About this property

Set in a monumental building on the banks of the Amstel River, Intercontinental Amstel has a Mediterranean restaurant with a terrace. It features a health club including an indoor pool with iconic views over the river. The tasteful rooms and (signature) suites at Intercontinental Amstel offer panoramic views over the city and the river. They combine classic decorations with modern facilities such as flat-screen satellite TV and an iPod docking station. The concierges will give guests a warm welcome from the antique reception desk. At the health club, guests can relax in the spa bath, steam bath and sauna facilities. For a workout, the on-site fitness centre offers cardio equipment, weights and personal trainers. The Amstel hotel has different F&B outlets. The Amstel Restaurant combines high quality and casual comfort. We proudly serve an international choice of food and drinks, with a Dutch twist. Suitable for lunch or dinner. During weekdays you can enjoy a drink in the lounge. On Saturdays and Sundays, we serve our Afternoon Tea in the lounge with two shifts. The Amstel Bar is the perfect solution for those who wish for a contemporary luxury experience. Each restaurant has a beautiful view on the Amstel River. Royal Theatre Carré is a 5-minute walk away, while the Van Gogh Museum is at 1.9 km distance. Dam Square and the Royal Palace are a 10-minute tram ride away. Schiphol Airport is at 20 km and accessible in 25 minutes by taxi and 15 minutes by train.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Amsterdam, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Globe Certification
    Green Globe Certification

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eugen
    Romania Romania
    The hotel itself is pretty good. It’s very beautiful. It’s kind of like old style. There are a few problems that our beds were a bit wet and that there is no Internet in there and it’s hard to get because usually like hotels actually have Internet...
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Glorious place, great spa, beautiful bathrooms, good breakfast, friendly staff
  • Paul
    France France
    Fabulous grand hotel building. Excellently renovated some time ago. VERY reasonable pricing. Great wine choices in the “treasures” part of the wine list.
  • Anne
    Ireland Ireland
    The warm welcome from receptionist when we arrived. She did her best to facilitate an early check in as we had a very early flight. Beautiful flowers in the foyer. The staff at breakfast were equally outstanding. Beautiful view of the canal at...
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Excellent and helpful staff combined with amazing ambiance and a great restaurant on the canal
  • Wayne
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast - great service, excellent choice of food on smorgasbord. Location - walked to most parts of town, right on the canal. Such a pretty spot. Room - absolutely beautiful. There were stairs in our room which we did not know about and were...
  • Yasmeen
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Loved the views & the staff. Most of the food was very good, they do some of the best fries in Amsterdam! Staff go above and beyond, always kind and friendly.
  • Najat
    Kuwait Kuwait
    The staff very professional, helpful and friendly Smile faces.. I love it The hotel very clean and quiet to sleep and relax The staff in the restaurant was amazing people The food delicious. You made my vacation in Netherlands Thank you
  • Petter
    Norway Norway
    Fantastic hotel! Such attention to details, warm extremely professional staff, everyone from front-desk, restaurants, consierge, pool, and House-keeping! A really special and great experience for the whole family! (Have to mention the quality and...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything from arrival to departure was excellent I’ve been all over the world and it is definitely in my top 5 hotels.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Amstel Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Dutch • French
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 150 is required on arrival. That's about US$176. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 50 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 90 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of € 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.