Since the opening in 1867 the Amstel Inter-Continental Amsterdam has been celebrated as the most beautiful and luxurious hotel in the Netherlands, and ranks with the best hotels in the world.
The stately Amstel Inter-Continental Amsterdam elegantly dominates a quiet, though central section of the Amstel River bank in the heart of the financial, cultural and entertainment district of Amsterdam. The hotel is easily accessible by car and offers good parking facilities.
The original 111 rooms were converted in 1992 to create 79 larger suites and executive rooms. The ambience in all of the 55 rooms and 24 suites breathes the grace and elegance reminiscent of a grand European estate. Each luxury suite and executive room is perfectly suited for business or pleasure and is fully air-conditioned. The marble bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub, a separate toilet and separate shower stall, whose giant, gushing shower head stimulates the relaxing effect of a natural waterfall! Non-smoking rooms are also available.
All rooms are equipped with the following facilities:
- Satellite TV receiving 27 major international channels, including CNN
- Personal voicemail
- Multiple telephones
- Fax machine
- Stereo sound system, complemented by the guest's favourite CDs
- Dual voltage power points
- Fax modem
- In-room video check-out
- Bathrobes
- Minibar
- In-room safe
- Newspaper
- Twice-daily maid service
Breakfast in La Rive restaurant, the Amstel Lounge, Health Club (poolside) or in the room, is truly world-class. Buffets may have become the norm in many hotels, but not at the Amstel, which besides the buffet, reverts to an old tradition, the petit déjeuner à la carte, comprising of specialities from all over the world. La Rive is the Hotels own Michelin star restaurant, that is also the best in town with a most beautiful location overlooking the Amstel river, an absolute must while you are staying there. The Amstel Lounge and terraces offers light meals throughout the day, and the informal restaurant The Amstel Bar and Brasserie are open daily for lunch and dinner. Alternatively you can relax in the privacy of your own guest room with 24-hour Room Service.
The premier meeting place for Amsterdam's smartest and most elegant business and social gatherings, The Amstel's 'from boardroom to ballroom' concept offers the perfect option for meetings for 200 people, receptions for 300, dinner and cocktails for 175, or an intimate lunch for six. The spectacular Spiegelzaal (Mirror Room) reflects all the elegance of Amsterdam's most famous ballroom. All seven banqueting suites enjoy natural daylight and many also have stunning views over the Amstel River. Additionally, all rooms have been fitted with state-of-the-art audio-visual and telecommunication equipment.
À la carte catering is available in the meeting rooms where even coffee and tea breaks become memorable events!
Guests can relax in the fully equipped Health Centre offering a wide range of fitness equipment, including indoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, massage and Health Bar. Boat Trips on the canals can also be arranged, with or without dining.
The Health Club is located at river level and offers:
- 15 metre heated indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi
- Cold plunge
- Solarium
- Massage
- Health Bar with special menu
- Changing rooms / shower facilities
Professional masseurs, qualified fitness instructors and beauty specialists are at guests disposal.
A range of fitness equipment includes:
- Stepper
- Lifecycles
- Running machines
- Stairmasters
- Hemstring and biceps equipment
- Rowers
- Free weights
A designated lift carries guests from the hotel area to the Health Centre.
