Best Luxury Hotels in The Netherlands

Close to the railway station, The Den is found in one of the city’s newer and verdant districts. The design is modern, taking inspiration from the nearby watercourses – blue is a dominant colour in the decor – and the area’s Burgundian heritage. Public spaces feature contemporary lighting installations, curved lines and gold accents. The Den is equipped with a fitness centre, a lounge, a rooftop restaurant and bar and a further restaurant and bar downstairs, with 24-hour room service available in its 160 bedrooms. Pets are welcome to stay here too.

This member of Design Hotels has just eight bedrooms, in the form of suites and lofts. It’s especially unique as it’s housed within a design gallery. So naturally, the decor in the guest areas is shaped by work from top artists. Loft and duplexes have freestanding tubs and each space features minimal industrial style decor. Kazerne has its own lively, urban bar and restaurant, as well as a fine-dining venue, Benz, taking its cue from French gastro cuisine. And anyone staying here is automatically granted access to the venue’s exclusive members club, including a living room with an honesty bar open 24/7.

The international NH brand provides high levels of service and amenities, no more so than this — a five-star addition to the chain’s properties. Its 132 bedrooms have floor to ceiling windows, allowing masses of light to stream into the modern spaces, premium mattresses, rain-effect showers, Nespresso machines and professional standard hairdryers. It may be a contemporary hotel now, but the Eindhoven Centre used to be the offices of the Land Registry and tax department, redeveloped in 2017 to incorporate green glass, and a large LED screen on the side. The top floor of NH features the VANE restaurant and Skybar.

Across from the De Heuvel shopping centre, this four-star spa hotel ably meets the needs of both business and leisure travellers. A highlight is an indoor pool, a calm oasis with mid-century style cream easy chairs beside the clear blue waters’ edge. The wellness centre also contains several spacious saunas and treatment rooms. Guests can dine at Restaurant Vestdijk47, with its open kitchen, chef’s table and large wine bar with Tresor Digestif. There are 320 guest rooms spread across its nine floors, with high-end toiletries, blackout drapes, cots and an optional babysitting service.

Encompassing part of the Teutonic Knights’ Bailiwick of Utrecht old monastery founded in 1348, the Grand Hotel Karel V is found in the Duitse Huis buildings. It’s named after its most famous guest, Emperor Karel V, who attended the meeting of The Order of The Golden Fleece here in 1543. A grand, five-star establishment, the hotel is surrounded by 10,000-square meters of landscaped gardens, making it a peaceful yet central retreat. The spa and wellness centre – with Puur by Kristel treatments – add to this sense of serenity, as does the elegant, classically decorated suites and the Karel V dining experience.

Formerly the Dutch National Bank, this is now a 63 bedroom boutique hotel. There are many nods to the building’s past life, including the original lifts, minibars housed in small safes, a brasserie named Stocks and Bonds and the Gold Bar in what was once the bank’s vault; Indigo’s speakeasy bar is distinctly 1920s, accessed via the old vault doors. The design is contemporary yet retro, with a mid-century colour palette and lots of chestnut brown wood panelling, brass and marble in the mix. The 19th-century property is located right opposite the Royal Palace Noordeinde.

The delightfully named Mother Goose is a unique design hotel in a property dating back to the 14th century that lies in the city’s historic heart. Housed in what were once Ubica buildings, the venue has been home to a chemist, a bookstore, a printer, a plumbing company, a bakery, a furniture maker, a mattress factory and squatters. Now reclaimed wood, exposed brick and stone walls, Scandi furnishings and industrial style lighting adorn the rooms, along with chic treats like Tribes coffee, organic Art of Tea and Marie-Stella-Maris toiletries. Guests staying here benefit from the use of a funky lounge and bikes on loan.

If Dutch old-world charm is what you seek, stay at The Collector Hotel. Each room has been individually designed by artists and named The Wallet, The Canvas, The Cabinet, The Frame, The Gallery and The Collector Loft (a double level duplex apartment with a standalone bathtub.). The hotel contains items that have been carefully curated – a selection of unique furniture and decorative objects. Hence each room contains an explorer’s ‘collection’, which will delight those who enjoy creative detail. Tan and deep green leather, pops of mustard yellow, gilt hardware, Persian rugs, banana plants, modern art come Elizabethan portraits and Zenology toiletries are found within, alongside an onsite bar and restaurant.

Fostering the art of living, this design hotel is set on the grounds of a former leather factory, in the charming area of Oisterwijk to the east of the city (conveniently close to the railway station). Its quadruple-height glass atrium is an impressive feature, around which 68 modern and comfortable bedrooms with big beds and blackout curtains, are arranged. Breakfast can be taken in the sunshine of the light-filled lobby, or a buffet in the Neon Restaurant. NEO KVL opened in 2022 and has a full-service spa, free loaner bikes and a Skybar.

This leading luxury boutique hotel which was a former diamond factory is designed around the ‘modern aristocratic’ lifestyle of its eponymous, but fictional, patron. Culture vultures will find that Museum Square and Rijksmuseum are just 600 metres away, while bicycle rental is available for those who want to venture further afield. With high ceilings and large windows, rooms at Sir Albert merge historical detail with clean, modern style and their luxurious beds, made with our 300-thread-count Egyptian cotton bedding collection guaranteeing a good night’s sleep. Sir Albert Hotel is famous for the onsite IZAKAYA, Asian Kitchen & Bar, which treats diners to authentic Asian flavours in a contemporary setting.

Amsterdam is famous for its canals and bridge houses can be found all over the city. SWEETS has created a collection of 28 iconic bridge houses and transformed them into large and very stylish suites. Each suite can be found in a slightly different location and boasts a unique style. Guests are sure to enjoy checking out the different suites and deciding which one suits their unique sense of style. Whether it be the Kattenslootbrug which has been designed in tribute to a 1950s Amsterdam school or the 17th century Amstelschutsluis, guests can be sure that they will be treated to a very memorable stay.

citizenM Amstel Amsterdam is a boutique hotel located in the heart of Amsterdam, overlooking the Amstel River and close to key attractions like De Pijp and the city centre. Known for its sleek, modern design and tech-savvy amenities, the hotel offers 88 compact yet stylish rooms featuring a MoodPad control system, luxurious bedding, rain showers, and large-screen TVs with free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy 24/7 dining at CanteenM, relax in the spacious lobby and Living Room, or make use of business facilities. The hotel’s central location and innovative design make it a standout choice for both business and leisure travellers.