Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel stands on Kattengat near Centraal Station, within walking distance of the Jordaan, the canal ring, and the Anne Frank House. Its most distinctive feature is a domed structure built into the property that began life as a 19th-century gasholder before being converted, giving the hotel an unusual industrial-heritage centerpiece that now houses part of the public areas. Guest Rooms are furnished in a neutral contemporary style, while Club Rooms add lounge access with complimentary breakfast and evening drinks, and suites offer extra living space for longer stays. The hotel's restaurant and bar serve a full breakfast and evening menu, and an indoor pool is a rare amenity for a central Amsterdam hotel, paired with a fitness center for guests keeping active. Service is aimed at both business travelers, supported by meeting rooms suited to conferences, and leisure guests who value the walkable distance to the Jordaan's boutiques and the canal ring's sightseeing, with a concierge desk that can arrange museum tickets and canal cruises. The Kattengat location sits at the quieter edge of the center, giving easy access to both the busier canal ring and the calmer streets north toward the IJ waterfront, while remaining an easy walk to Centraal Station for onward rail travel.
| Price | €170–€350/night (~$185–$381) |
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| Address | Kattengat 1, 1012 SZ Amsterdam |
Room types
- Guest Room
- Club Room
- Suite
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- Built around a former 17th-century gasholder/church
- Meeting rooms
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Location
Kattengat 1, 1012 SZ Amsterdam
52.3796, 4.8925 View on map
Highlights
- Domed former 19th-century gasholder repurposed as a hotel landmark
- Indoor pool, uncommon among central Amsterdam hotels
- Short walk to the Jordaan and Anne Frank House
- Club Rooms with lounge access and evening drinks
Tips for visiting
- The indoor pool is a rare perk in the city center; check opening hours as they can be limited
- Club Room lounge access is worth it for guests wanting a quiet breakfast alternative to the main restaurant
- The Jordaan's shops and cafes are an easy walk for evenings
- Centraal Station is close enough to walk with luggage, avoiding a taxi