatorium Hotel. The food was really nice and the staff very friendly. You really get to taste Spain in Amsterdam. read more

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Having stayed at many hotels in Amsterdam, including most of the upscale "big names" and boutiques, I must say this place is my new favorite. The decor and design are magnificent. All the employees, from front desk to housekeeping are top notch. The bar has great cocktails and bartenders/barmaids. The rooms are luxurious. The location is great. Hotel shopping, especially in cosmetics and cigars, is way above average. Even the included breakfast is the best I have ever eaten in a hotel. I only hope they can maintain such service on such a great property. read more

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The day they are the best hotel in the world And they are in my top 3 that I've been at Top service a great place to people watch A K- pop band is here Blackpink they have great security for you and your family I can go on and on The food and drinks are fresh and cold If in Amsterdam if you can't stay here stop in for a drink I highly recons it read more

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This hotel is very unique. It is listed in most sites as a luxury hotel. I would just want people to know that it is not comparable to a US Luxury 5 star hotel. The staff is excellent and was as accommodating as they could be. We were to stay here for 3 nights. We were so unhappy with our luxury suite that we checked out the next morning. The bed was awful. The mattress was very old, caved in at the center and the linens were not luxurious at all. It is a very dark hotel. Dark rooms, dark hallways. Elevator is very odd and inconvenient to most rooms. We checked out and got a room for the same price at the Sofitel Grand and it was much more luxurious. I want to say that the Conservatorium is in a very nice area, and is conveniently located to the museums. It isn't near any of the canals. Again the staff was very friendly and helpful but I would not consider the rooms to be luxury 5 star rooms which is what we expected and what the price certainly was. read more

I can't find anything to complain about and if anything bothered me they have technology that is above what we have in the states. The staff....the food....the spa!!! This hotel is a must stay in Amsterdam. Its beautiful inside and out. Always their to serve their guests with grace and sincerity. read more

This is a review for tunes, the fine dining restaurant inside the conservatory hotel. They should consider giving tunes it's own object inside yelp, cause now this rating is lowering the average of the hotel. The service of tunes had a slow start but recovered in terms of swiftness. However, overall service level just isn't up to snuff. Which mainly has to do with the type of people they've hired. Instead of high-end professionals it feels like they hired young students with experience working in all-you-can-eat-restaurants. None of them had the proper training to work at a place that starts at 100€ / 130$ a person (which doesn't include wine/drinks). You get a ticket with a number to reclaim your coat, which I have never experienced in a place like this. Hey guys, how about writing my table number or last name on a ticket and that way fetch me my coat? It's their tone (rather blunt). It's their "I wish this day was over" attitude. It's them serving you from left and from right. It's them picking up your glass with their fingers on the top (drinking) part of the glass, and then putting it down again (to check if there's any water left, or to make sure their germs will touch your lips?). In a place like this you expect people who are obsessed with food , fine dining and fine service. The food. I missed the surprise of both taste and presentation. That thing where you wished you could order a pound of that dish to go, just because it tastes so damn good. This was good, in the 'meh' sense. Not great. One starter didn't work for us (the "nagelkaas") but that could be preference. That being said, their apple pie desert is very well done, original presentation (almost librije like), tasted great, albeit a bit heavy on the chocolate. The menu missed that kind of creative spark. The good; - although it lacks a clear concept, it does look really nice and cozy. - the apple pie desert is very original. - accommodated allergies very well, created a custom dish. Huzzah! - wine by the glass very reasonably priced, and good selection. The bad; - hostess very inexperienced, seriously! give her proper training. - waiters very sweet but lack training as well. - dishes aren't living up to the promise of the environment. - it's hella cramped. If you want to talk about personal stuff, your neighbors will totally hear everything. (Luckily ours were Scandinavian) Overall just too much "Amsterdam horeca" to be playing in the metropolitan league where this pretends to be. read more

