InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG

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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
8.8 (312 reviews)
Professor Tulpplein 1 , Amsterdam , NL
+31 20 622 6060

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent, friendly staff
Prime riverside/canal location with great views
Historic, charming and luxurious classic hotel ambience
Beautiful lobby and public spaces
High-quality meals noted by several guests
Spacious, well-appointed rooms for many travelers
Cons:
Breakfast service often slow; limited à la carte vs buffet options
Occasional forgotten special requests and short-staffed reception leading to waits
Perceived as pricey for some room types
Room issues reported: weak shower pressure, shower-over-bath overflow risk, noisy air conditioning, and some tired furniture

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Generally reported as clean; multiple reviews explicitly note the hotel is clean and well maintained, consistent with a high-tier property.
Service
8.7
Staff frequently praised as excellent and top-notch, but there are recurring service negatives: forgotten special requests, slow breakfast service and occasional long waits at reception due to short staffing.
Location
9.6
Consistently highlighted as a major strength: prime riverside/canal location, within walking distance to attractions and offering desirable canal views.
Room Quality
8.5
Mixed feedback: many rooms described as gorgeous and spacious with good layouts and river views, while others report small size, noisy air conditioning, weak water pressure and some tired furniture/bathroom issues.
Amenities
9
Strong classic-hotel amenities noted (beautiful lobby, pool, elegant public spaces, attention to details), though a few guests found the bar less inviting.
Value for Money
8
Frequently described as pricey; several guests felt some room types and services did not fully meet the expectations for the price, though others called it 'worth it' for the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Food praised in many reviews (noted superb meals and good bread/breakfast by some), but multiple comments about slow breakfast service and limited breakfast format (à la carte vs buffet) temper the score.
Overall Experience
9
Overall very positive stays cited repeatedly — classic, luxurious and memorable — despite some service and room quirks reported by a subset of guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:01

Property Description

Luxurious Riverside Retreat

Iconic Views and Modern Comforts
Indulge in panoramic views of the city and the Amstel River from our tastefully decorated rooms and suites. Enjoy a blend of classic charm and contemporary amenities like flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations.

Wellness and Culinary Delights
Unwind at our health club's indoor pool with stunning river views, spa bath, steam bath, and sauna. Stay fit at the on-site fitness center or savor international cuisine with a Dutch twist at our various dining outlets. Don't miss the Afternoon Tea experience on weekends.

Prime Location and Nearby Attractions
Explore Amsterdam with ease - visit the Royal Theatre Carré and the Van Gogh Museum just a short distance away. With Dam Square and the Royal Palace a tram ride away, and Schiphol Airport accessible within minutes, your stay at Intercontinental Amstel is both convenient and unforgettable.

Book your luxurious stay at Intercontinental Amstel now for a riverside experience like no other.

Important information:

Please note: Smoking is only allowed on the terrace of the hotel.

At an extra charge there is a Mercedes limousine service available to and from Schiphol Airport. If you wish to make use of this service, please make a note in the comments box on your on-line reservation form.

Although entrance to the on-site health club is free of charge for guests, professional masseuses are available at an extra charge.

Please be informed that the hotel currently restores some features on the roof and facade. The majority of the rooms, all our restaurants, meeting & event venues and facilities remain open.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: AMS

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Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 312 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 9
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Colleen • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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CYRIL • couple • fr
10
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Ali • couple • gb
6
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Safa • family_with_children • tr
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • us
10
Great Hotel!
Pros:

The staff was excellent and the facility was historic but also charming.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Birgit • solo_traveller • nl
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Birgit • solo_traveller • nl
7
Mooi hotel maar de simpelste kamers veel te duur voor wat ze bieden
Pros:

Locatie perfect, uitstraling prachtig en zeer vriendelijk personeel

Cons:

Kamer, douche in het bad. Flinke straal dus oppassen dat als je in bad wilt dat t niet overloopt. Weinig ruimte, airco maakte heel veel lawaai en bij koffieapparaat 1 kopje van hetzelfde soort. Voor deze kamerprijzen mag je echt meer verwachten

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Dr. Margaretha Petronella Carolina • couple • de
9
Heerlijk verblijf gehad
Pros:

Top locatie!

Cons:

Geen ontbijt buffet, alleen a la card. Als je weinig tijd hebt, ben je afhankelijk van de snelheid van de keuken. Daarnaast kan ik niet twee stukjes bacon en een beetje van iets anders nemen, maar gast het direct om grotere hoeveelheden. Dat is niet sustainable. Daarnaast hebben veel andere tophotels beide opties, buffet en a la card.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Winfried • couple • nl
8
Besonderes Hotel, aber für den Preis erwartet man perfekten Serive
Pros:

Tolle Lage am Wasser - Schönes altes Gebäude

Cons:

Sonderwünsche wurden vergessen und erst nach nochmaliger Nachfrage erfüllt ; Frühstücksservice sehr langsam

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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XIN • family_with_children • cn
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Afra • couple • nl
10
Top dikke 10
Pros:

Was helemaal top zoals het hoort in een vijf sterren hotel !
Kan huis ter duin nog wat van leren !!!!!

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • ch
10
Ideales Stadthotel
Pros:

Perfekt in allen Bereichen

Cons:

Nichts

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Ilham • couple • es
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
8
Lovely
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
6
Cons:

Breakfast service was slow and the food not up to the standard of an hotel of this excellence

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Sameer • couple • in
9
Exotic Old world charm feel
Pros:

It was beautiful and luxurious

Cons:

Short staffed at reception long waits

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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drneblet • Family
10
Pricey but worth it
Pros:

Amstel Hotel has been continuously run as a Hotel for 150 and has hosted many celebrities. True old world charm with beautiful lobby, wood paneled elevator, and fresh flowers in the hallways. Great location situated on the canal provides canal views from your room, the restaurant and also from the pool. You will have many dining options in Amsterdam but don’t miss dining at the Amstel. The meals are superb we enjoyed Breakfast and we enjoyed our sever George (originally from Greece) at dinner. The room is gorgeous and spacious including the bathroom with glass doors separating the toilet and the shower stall from the tub , sinks and towel warmer, allowing a couple to both use the bathroom at the same time comfortably. Pricey but worth it.

2026-08-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Kaan • couple • tr
7
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Deniz • couple • tr
10
Excellent experience
Pros:

The most beautiful hotel in Amsterdam in every aspect.

Cons:

Everything was great.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • family_with_children • ae
10
It’s excellent .
Pros:

Everything !

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee