Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam occupies six connected 17th- and 18th-century canal mansions on the Herengracht, in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring, a 10-minute walk from Dam Square and the Anne Frank House and steps from tram lines serving Centraal Station. The property was restored from 2012 to 2014, preserving frescoed ceilings, marble floors and a central courtyard while adding a contemporary five-star infrastructure behind the historic facades. Rooms range from Deluxe Rooms to Canal Suites, Waldorf Suites and the Grand Canal Suite, many with views over the Herengracht or the courtyard garden. Dining centers on Peacock Alley, serving European cuisine with a seasonal, ingredient-led menu, alongside a canal-facing bar for cocktails and afternoon tea. The Guerlain Spa includes a pool, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms, plus a full fitness center. Service follows the Waldorf Astoria True Waldorf Service model, with a dedicated butler for every guest, a concierge desk experienced in canal-house Amsterdam, and facilities suited to both business travelers and couples seeking a landmark stay. The property also offers meeting rooms for corporate events and valet parking, a rarity in the historic center where street parking is scarce, and its central Herengracht address places guests within a short walk or bike ride of the Nine Streets shopping district, Vondelpark and the main museum quarter, making it a practical base for both leisure sightseeing and business travel in equal measure.
| Price | €500–€1,200/night (~$545–$1,310) |
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| Address | Herengracht 542–556, 1017 CG Amsterdam |
Room types
- Deluxe Room
- Canal Suite
- Waldorf Suite
- Grand Canal Suite
Amenities
- Canal-view rooms
- Full spa and fitness center
- Butler service
- Fine dining restaurant Peacock Alley
- Concierge
- Bar
- Meeting rooms
- Valet parking
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Location
Herengracht 542–556, 1017 CG Amsterdam
52.3643, 4.9014 View on map
Highlights
- Six restored 17th- and 18th-century canal mansions on the Herengracht
- Guerlain Spa with pool, sauna and steam room
- Peacock Alley restaurant and canal-facing bar
- True Waldorf Service with butler for every room
- 10-minute walk to Dam Square and Anne Frank House
Tips for visiting
- Book a canal-view Deluxe Room or Canal Suite for views over the Herengracht rather than the courtyard
- The spa pool area is compact, so weekday mornings are quieter than weekends
- Trams 1, 2 and 5 stop a few minutes' walk away for quick access to Dam Square and the museum quarter