Rosewood Amsterdam review

10 January, 2026 Ambrose Walker 0 Comments 1 category

No two Amsterdam hotels are alike, but even so, the Rosewood Amsterdam still manages to wow with its uniqueness.

It has a monumental brick building that is now the site of its 17th-century orphanage, and became the city’s Palace of Justice (with former courtrooms and even holding cells). So yeah, it’s probably haunted (though we didn’t see any paranormal activity when we were there)

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The ten-year, multimillion-dollar renovation that the hotel feels completely au courant is an unusual exception to those historic bones — but it’s thanks to a decadelong, multiple million- dollar renovation. The work of art is meant to be a living work for Rosewood Amsterdam, designed by Studio Piet Boon, which was intended to create the . It is among the world’s most comprehensive hotel art collections, with more than 1,000 works an interactive sculpture by Frederik Molenschot in the entrance to its exhibit; several pieces by Frank Stella (and other rotating exhibits) working with the Nxt Museum and even a vending machine selling cheeky miniature sculpture from artist Casper Braat.

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The effect is emphasized by the sculpture-filled central garden of Piet Oudolf (whose work may be from New York City’s High Line) and the hushed subterranean spa complex, with its sultry swimming pool, which has been designed to complement the theme.

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But, of course, you’ll find the usual mix of cashmere-clad creatives and dignified business folk you’re likely to see at any Rosewood city outpost. At least the ones here seem to take time out of their routines for a stroll under the Prinsengracht’s elms or to drink based on ‘The cocktail inspired by the city’ in 1960s Provo counterculture movement at Advocatuur.

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And we joined their ranks for a couple of nights this fall to see what all the hype was about and what is it like to stay at Amsterdam’s new luxury hotel.

Rosewood Amsterdam location

In the city’s historic canal district, a UNESCO-listed area near many of Amsterdam’s major tourist attractions, the Rosewood Amsterdam is home to the rosewood. In fact, it is the last major hotel to open along the canals for a long time coming because of ‘ban on new hotel construction in the city centre’ passed into law to fight overtourism.

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Getting frequent trains to Centraal Station for 5 from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is an important part of the ‘s journey. 20 euros ($6) per way. It takes just 15-20 minutes to get there and from there you can catch a tram for 3 miles. 40 euros ($4) to one of the stops near the hotel. An Uber to or from the airport costs about 30-40 euros ($35-$47) and takes approximately 30-50 minutes, depending on traffic.

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Rosewood Amsterdam booking details

Despite its mere number of just 13 keys, the Rosewood Amsterdam has 26 yes, 26 ‘different types of rooms, suites and specialty “house’.’ The latter is only five–5.

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Rooms in the standard Deluxe category are 723 euros ($843) for nightly rates at the Rosewood Amsterdam. My stay in the Canal View Executive Suite starts at 1,560 euros ($1,819) per night.

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The Rosewood Amsterdam is a member of American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts, so if you have the American express Platinum Card® or The Business Platinum Cards® from American Ex, you can book through amextravel. If you stay with com and get benefits such as availability-based upgrades, up to $100 credit for use on-property during your stay (for drinks or meals), free daily breakfast for two; and guaranteed 4 p. Paraphrasing m. late shopping – , who is also at the time.

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Now that these two cards have been revamped, both offer a biannual $300 (up to $600 per calendar year) statement credit on prepaid stays at Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts properties so you can save $300 on an admission at Rosewood Amsterdam if you could use that perk.

Standout features

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Phenomenal location in Amsterdam’s charming canal district.
Gorgeous, art-filled public spaces and rooms.
Advocatuur has quickly become one of Amsterdam’s coolest cocktail bars.

Drawbacks

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The preponderance of room categories can make booking complicated.
Room rates are high, even for Amsterdam’s luxury hotel scene.
There are just two accessible accommodations.

Rosewood Amsterdam rooms and suites

On the third floor was My Canal View Executive Suite with panoramic windows overlooking the Prinsengracht and walls painted in a handsome silvery-blue alluding to the city’s famous waterways.

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A rounded sectional in topaz brown was both contemporary and similar to the sumptuous furniture of Amsterdam’s well-preserved house museums.

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A Nespresso machine and all manner of local goodies such as Wilhelmina mints were also offered the minibar with a variety of hand made cocktails and bottled bottles of the hotel’s own house-distilled Provo Dutch jenever.

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This room was also adorned with equally postcard-worthy canal views, which seemed to be inspired by the large-scale wall painting of sinuous, inky lines bordered by green surroundings. My main draw was the huge king bed in 600-thread–count Rivolta Carmignani linens, which was just the restful respite I needed after days of walking on Amsterdam’d busy streets.

