The Dylan

"This place is intimate, exclusive, and quietly detached from the city’s hurly-burly, yet in the heart of the historic hotel district, with club-like armchairs and a fireplace in the lounge, and a sleeker dark-marble bar. Rooms—some large with canal views, others cozier under attic beams or facing onto a courtyard—are interspersed throughout two august canalside buildings and individually decorated: lush red and copper, perhaps, or cooler white, gray, and peppermint green. In Vinkeles restaurant (well-spaced tables in a brick-lined 18th-century bakery), chef Dennis Kuipers serves Michelin-starred new Dutch cuisine, with affordable options from the same kitchen in the bar/brasserie alongside." - Amber Port

"How did it strike you on arrival?Pass under a gray, 17th-century archway facing the Keizersgracht and through a quiet courtyard to access The Dylan. The partially hidden location gives this luxurious hotel an intimate vibe. The Dylan somehow manages to balance a central location with a relaxed take on privacy. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.Although each room layout is distinct, the decor can be grouped into three different themes. Serendipity includes rich fabrics in various shades of brown and gray, Luxura combines copper tones with elegant leather headboards and mother of pearl accents, and Loft has bright white walls, beige details, minimalistic furniture, and original wooden beams. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that worth noting?Some rooms boast Illy espresso makers, while all stock Frette bathrobes and James Heeley toiletries. Room service and food: Worth it?Chef Dennis Kuipers oversees Michelin-starred Restaurant Vinkeles. The French menu exhibits global influences, with dishes like John Dory with hazelnut, and quinoa flavored with mustard and citrus. Anything stand out about other features? Whatever stuck with you.At Brasserie OCCO, you can sip a Matured Manhattan made with bourbon, The Dylan’s homemade vermouth, and bitters. Enjoy it at the curved bar or at one of the marble tables—it's a lovely experience. Bottom line: worth it, and why?Ideal for the discreet traveler who still desires to stay in the center of it all." - Meredith Bethune

"The Dylan, a five-star boutique hotel located in a 17th century structure with three on-site restaurants, including Two MICHELIN Star Vinkeles. It turned out to be simultaneously far more indulgent (and more intimate) than I could have anticipated—in short, the perfect hideaway." - Ashley Simpson

"The Dylan Amsterdam Situated canalside in the heart of Amsterdam , The Dylan is a 40-room boutique property that feels more like the flawlessly designed home of a jet-setting friend. On the outside, it evokes the Dutch Golden Age, but the interior takes on a swank, modern bent with splashy art, cool mirrors, and sculptural furniture. The public spaces nail it on all counts: The check-in desk is calm, the terrace garden is lovely on sunny days, and the lounge is warm and welcoming. Instead of the sometimes stuffy high tea ritual, there is daily high wine service, where a voguish crowd enjoys a selection of wine and nibbles on tapas-style bites. Vinkeles, the signature French restaurant, is Michelin-starred but has a relaxed design anchored by elements of the bakery that once inhabited the space—like 18th-century bricks, ovens, and wood floors. The Serendipity Collection is a collection of 16 rooms and suites redesigned by Dutch designer Remy Meijers. They have a sleeker, more neutral palette, compared to the eclectic style of the original rooms. The quirky and historic details throughout the hotel make The Dylan feel very specific to easygoing Amsterdam. By Annie Fitzsimmons"