Preserved history of Amsterdam: long-standing and historical hotels

Hotel Pulitzer Hotel Pulitzer occupies 25 historic houses on a classical Dutch street along a canal. These buildings were constructed in the 17th – 18th centuries, and after restoration they were merged into one hotel. Luckily, the houses are still furnished with old classical Dutch items, but that doesn’t mean the hotel is inconvenient as together with its antique design it offers all modern services and amenities. The hotel has 230 guestrooms, each of which has its own style and represents a part of Dutch history and culture. Having kept the original heavy wooden beams, designers succeeded in retaining historic atmosphere of this place. The hotel has an adjusting garden, inside which guests will find an open picture gallery. A private quay with boats is another advantage of this hotel as guests can use the boats and make an excursion ride on canals.

NH Barbizon Palace The historic centre of Amsterdam has become home to NH Barbizon Palace that occupies 19 houses, the majority of which were built in the 17th century. After a full restoration it has become one of the most famous hotels in the city. This luxurious complex is connected to a 15th century chapel by a system of underground passages. Nowadays, the chapel is used as event space and includes 11 conference halls. The design of the hotel’s lobby is simply magnificent – marble columns, balconies, a posh staircase and oak wooden beams emphasize traditional Dutch style. Elegant modern furniture only adds luxury to this grandiose hotel. Travellers are recommended not to forget to visit the famous Vermeer restaurant, in which dishes are served in historic atmosphere of the 17th century.
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ZSeven Bridges Hotel is surrounded by the most beautiful canals and historic buildings of the city. The hotel is open in a historic building constructed more than 300 years ago. The hotel has only 11 guestrooms of luxury level. Owners of the hotel decided to keep the antique furniture left from people, who lived in the house centuries ago. Old buffets, hand-made and carved tables and beds, oriental carpets and fine antique items in baroque style make this hotel stand out from the list of exclusive hotels in Amsterdam. Naturally, such individuality and atmosphere of antiquity attract many travelers from all over the world. Breakfasts at this hotel are served in fine china directly in guestrooms.

Hampshire Hotel - Amsterdam American The area near DeLaMar theatre is the location of a truly unique hotel - Hampshire Hotel - Amsterdam American . The opening of this historic hotel took place yet in 1900. Its design is an amazing combination of art deco and modern designer elements. The historic building of the hotel still has the original design in some of its premises. Besides antique furniture, there are a large collection of old black-and-white photographs, paintings of famous European artists and other antiquities that remind of the culture of the beginning of the 20th century.

Dikker en Thijs Fenice Hotel The central part of the city is the location of another prestigious hotel, Dikker en Thijs Fenice Hotel . This hotel is open in one of the most beautiful historic buildings of Amsterdam. Constructed yet in the 18th century, many years ago the building of the hotel was used as a warehouse of De Prins Company. All guestrooms of the hotel are designed in accordance with traditions of the past, and some guestrooms still have the original wooden beams. Inside the rooms, guests will find massive wooden furniture and elegant tapestries.

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam is located right opposite the central railway station. This hotel is designed in the style of the 50s of the previous century. Travellers will find here spacious rooms with high ceilings, walls decorated with vintage wallpapers and interesting paintings in massive wooden frames. All guestrooms feature original wooden furniture. Public zones are no less beautiful and deserve separate attention. The hotel is located in a historic building, so its public zones are truly fascinating with their high rise columns, archways and wooden decor elements.