Pulitzer Hotel, Amsterdam
Expert reviews
“Back in the 1960s, Amsterdam businessman Peter Pulitzer had the bright idea of converting a few of the city’s grand Golden Age canal houses into a hotel. He was one of the first to do so.”
Featured in CN Traveler’s 2020 Gold List.
“Consisting of 25 interlinking 17th- and 18th-century canal houses, Pulitzer Amsterdam offers a unique mix of Dutch history and modern craftsmanship.”
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent Wifi
All you need to know
Hidden between the two popular Dutch canals is present Pulitzer Amsterdam, a luxury 5-star hotel that not only reminds you of a home but also feels like one. Its location is just spot on when it comes to going on a stroll, you end up passing by all the popular attraction points of the city. Free WiFi is provided but also the luxury of allowing pets to come along inside the hotel is granted is something worth mentioning.
A full redesign was finished in 2016 and since then the hotel offers over 200 visitor rooms and exceptional suites designed in the traditional and modern Dutch-style using lots of colors. Le Labo toiletries are given in the room. A homely feel can be observed in these rooms, depicting the extraordinary Pulitzer’s canal houses. The décor is beautifully picked and precisely placed ensuring no two rooms are the same.
The Jansz is an eatery with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Pulitzer’s Bar is additionally restyled and visitors can appreciate mixed drinks in a calm and close environment.
Some entertainment facilities to adhere to the family’s attention such as exclusive books and DVDs for the kids, a library for the book lovers, game room as well as the fitness center and the most famous from Culture, The bicycle rental is also available.
Location
Recent guest reviews
10 July 2025
Excellent
High Quality & great staff
Only the pillows!! But I should have asked for foam ones :)
9 July 2025
Exceptional
Great restaurants and convenient location in middle of Amsterdam
8 July 2025
Great location, super staff, small room with one tiny window
The staff was amazing, friendly and helpful.
The room was tiny with one tiny window with a view of a wall
6 July 2025
Great location hotel experience will depend on room and location in hotel
Location and charm.
Room size for a five star hotel to small. No drawers. No space for two carry on bags to unpack.
5 July 2025
Nice rooms and location and setting but they have to work on the service. We won’t be back..
Loved our room. But hotel was super busy. Welcome was not really nice even though it was my birthday. The gay barman was not nice at all, the would t serve us drinks outside , we had to ask 10 times for someone to come and serve us a bottle of rose!
But hotel was super busy. Welcome was not really nice even though it was my birthday. The g barman was not nice at all, the wouldn’t serve us drinks outside , we had to ask 10 times for someone to come and serve us a bottle of rose!
1 July 2025
Good
Excellent location. Facilities very nice. Boatrip great.
Our room was next to the bar. 1 night very much noise. And room door did not protect from the the noise.
21 June 2025
Great central hotel - recommended
Great location. Beautiful collection of restored houses - really well done. Lovely staff.
Our room, although beautifully appointed and in a very old part of the hotel, was extremely small.
15 June 2025
Lovely. Will stay there again
Great location Clean and well designed Excellent service Comfy beds
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9 June 2025
Lovely experience in the heart of old Amsterdam
Beautiful spaces, especially the garden patio restaurant. Great location. Mostly superior service. Restaurants all great. Nice feeling of luxury. Great private canal cruise
Lobby was crowded at times, concierge happy to help set things up, but messed up reservations at two restaurants and one excursion. It all worked out but they felt harried. Room was beautiful with nice view of interior patio - however was a bit space challenged
9 June 2025
A lovely stay in this gorgeous hotel, would highly recommend.
Lovely location near all the nice cafe's and boutiques
Bathroom and and bedroom could have had a little more storage.
5 June 2025
Elegant, comfortable, truly memorable!
We truly enjoyed everything about our stay, from the service, design and cleanliness to the delicious breakfast, warm staff, and perfect central location.
The lunch, dinner and 24/7 menus could offer more variety and better alternatives to match the overall high standards of the hotel.
4 June 2025
Delightful & Comfortable
A very well executed and unusual concept. Almost a village within a city! Delightful!
