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Ambassade Hotel, Amsterdam

Herengracht 341, 1016 AZ Amsterdam, Netherlands. (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“The Ambassade Hotel, also centrally located in the Canal Belt, has hosted many famous visiting literary figures and features a special collection of Dutch art from the postwar avant-garde Cobra movement.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Amsterdam.

Frommers review:

“A far cry from the minimalist styling adopted by so many city hotels, the designers of the Ambassade evidently believed that more is best; the 10 17th- and 18th-century gabled townhouses sandwiched together to form this elegant frippery are gaily festooned with swags of curtain, chandeliers, and antiques—plus a collection of priceless CoBrA artwork.”

Lonely Planet review:

“Rambling across 10 Golden Age canal houses on the Herengracht, these 56 unique rooms and suites of varying sizes have period furnishings, antique furniture, gilded mirrors, chandeliers and art from the hotel’s extensive collection from the CoBrA movement; many have romantic canal views.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Ambassade Hotel, Amsterdam. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 2nd in Amsterdam

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What guests liked

All you need to know

Situated adjacent to the Herengracht canal, right in the core of Amsterdam’s historical center, the extraordinary Ambassade Hotel offers an idyllic location. It is composed of 10 meticulously renovated historical canal-side edifices and provides lavish boutique lodgings in a peaceful, central setting.

The hotel houses 58 gracefully designed rooms and suites. They have been meticulously restored to preserve their original allure and charisma. The rooms are adorned predominantly in the style of Louis XV/XVI, featuring vibrant fabrics and genuine art pieces from the Cobra movement.

The Ambassade Hotel further features a series of distinctive public spaces, including its historical library which holds 3000 books signed by both foreign and Dutch authors who have been guests at the hotel.

It also includes the 18th-century Breitner lounge and the Cobra lounge. These areas serve drinks and snacks throughout the day and can be individually reserved for various meetings and minor business events.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Gianni

17 November 2025

The staff make you welcome

Great location excellent staff

Nothing

5.0
Jane

13 November 2025

Exceptional

Location, excellent staff

5.0
Lisa

12 November 2025

Incredible hotel

Location, views, staff

N/a

5.0
Clyde

5 November 2025

Excellent stay & highly recommended

Location, staff, restaurant, room

Nothing

5.0
Susanna

5 November 2025

Exceptional

this is one of several visits to this establishment, we love it and will always stay there unless the standard drops.

5.0
Jason

3 November 2025

Exceptional

Location and staff was excellent

5.0
Celia

2 November 2025

superb place

staff beyond fabulous location absolutely perfect loved the bar/games room-so peaceful superb breakfast loved it

would have liked decaf coffee option or hot chocolate in room

5.0
Kathryn

31 October 2025

Exceptional

Our stay at the Ambassade was wonderful. The room was perfect, good size and nice view of the canal. The breakfasts were tasty with a nice variety included in the buffet. The location was perfect. We were able to walk to all of the sites we planned to see.

5.0
Gail

30 October 2025

We would happily stay there again

The breakfast was delicious. We liked the choices in the buffet and also the option to get eggs, bacon, etc. ala carte. We ordered room service one night for dinner, everything was delightful and we appreciated being able to relax and not go out to another restaurant. Bed very comfortable Shower nice size, extra towels available on request. Appreciated the 2 comfortable chairs in our room even though it was a tight fit! Front Desk fabulous - especially with printing out our boarding passes and some information we needed for Customs.

We did try tea and hot chocolate in the Library and felt it was incredibly overpriced Lots of tiny steps - The thing we liked the least is to go to bathroom at night one had to go up 2 steps and every time the steps would light up and stay on for longer than we would have wanted. It was good safety wise, though we'd have been okay without it or a simpler night light within the bathroom

4.5
Chris

17 October 2025

Greatly enjoyed and will return when next in Amsterdam

Breakfast was excellent and the staff made it all the more so. Similarly the bar and the barkeeper in the evening made it a pleasure to come back to the hotel. The library was an exceptionally cosy and inspiring retreat after a day out about the town. Front desk staff generally very helpful.

The heating and cooling system in the room was somewhat finicky. Opening a window not really an option as the area has a lot of party goers with am impressive stamina...

4.5
Paul

6 October 2025

Fabulous

It’s pricey to stay in a nice location in Amsterdam, but this is a terrific hotel. Comfortable rooms. Nice restaurants and bar. Nice views. Easy access to everything.

4.5
Abhilash

6 October 2025

Best canal views and best Amsterdam neighborhood

Beautiful canal views, really tasty and healthy breakfast overlooking the canals, the room layout and the art gallery around the hotel. The library bar was nicely done as well. One exceptional attention to detail was the availability of stamps and postal from the front desk

Space around the bed and furniture was a bit tight.

