12 of the best canal hotels in Amsterdam

By Katja Brokke, CNN
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Updated 1:52 PM EDT, Tue March 26, 2019
<strong>Where to stay in Amsterdam: </strong>Nothing beats sleeping in a hotel overlooking one of Amsterdam's many canals, especially when the views come with five-star services and facilities.
Where to stay in Amsterdam: Nothing beats sleeping in a hotel overlooking one of Amsterdam's many canals, especially when the views come with five-star services and facilities.
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<strong>Andaz Amsterdam: </strong>The luxury boutique hotel brand occupies the space of a former library in Amsterdam. Redesigned by Marcel Wanders, the interior of Andaz Amsterdam is whimsical and eye-catching.<br />
Andaz Amsterdam: The luxury boutique hotel brand occupies the space of a former library in Amsterdam. Redesigned by Marcel Wanders, the interior of Andaz Amsterdam is whimsical and eye-catching.
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<strong>De L'Europe: </strong>Sitting in the heart of Amsterdam, L'Europe is just a stone's throw away from shopping streets and central station, plus attractions including the Red Light District and the Canal Ring.
De L'Europe: Sitting in the heart of Amsterdam, L'Europe is just a stone's throw away from shopping streets and central station, plus attractions including the Red Light District and the Canal Ring.
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<strong>Hilton Amsterdam: </strong>What do an annual herring party -- when Dutch celebrates the season's first herring -- and the room of John Lennon and Yoko Ono have in common? You can find them both in Hilton Amsterdam.<br />
Hilton Amsterdam: What do an annual herring party -- when Dutch celebrates the season's first herring -- and the room of John Lennon and Yoko Ono have in common? You can find them both in Hilton Amsterdam.
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<strong>Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam: </strong>Amrath Amsterdam is housed in the historic Scheepvaarthuis (Shippinghouse), which was the head office of several shipping companies in the early 20th century.
Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam: Amrath Amsterdam is housed in the historic Scheepvaarthuis (Shippinghouse), which was the head office of several shipping companies in the early 20th century.
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<strong>Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam: </strong>The hotel pays tribute to its building's history with many maritime-themed designs -- including a stained glass ceiling with maps, astrological symbols and star constellations.
Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam: The hotel pays tribute to its building's history with many maritime-themed designs -- including a stained glass ceiling with maps, astrological symbols and star constellations.
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<strong>InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam: </strong>A favorite among Hollywood stars, InterContinental Amstel celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2017.
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam: A favorite among Hollywood stars, InterContinental Amstel celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2017.
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<strong>Luxury Suites Amsterdam: </strong>Newcomer Luxury Suites<strong> </strong>has spacious and well equipped service apartments overlooking the Oudeschans, a wide canal at the east side of the city center.<br />
Luxury Suites Amsterdam: Newcomer Luxury Suites has spacious and well equipped service apartments overlooking the Oudeschans, a wide canal at the east side of the city center.
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<strong>NH Collection Amsterdam Doelen:</strong> Dutch artist Rembrandt's famous "The Night Watch" was first created for the great hall of this building. Today, a replica hangs in its place.
NH Collection Amsterdam Doelen: Dutch artist Rembrandt's famous "The Night Watch" was first created for the great hall of this building. Today, a replica hangs in its place.
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<strong>NH Collection Amsterdam Doelen: </strong>All the rooms were renovated in 2016 and themed with classical red, gold and crème colors.
NH Collection Amsterdam Doelen: All the rooms were renovated in 2016 and themed with classical red, gold and crème colors.
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<strong>Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam: </strong>Once a convent, a royal lodging and a city hall, this historic structure now houses the 177-room Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam.
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam: Once a convent, a royal lodging and a city hall, this historic structure now houses the 177-room Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam.
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<strong>Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam:</strong> As well as a stunning<strong> </strong>canalside location, the Waldorf Astoria is known as being a foodie destination with a two-Michelin-star restaurant, Spectrum. Breakfast includes honey extracted from the hotel's own beehives.
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: As well as a stunning canalside location, the Waldorf Astoria is known as being a foodie destination with a two-Michelin-star restaurant, Spectrum. Breakfast includes honey extracted from the hotel's own beehives.
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<strong>The Dylan Amsterdam: </strong>Small and chic, this renovated boutique hotel -- dating back to the 17th century -- features heavy wooden joists in many rooms, giving them an original feel.
The Dylan Amsterdam: Small and chic, this renovated boutique hotel -- dating back to the 17th century -- features heavy wooden joists in many rooms, giving them an original feel.
The Dylan Amsterdam
<strong>Pulitzer Amsterdam: </strong>Pulitzer comprises of 25 connecting 17th and 18th century aristocratic canal houses, creating a maze-like interior.
Pulitzer Amsterdam: Pulitzer comprises of 25 connecting 17th and 18th century aristocratic canal houses, creating a maze-like interior.
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12 of Amsterdam's best canalside hotels