Canal House
Hotel · Grachtengordel-West
Keizersgracht 148, 1015 CX Amsterdam, Netherlands
Highlights
Chic rooms, trendy bar & garden terrace on canal
Chic rooms, trendy bar & garden terrace on canal
"The Canal House offers an experience that is unmistakably current, yet maintains the roots of the city through its foundations and design. Jessica Frankopan, the founder and designer behind Canal House, has filled the hotel with paintings and portraits that complement the dark decor by 20th-century Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, aiming to create a luxurious atmosphere reminiscent of the 18th century." - Mitchell Friedman
"Canal House, filled with paintings and portraits that harmonize with dark decor by 20th-century Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, captures the history of Dutch trade and the opulence of the 18th century." - Mitchell Friedman
"Visitors in search of Amsterdam’s historical canal-house charm have never had trouble satisfying their needs, and devotees of modern Dutch design likewise find themselves well served — just not usually at the same hotel. The Canal House squares this particular circle, and while the results might not satisfy purists at either extreme, there are a great many of us who are likely to find its blend of timeless elegance and modern luxury to be just the perfect mixture." - Mark Fedeli
"Nestled amid the canals of Amsterdam ’s hip Jordaan neighborhood, Canal House’s romantic facade promises dark, dust-laden rooms packed with antiques, but such promises will mostly go unfulfilled. The hoteliers, also behind a handful of acclaimed boutique hotels in the UK, resisted the urge. Well, about everything except the dark rooms. which are decked out in rich leather and velvet furnishings, with hardwood floors and original wood beams. There’s no denying that the rooms at these two 17th-century canalside merchant houses are atmospheric and sultry. But they’re also undeniably modern, with star Dutch designer Marcel Wanders’ avant-garde artwork adorning walls and clean-lined furniture straight out of a gallery. The Great Room and its adjoining bar—a winding collection of rooms of low tables where guests gather for drinks and board games at all hours—are mildly more traditional in their inflection, with Dutch Golden Age paintings and gilded chandeliers. The real star, though, is the hotel’s garden, a surprising rarity in so green a city. Central Amsterdam is just outside the front door, but no one would blame you for whiling away the hours out here, lounging in the modern black patio furniture under the shade of a maple tree."
"Set in Amsterdam's hip Jordaan district, Canal House is everything you'd want it to be: stylish, friendly and spoiling. Made up of 3 Golden Age merchant's houses overlooking the Keizersgracht canal, it boasts a wonderfully peaceful garden to the rear (which is one of the biggest in central Amsterdam), 23 supremely comfortable and romantic bedrooms, and spacious common areas. Step inside and you're greeted by wall-to-wall repros of Dutch Master paintings in beautiful gilded frames, a drawing room overlooking the canal, and plush décor throughout. At the heart lies The Great Room, once a ballroom, with its stunning stucco ceilings, ebony walls and contemporary lighting. There's original artwork in each room, and quirky pieces such as a collection of antique pendant lights or a cabinet of vintage curiosities. Walls, curtains and fabrics are in rich hues - on trend yet in perfect homage to traditional heritage. Big comfy armchairs are just the ticket after days of shopping and sightseeing, or if you've got enough energy left to socialise, pull up a stool at the mirrored bar and try the signature martini. Highs Stylish rooms with plum velvet bedspreads, leather sofas and silk walls Delightful service, a perfect balance of friendliness and professionalism The Jordaan and Nine Streets districts are known for restaurants and cafés, the Anne Frank house and for independent boutiques A lot of thought has been put into the finer details: hi-tech lighting, beautiful mosaic tiling and fancy toiletries Ideal for couples, though solo guests or business travellers will appreciate the friendly atmosphere Lows No restaurant but there's an all-day snack menu; staff can recommend dozens of great local eateries Noise may carry between rooms; some rooms look onto a light-well The quirky layout means steep windy stairs to certain bedrooms (there are lifts), and going through the kitchen to reach others While the breakfast buffet is included in the rates, hot beverages and dishes cost extra" - Emily Preece