This review is for the Brasserie of the hotel which is accessible also for non hotel's guests. Quite a large menu. Service is a bit slow and not very accurate for the look of the place which is clearly high end. The place is inside the covered yard, so no worry about bad weather. I had a late brunch with smoked salmon bagel with avocado, very nice. My friend got white asparagus with smoked salmon, very good also but a bit too cold (ice cold) Full bar for any taste. Looks and feel a bit snobbish.. and it is actually. The whole hotel setting is nice even if the colour black is too much everywhere. Pricey. read more

To start... I have written a review before, loved it! Loved the service! The service was great. And there it is. It wàs. I've been there around 5 times in the last few months and the last 3 have been very disappointing, lacking in good (if any) service. No bread basket or drinks questions... Thanks! Not... Forgetting dishes, never getting coffee and tea but having to raise my voice for they didn't believe me, whilst arguing over the bill (almost €250,- for 4 people, starters and mains, 4 glasses if wine and 2 beers, a bottle of water and ...the coffees and tea never came to our table. That's it :) We saw 4 different waiters, 1 blond girl was great, the rest was just...not very welcoming, interested in what we wanted to order or if we wanted to order anything...cause it took them for ever to take our order...!! Pppffff... And than, well. We waited 70 minutes for our main courses. They finally arrived! Whoop whoop! Cause the food tastes great!! ...no? Oh shit. No. The Sunday roast was cold... Really cold... 3 plates go back. One plate had really, really nice cod. An other 20 minutes later... Food! And is was good. Shoot! Brasserie! I used to be in love with you, I won't break up with you, but...we have to start seeing others too. PS and the toilets smelled of...toilets! And now, I'm on a role anyway: heavy perfumes Lilies in the lobby? Next to the brasserie? Really? I WANT TO SMELL MY MOTHER IN LAWS HEAVY PERFUME OVER DINNER!! Not your lilies in my glass of wine... (Hahaha!!) read more

The atrium where the Brasserie is looks absolutely fantastic. The reception at the brasserie was a bit cold and arrogant and went two times. Service is fast and good as it should be in a 5* hotel. Food one day was sensational (coq au vin from the daily menu), another day was tasteless (fish with some vegetables). The steak of my guest was also just average. Nevertheless I put 4 stars mainly due to the exceptional architecture of the place, for the food would be a 3. read more

Very European.. nice place ... service a little slow. People are very nice ! A good place to chill. read more

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We nearly gave up on the notion of having a decent meal in Amsterdam, until I suggested checking this brasserie out. The brasserie is located downstairs in the atrium of the hotel. It's a large, vacuous, but well-appointed space. Very modern. The food, I would say, is on par with the exceptional quality I have experienced in similar, high-end restaurants in NYC or Las Vegas. The service was more than adequate, and the food was truly something special. I ordered the beef cheeks with mac and cheese--and both were done well, and the portion size was perfect for me, not too much, not too little. My husband ordered the duck breast which was wonderfully presented with a beurrek, parsnip puree and a delicious sauce. The hotel is conveniently located, so after a day at the Rijksmuseum or the VanGogh museum, head here for perhaps the best meal you'll find in Amsterdam. read more

Beautiful hotel with well appointed rooms and thoughtful service. Some suites are two floors with a double height living room. The bathrooms are quite large with a large tuba and separate large shower area. Probably the nicest shower/bath design I've seen. The restaurant and bar were both as expected for a upper class hotel. read more

The hotel is still under construction. Just a small amount of rooms is in use right now. The former conservatory is beautifully constructed and maintaned all its floors, walls ceilings very well. It is actually a very cosmopolitan hotel. Like you will find in New York, London, Copenhagen etc. It is difficult to give the right opinion yet. I had read reviews about lousy service and arrogant attitude, but that was not our opinion today at the Brasserie. Very friendly and service minded people, great atmosphere and a likable crowd. We bumped into many friends(all from Amsterdam). A good place to take your foreign business partners to. Looking forward to try the restaurant " Tunes" , with it's chef from the former Blakes and the College Hotel. Quite pricy though and not to flexible on the fixed courses, i have heard, but better find out myself. I did not dare to give it 5 stars yet, because we have to see how they are doing a little later on this year. But in the mean time i am a fan and going to try out the High Tea at the Brasserie soon and definitely will be back for breakfast and brunch!. Love their menu anyhow. Along the corridor on the main entrance level(with is not open yet), you will find a beautiful cigar shop and the well known beautiful decorated jewelry shop "Bonebakker" . Rooms not yet finished yet and what i found is that you are not able to open the windows of the rooms. I would not like that! I hate to smell the former visitors in a room. Love to sleep with 'fresh' air. read more