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The bath-room was also a welcoming room with mocha-colored marble sinks, an extensive canal-view deep soaking tub and ‘positive grandiose walk-in shower filled with Votary rosemary-chia hair and body products’.

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Rosewood Amsterdam restaurants and bars

There are three main dining and drinking establishments at Rosewood Amsterdam.

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The Court

In the lobby with views of the garden and a beautiful courtyard that’s popular when the weather is fine, The Court is the hotel’S all-day casual space where coffee and pastries are served in the morning and drinks along with heartier fare in evening.

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Advocatuur

Advocatuur is the hotel’s swanky cocktail lounge, located just down the hall from the entrance.

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There is a maximalist melange of blood-red walls and seating vignettes with boldly patterned upholstery at One parlor. However, the main bar is a trippy courtroom (in good way) with angular overhead lights and sombre-topped counter.

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Friendly mixologists will whip up signature cocktails based on Amsterdam’s counterculture Provo movement faster than you can plead “not guilty”. ” The J’accuse is a sweet, spicy treat made from The Macallan 12-year whisky, oxidized barley, nori-infused verjus and kalammata olive-tinged white chocolate ($24)).

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There is also a menu of Indian-inspired bar bites on offer. The bartenders may treat you to a sip of the house-made Provo jenever made by master distiller Alex Davies, and even show off the gleaming copper pot still (called Irene) that is used for making batches of it right next to the bar.

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The spirit-loving people may be invited to a private tasting in one of the building’s old holding cells, which was inspired by graffiti and etchings that were part of its signature for jenever’.

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Eeuwen

Although it is a Dutch term for “centuries” chef David Ordóez’s menus at the hotel’S flagship restaurant, Eeuwen, draw their bounty from the seasons as does fitting with its greenhouse-like atmosphere.

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The supper may begin with ultrafresh oysters served with red plums, buttermilk and lovage oil ($18 for two) and continue with luscious North Sea langoustines cooked in the savory world of a nage that contains pure carrots (leeks), an umami mushroom XO sauce ($42)).

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It’s a hearty but refined main, with the juicy monkfish (white beans and trompette de la mort mushrooms in salted lemon beurre blanc and chicken jus ($42)), leaving room for the piping-hot buckwheat plum clafoutis with honey sabayon, crème fraiche and tangy lime ($19)).

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Eeuwen also hosts a place for fun breakfasts, including flaky pastries, bowls of seasonal berries and specialties such as toasted rye bread heaped with avocado, eggs and Amalfi lemon ($27) and fluffy traditional poffertjes (miniature pancakes) dusted with powdere sugar and served with blueberry coulis ($14)).

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Rosewood Amsterdam amenities and service

In Rosewood Amsterdam’s staff is called to the nattily dressed crew in reception and the well-informed waitstaff at Eeuwen, Advocatuur.’ The smiling doormen who greet visitors with their designer luggage are also known as ‘the smiley doorman on arrival for this occasion’. Have a rundown of events happening in town? The concierge has you heard about it. Do you want to discuss the cocktail menu at Advocatuur? No rush as you go down the bartenders with the cocktails.

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The hotel’s wellness suite is below ground level as for facilities, with the spa, pool and fitness center.

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The gym, though compact, is equipped with the latest Technogym cardio and weight machines, plus plenty of free weights.

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Its luscious lap pool and a dreamily lit white wall with the rippling textured effect make the pool area feel like’sanctuary’. Here, a steam room and sauna can also be used by guests as well.

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In contrast, the Asaya Spa provides an extensive range of treatment options based on products from off-the–moment brands such as natural Dutch label The Tides and Australian Anyurvedic style Subtle Energies.

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Rosewood Amsterdam accessibility

The public areas of the hotel (including its spa) are wheelchair accessible thanks to ramps and elevators, but guests may have to use specific entrances or pathways. The two wheelchair-accessible rooms are also available, so if you have mobility or hearing and sight requirements, it is better to contact the hotel directly in order to book accommodations that meet your needs.

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Checking out

Rosewood Amsterdam, opened earlier this year, certainly made a splash along the city’s canals after 10 years and many millions of dollars in historic preservation and renovations.

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But it has remained so popular thanks to the bars and restaurants, an impressive art collection (and some of the most luxurious hotels in the Dutch capital)? The hotel is a rarefied place for many travellers, even though the limited room count and high price point are likely to make it too expensive (if you’re within your budget) stay at the Rosewood Amsterdam will be worth it as its unique spaces and incredible art collection.

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