Dinogo Readers' Top 5 Hotel Picks in Amsterdam for 2024

Amsterdam, with its ring of canals and centuries-old Flemish architecture, resembles an open-air museum. However, its modern progressive approach to social and environmental sustainability breathes life into its contemporary culture. Dinogo readers value the historic charm of its premier hotels, which offer an authentic taste of Dutch life.

Voting Process Explained

Each year, for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L invites readers to share their travel experiences worldwide, providing insights on the best hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. In 2024, over 186,000 T+L readers participated in the survey, casting more than 700,000 votes across 8,700+ properties, including hotels and cruise lines.

Hotels were categorized as resort, city, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, and were specifically evaluated according to the following criteria:

Facilities and Rooms
Location
Services Offered
Culinary Options
Overall Value

Respondents rated each characteristic as excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are calculated as averages of these ratings.

Highlights from Readers

This year’s winners were highly praised for their central locations in Amsterdam, all easily accessible by foot to museums, shops, and cafés along the picturesque canals. Voters favored hotels that demonstrated exceptional attention to detail; for instance, at the Pulitzer Amsterdam (No. 3), a guest unable to find decaf coffee was reimbursed for a purchase made outside. Staff at the Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky (No. 4) surprised a birthday couple by escorting them to their room, which was adorned with a bottle of Champagne, Dutch chocolates, and rose petals. “We will return,” they remarked. Overall, the Conservatorium hotel was recognized for its ability to blend tradition with modernity.

The Champion

Conservatorium

Image courtesy of Conservatorium

Situated in the Museum Quarter, Conservatorium boasts an exceptional location, perfectly positioned between the Van Gogh Museum and the lush Vondelpark. Originally a bank in the 19th century, then a music venue, and now a luxurious hotel, it is rich in history, as noted by a previous guest. Its glass-enclosed lobby serves as a property highlight, while the Dutch-modern rooms emphasize tranquility over excess. The destination spa, Akasha, encompasses a complete wellness experience, offering yoga classes, high-intensity training, a 60-foot lap pool, and diverse treatments ranging from wine-based oenotherapy to Watsu. Guests unanimously agree it fulfills every expectation; as a repeat visitor expressed, “I absolutely adore the blend of history, modern art, and luxury!”