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The stars are for the modern Japanese Restaurant at the upper floor. It is high price, but very authentic with an excellent kitchen. Very good Sushi and some nice modern Japanese variations (meat and fish)... If your like positive surprises. Staff was very friendly and helped a lot finding the right menus for all the family. Try the lemon dessert sake, very difficult to get in Europe. The restaurant is just a quick walk away from the Ryksmuseum and was a nice late afternoon experience after visiting the museum. read more

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I really think this hotel is beautiful! The Spa is definitely a experience here, bar lounge perfect in size offers great drinks. They have an Asian restaurant that has great food but only a 3 Star because the rooms where very simple. Definitely has a Dutch minimalist feel to it a little cold. You can hear a lot of noise, we were on the first floor. read more

This review is for Tunes, the bar inside the Conservatorium Hotel (also a restaurant, apparently, but I did not dine there). The Tunes bar inside the hotel was used as a starting point for a recent Yelp event, and I liked it. The space is attractive, swanky and modern, and the service is good. Drinks were served large and delicious, with a serving of almonds. A perfectly comfortable (and probably expensive) experience. Good for a romantic drink or an upscale group gathering - no loud crowds, please! PS - the pictures seem to be of the lounge, not the Tunes space. But the lounge also looked like a good place to meet, and it was easier to find. Maybe that's where the louder group can go. :) read more

Parents in town so It's a must to take them in nice classy building but modern inside with a huge history. Best possible winner? Not a difficult decision, the Brasserie of Conservatorium Hotel. The restaurant is located in the heart of the Hotel lobby next to a very modern and stylish glass bookcase (not sure if bookcase is the appropriate word, but once you go you will understand what I mean). Service was excellent, friendly and they respect the fact that you are dinning in 5 star hotels so the standard should be very high, and to be honest, that's what you get. The starters impressed me; the salad with chicken and the mozzarella with tomato were superb. The main disses, 2 RibEye Steaks and one Coq ou Vin were nice but not equal with the starters (I mean I was not impressed, I can get the same dish from a cheapest more local restaurant), and this the only reason why I am giving 4 stars on my review. If you are looking for cheap and elegant restaurant, then don't go there. If you are looking to pay something extra for dinning on five-start hotel then go for it. Per person it's around 65 Euros including the wine. read more

The stay here was fantastic. We did get a room upgrade which was fantastic, great facilities, all the mod cons, espresso maker, PC HDMI and USB connections on the desk, two entertainment centres. Even the view over the courtyard was great. Nice heated floor bathrooms, electric curtains. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Generous breakfast hours until 11:00 am. The spa was well equipped, steam, sauna, pool all with robes towels etc but perhaps the only issue was too few chairs around the spa on a weekend. Highly recommended. read more

Sweet hotel, just stayed here for 6 nights because of IBC. I absolutely loved the hotel and the room service, location, pool, etc. This is a great hotel location because I walked the the Van Gogh museum and the Riksmuseum within 5 mins. It is literally around the corner. It is about 16-20 mins walk to the Okura hotel and Rai Convention center depending how fast you walk. And it is about a 20 min taxi ride to the Dam (red light) District. Ordered room service 4-5 times because it is 24 hours and the food was always delivered under 20-30 minutes. The hotel is a beauty to look at and it has a wonderful lobby for tea and conversation. Bf and I got upgraded to a duplex room with an excellent big tub and 2 bathrooms. I would definitely recommend this hotel and the kind staff. (btw I think they might be done with construction now because I didn't see anything being remodeled) *Make sure to bring your swimming suits because the spa/pool is very clean, white and modern looking read more