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3 June 2025
Do you like a place to stay that is close to the action and boasts an edgy elegance? Then the Pulitzer Amsterdam is for
The property has an “edgy” character that is fun without being flamboyant. The rooms are comfortable. The staff (with a notable exception) is professional, friendly and anticipative of your needs. The location puts it within walking distance of most attractions.
The notable exception is the housekeeping staff. They often forgot to provide enough towels or toilet paper and one day the room did not get cleaned until almost 8 pm.
1 June 2025
Highly recommend, location service very pleasant
There was a problem at the first night and they worked it out very well , I was happy
18 May 2025
Would definitely return but would make sure to avoid the 2 problems we encountered
We liked the excellent location, the layout of the hotel and the courtyard gardens
We were placed in a handicap room, which had shortcomings for a non-handicapped couple. Told it was the only option even though we booked weeks in advance. We had breakfast onsite - there was confusion by staff about the options and we paid $44 each for a very simple non-buffet breakfast
17 May 2025
Very good
Location
Terrace restaurant staff were not nice
12 May 2025
A gorgeous hotel with wonderful staff
It is in the perfect location for walking around Amsterdam and has a lovely courtyard garden to relax in afterwards.
We were in an attic bedroom which had lots of sloping ceilings and we are both tall.
12 May 2025
A solid choice for a homebase in Amsterdam
Second time at Pulitzer and enjoyed it as much as first time. A well looked after property.
Not so much the property but the staff at the garden restaurant that had this air of superiority over their customers. Really made me feel unwelcome and so it was for other customers too as I saw the exchange on arrival asking for a table. Didn’t pick this up from the other hotel staff who were excellent.
11 May 2025
Lovely stay here and in a great location to explore the delights of Amsterdam.
Great location. Comfy rooms with all amenities you need.
8 May 2025
Very good
Close to Amsterdam Canals & nice -interesting boats passing by very offen
24 April 2025
Fabulous
Location was ideal and a beautiful building. Staff were very attentive.
22 April 2025
Can’t even consider staying elsewhere.
Breakfast is unparalleled. The staff is wonderful. The beds are cloud-like.
19 April 2025
Fabulous
Location was excellent. Room was exceptionally generous in size. Liked the hotel bar. Amenities and facilities were excellent.
17 April 2025
Great hotel for the canals and excellent local restaurants. Pure boats the best for intimate canal cruise.
Really good position in Amssterdam. Lovely room and extremely comfortable bed. Staff excellent and very knowledgeable.
11 April 2025
Exceptional
A wonderful hotel at the best location in Amsterdam
6 April 2025
Perfect
Room bit small
25 March 2025
Would only stay at your hotel if I ever return
The location was perfect and staff was not just responsive, they were fun
I loved everything
24 March 2025
Good to visit
Location and interesting architecture
17 March 2025
A delightful slice of paradise in the heart of a beautiful city!
First, the property is truly stunning. Second, the checking process was a dream. I flew in from NY landing before check in but as I had reached out before they were able to check me into one of our rooms early which was appreciated. They also expedited my laundry- again appreciated. The concierge, doormen and porters were all exceptionally helpful and true asset to the hotel. Food: We had beautiful weather so we're lucky enough to start our trip with nibbles and champagne in the garden. We ate breakfast in Janzs both days, and it was excellent - free flowing cava and coffee, making for an excellent start to the day. We did pre-dinner drinks at the garden bar the first night and post dinner drinks at the Pulitzer Bar the second. Both had exceptional drinks, and when one of the cocktails wasn't to someone's liking - they replaced it for free. Other facilities- I had a blow-dry in The Beauty House and that was fair value for money - the best thing is that it is onsite but has an independent feel. The gym, whilst small, has everything needed for a great workout - with high quality machines and equipment. They also have an online workout App available which I found very helpful as I lacked inspiration after a long flight. This was my second time to the Pulitzer and it would take something significant for me to stay anywhere else for a personal trip.
One of our rooms didn't have much light and was dark. There is also only enough coffee for one use, and 2 tiny UHT milks. This is not enough for big tea and coffee drinkers.
16 March 2025
Great hotel with superb concierges!
The hotel is right in the middle of things. The Jordaan is our favourite bit of A’dam. It’s a buzzy hotel, on trend and with a great relaxed vibe. Staff are really responsive and want to help. In particular we’d like to shout out the great services of the concierges Pieter and Robert who suggested and booked restaurants that perfectly matched our preferences. And, then to Pieter who got me tickets for an exhibition I thought was sold out. I am now a big fan of Concierge services!