Great location, ok food, and long waits. Service was excellent, you actually feel you are being pampered, but i wouldn't really give a 5* for the quality of food. I had the Burger, and it was too plain. my wife had a their daily muscles,and it was cooked very well, but i felt its missing some flavors. Overall, good place just to chill away from the busy city centrum, a unique lounge bar located in an historic building, great view of the skyline from the brasserie... read more

Had the pleasure of staying in this hotel for a few days and absolutely loved it. Service is top notch and one sees that how the management has thought of everything to make your stay pleasant. There's a bar on the second floor behind the restaurant that offers a DJ with house music. There's a buffet breakfast for 50 Euros that includes smoked salmon, cold cuts, and all the other usual suspects...overall the Conservatorium Hotel receives 5 shiny from me. read more

Being one of the better hotels in Amsterdam, I had high expectations. That said, I was let down mostly just by the service as the facilities were gorgeous. Brunch at the hotel was interesting... We waited for our drinks over 30 minutes because they supposedly came from another bar. Then, when ordering I specified that I did not want mayonnaise on any of my meal. When the sandwich came out there was mayo inside the sandwich and dumped all over the fries. After a disappointing meal at the restaurant, we went to the spa. The facilities were very nice and I had a lovely masseuse. I would only return here for the spa... And maybe the shops! read more

If you Wish to be Spoiled as we are in room 326, look no further! Amazing and Very Friendly Staff not to be forgotten too is the Amazing Interiors of this 4+Star Hotel. Great Vibe/Ambience, Superior in too many ways to mention. Perfect Location too. read more

This is one the premier hotels in Amsterdam, old post office conversion. We were in one their suites which had 3 level. First level was the bedroom, second large soaking tub and joining small office, finally third floor had spiral staircase to third level hot tub and observation deck with amazing view of the city. Suite not suited for elders or family with kids. I think floor plan tried to maximize the space, but totally dis functional, unless you are young or love bitten young couple. We never used second or third floor. After long day of sightseeing, no energy left to clime. Very unfortunate. The food served were less than what you eould expect from hotel in this caliber! It was a disappointment! read more

Something Special Have not been to Amsterdam for several years, was advised by the staff of the Café Royal in London to stay at their sister property in Amsterdam. I was impressed by the Café Royal, but this place is something different and you will remember forever once you have been here. From Arrival at the door throughout the facilities, staff are attentive, smiling and eager to assist. The bedrooms are fabulous, the spa amazing and the new restaurant Taiko should have a cousin in London (Café Royal??). The location close (2 minutes walk) to the Museums is very convenient. Amsterdam is definitely upgraded in the past 10 years and I must admit I like this Amsterdam 3.0 version. the updated museums and the new cool places to stay. Thank you for looking after me. read more

You might want to grab a drink and a comfy chair, cause I have a couple things to say. Three of us had a reservation for 12:30pm, we got there a bit early and went to the host desk. I think the host used to be some sort of investigator from the critical once over look he gave people as they arrived. We waited in the lounge for the lunch seating to begin, and all the people around us to get invited to sit down. At 12:45pm, with the restaurant mainly empty, we went to the host to inquire why we hadn't been seated yet. They said there was some sort of mix up between the hosts, and promptly sat us. The waitress explained that there is a buffet option, but you are only allowed to get one plateful of food. Well, maybe you can have two, but they can't be full plates. Now, I am an American by birth, so I may have a skewed perception of what a buffet is, but in all of the 30ish countries I have eaten in, I've never been to a buffet in which you get ONE plate of food. Mind you, we were well outfitted - my boyfriend's mom has a high end fashion boutique and he is an interior designer, so it wasn't like a, "Oh let's make sure these poor, overeating bastards don't come in and scarf down 4 plates full of food each," warning. It was how they see fit to showcase the buffet to their customers. Shortly after, they brought us some tasty bread which I was munching on when another man, who, based on his manner, must have been some Super VP Senior level waiter, not just any ordinary "brings you your food" waiter, (we dubbed him "The Waiter King), walked up as I had a mouthful of bread and asked us if we knew what we wanted. I nodded yes, and kind of closed mouth smiled and pointed at my cheek giving the universal, "I have food in my mouthful" signal, upon which time he said, "Well then, do you want to tell me what it is?" at which point I felt it was okay to show him my partially chewed bread and say, "I'm sorry, I'm chewing." This was apparently not an acceptable response. He just sort of stood there waiting for me, as I pointed to the two other people at the table who didn't have food in their mouths, so perhaps, maybe, he could inconvenience himself to take their orders while I swallowed. Fast forward to meal time - I got a club sandwich (creative, I know), the others at my table had the pork cheek and some sort of white fish, and we shared green vegetables. all of which were tasty, but completely unremarkable. I posted a picture of my sandwich, which came with crisps/chips on a stick. I thought this was the perfect example of the stiff and meaningless pomp and circumstance that is thick in the air at this place. I'm sure the person who thought of this food presentation still sits around thinking how avant-garde it is. If only they put as much thought into the service and the food, they might really have something. The space is absolutely gorgeous. Afterwards a couple really friendly waiters came by. The Tunes bar has amazing cocktails and sushi. Did I mention the place is beautiful? And yet, I have written a novel length, primarily negative review (which I rarely do) all because of the odd, inhospitable environment of this place. Yes, you are a fancy hotel. Yes it is expensive. If anything, this simply means that your bar is that much higher. Get it together guys. And someone tell The Waiter King to pull the stick out of his rump. read more

Conservatorium Hotel - Chips on a stick. This is how seriously The folks at the conservatorium take themselves... - Hotels Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

From 1st of July until the 12th of August, you can spend an evening in Spain by simply going to the Conservatorium hotel. During 43 days, the Conservatorium hotel organizes different events such as gazpacho workshops, wine and food tastings and flamenco lessons to bring some Spanish magic to Amsterdam. Sounds tempting? Well, considering that until very recently, the weather here gave us all the reason to be daydreaming of Spain or any other place in the sun, this concept is right on time! But be assured: this is not only the place to go to when to your feel some winter depression creeping up on you. We went there on one of the first really hot, summery nights in Amsterdam, and it was an absolute treat. The beautiful brasserie in the gorgeous Conservatorium hotel makes you immediately feel of entering another world. Add to that the refreshing welcome cocktail and the illusion of being on holidays, in another place, is perfect. But this was a tasting, so how was the food? Well, we started our food journey with the already mentioned welcome cocktail and a variety of starters: Spanish sausages and cheese, olives, grilled vegetables. Nothing out of the ordinary, but everything super fresh, tasty and delicious. After that, we were served a main course of two kinds of seafood paellas, one of them cooked in sepia and therefore black. Although that black paella looked original, I couldn't really make out a difference between the two tastewise. But for me, the real star of the main course was the strong Spanish beer that our very friendly and competent host Marieke suggested. Really so good! I thought that it was first of all a nice original touch - I expected some Spanish wine - but it also went very nicely with the paella. Definitively a winning combination! We then finished our meal with coffee and some dessert, a rice pudding a crema catalan with a very subtle orange aroma. Both were delicious and although we all complained about being so full, we finished up the two desserts. All in all, the venue, the quality of the food and the attentive service really make the whole experience special. So if you are in need of some holidays or just need to treat yourself to some good food in gorgeous surroundings, go there. read more

there's is no way i would ever be able to stay at the hotel, but i really like this bar. It all looks ultra modern and chique and the whole hotel looks fantastic. I never had food here, but it looks gorgeous, Japanese inspieed. They have an excellent choice of wines, bottle or glass, and a very friendly sommelier. The cocktails are amazing, the best i have had in Amsterdam. The atmoaphere is business casual, i would no wear my old jeans, but designer clothes are absolutely not necessary. The staff is very, very friendy and give you wasabi or cashew nuts with you drinks or delicious tiny pastries with your coffee or tea. If you are looking for an upscale experience in a pricey part of town, i would definie recommend this. read more