Nothing to complain about really - our room could get a bit hot as we had a massive radiator that I couldn’t switch off. But then, there were windows so we could let cold air in.
16 March 2025
Everything magical about Amsterdam
Stunning hotel in the heart of the city— beautiful, unique, excellent service.
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6 March 2025
Very good
Everything was alright. I wish they included breakfast in the price. I have travelled extensively for such a luxury hotel, and it is strange not to include breakfast. For that reason alone, I wouldn't recommend it to my likeminded friends
3 March 2025
Great location on the camel in a beautiful part of Amsterdam
Loved the location (very close to Anne Frank house which was purpose of visit). Hotel was stylish and breakfast was fantastic. All the staff made me and my daughter feel super welcome and special.
28 February 2025
Comfortable and fine
Very good
23 February 2025
Perfect stay
Fantastic location - great staff and delicious food
The most comfortable bed! And very comfortable size room. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The food was also excellent.
23 February 2025
Exceptional
Perfect hotel beautiful inside and great location
The breakfast was expensive
17 February 2025
Amazing Hotel!
Amazing hotel. It’s our second time staying there and we’ve enjoyed it every single time! The staff go above and beyond and are so helpful. The atmosphere and vibe is very relaxed and luxurious - we cannot fault the hotel and really enjoy our stays there. The location is ideal, you can walk around the main areas with ease and it feels a very safe and creative space.
13 February 2025
Perfect location luxurious stay
Love the location, the bed, quirkyness decor & history of the whole hotel. Loved the design of the room and the artistic touches, as well as they map of the hotel.
The window was awkward to access in our room but i understand that comes with an old quirky building.
7 February 2025
Quite, cosy, bit away from main shopping street. Nice in summer
Beautiful old house with cosy rooms, big Terrasse, bar in the evening. Located close to Central station. 15-20 mins walk from main Dam square.
No spa, no sauna
1 February 2025
Fantastic stay, hope to be back and definitely will recommend to others!
This is a beautiful boutique hotel located in a perfect location. The decor is lovely, the staff was amazing and helpful, the dining was too notch- highly recommend. And a good price point as well!
28 January 2025
Location and staff were wonderful, rooms need more thought
Location, staff, breakfast offerings
Poorly lit rooms, no drawers for unpacking, no hooks in the bathrooms
27 January 2025
Weekend Trip - would happily return
Fantastic location, a very friendly team and beautiful interiors, would happily return
27 January 2025
Hotel and restaurant Jansz superb
Beautiful location, room, staff very friendly and helpful. Restaurant Jansz and Pulitzer garden excellent.
Pulitzer bar music way too loud. When asked to lower the volume, I was grumpily told they wouldn’t do so. Therefore I left with my glass of wine. Too loud, too rude, so unlike the rest of my experience. Heater was on too high most of the time (also at night while not having the key inserted)
14 January 2025
Beautiful canal side hotel fantastic staff great room-low occupancy due to time of year and free upgradee offered
Style location size
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6 January 2025
Fabulous
Fantastic hotel in a superb location for exploring the City on foot. Rooms were large with very comfortable beds and exceptionally quiet. Cannot really fault anything !
5 January 2025
Charming, perfect relaxation in the heart of Amsterdam.
Excellent service, location, facilities.
I would not change a thing. :)
5 January 2025
Pure luxury with utmost attention to guests.
Everything… loved spending every minute in the hotel… great location, super great staff. Best hosts we have come across ever. They know how to pamper you.
That one day you have to leave it and head back.
4 January 2025
Amsterdam New Year
Great hotel in the heart of Amsterdam. The staff are friendly and helpful. We loved our room, although it didn't have a view. Breakfast was amazing.
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3 January 2025
Excellent hotel choice for Amsterdam.
Location and staff were great. Room quite comfortable.
Gym was crowded. French press in room was a poor design. No spout to pour.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Games room
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Make up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Picnic area
- - Outdoor fireplace
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Baby safety gates
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping (additional charge)
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
17 July 2025
Fantastic Stay in a Perfect Location