4.5
Manuel

4 October 2025

Fabulous

The staff are incredibly warm and attentive and it always feels like I’m arriving back home.

4.5
Stephen

28 September 2025

An enjoyable stay in an a unique hotel in the heart of Amsterdam.

Good breakfast included. Also had great lunches on site. Very interesting split level room in an old canal house with a view of the canal Wonderful location; and very accommodating staff.

Due to the fact the hotel was created by joining together six canal houses, the stairs within the hotel and specifically within our room were spiral and step. The price of an authentic canal house accomodation experience; but somewhat awkward for older guests to navigate.

4.0
George

26 September 2025

Nice hotel in a good location.

Staff was great. Beautiful neighborhood. Very eclectic hotel in the heart of Amsterdam.

No gym on the property. For price/night breakfast should be included.

5.0
Rodney

25 September 2025

Exceptional

Excellent

More wine options

5.0
Wanda

21 September 2025

Great find for an unexpected layover. Lovely experience!!

Comfortable Classy Lovely Staff

Nothing

5.0
Nigel

19 September 2025

superb

excellent location with ama ing friendly and helpful staff

nothing

4.5
Jean

4 September 2025

Elegant and well located

Location, style, friendliness

5.0
Karen

2 September 2025

A delightful surprise - the Ambassade is an elegant hotel with a top notch staff and beautiful facilities in one of the

Beautiful and clean in the best neighborhood overlooking a canal

4.5
Louise

18 August 2025

Perfect for short stay in Amsterdam

Amazing canal views and location can't be beat. Easy walks to all the main sites or grab a tram to get further afield. Bit of a maze to get to the room but well worth all the little steps. The two story Grand Suite is simply lovely (even tho the staircase can be a little tricky). King bed is the largest I've ever seen in a hotel! Library bar is charming and the drinks were yummy.

No views from the Grand Suite bedroom. Bedroom felt a little like a cavern because unable to open shades; windows from other rooms are right there! Warm day heated the rooftop room so it took a while to cool down. Shower in bathroom is very, very small but functional. Breakfast is pricy for a pretty small buffet so I think they expect you to order off the menu. Wait staff does not like to be rushed when asking for the bill.

5.0
Nora

18 August 2025

Lovely hotel, well appointed rooms, convenient location & friendly staff

Very friendly and helpful staff. We had a triple room which was a king bed and a single room with a door. Plenty of room and privacy for 3 people. The room paid homage to the traditional architecture of a canal row house and was very comfortable. The location was convenient so it was very easy to walk around. Our only regret is that we didn't get to stay longer!

5.0
Bradford

11 August 2025

Extremely pleasant

Every staff member was incredibly friendly and helpful.

Nothing

4.5
Corrie

28 July 2025

Fabulous

Great vibe and quiet.

5.0
Danielle

28 July 2025

Fabulous hotel, great value and generous, kind service that made us feel at home!

A fabulous boutique hotel with outstanding service, wonderful atmosphere, great location and great value! Cannot wait to return!

5.0
Tammy

28 July 2025

Classic comfort with amazing staff and excellent breakfast!

The staff were amazingly friendly, very personable. The location was excellent, close to the heart of Amsterdam, but away from the hustle and bustle. The breakfast is excellent value for money, everyone should consider this, and up in the room, the bed and pillows were very comfortable. Great views from the room, hard to fault.

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5.0
Wai

12 July 2025

N/A

Breakfast was excellent and very good value.

Nothing.

4.0
Lisa

10 July 2025

The beds were really comfy and the room was a perfect size for us and the breakfast and bacon there was brilliant!

Great location, excellent service and breakfast

5.0
Daniel

6 July 2025

My go to place in Amsterdam

Location , staff and restaurant

I was in room 60 outside of main hotel. Broken bricks made it a safety hazard to go in and out of

4.5
Alexandra

24 June 2025

Fabulous

Breakfast was good but staff was often too busy and not you had to really work to grab a server.

5.0
Elizabeth

20 June 2025

Wonderful!

The property is beautiful, room is very nice with the largest bathroom we’ve had while traveling! The breakfast is excellent! The staff was very helpful!

Nothing

5.0
Manuel

20 June 2025

Top five hotels to stay in when visiting Amsterdam.

Location is perfect. Beautifully kept hotel with very comfortable rooms. Mattresses are a little soft for my liking. The staff are welcoming, warm and very professional. This is my new home when visiting Amsterdam, which is very often.

Nothing.

5.0
Martin

17 June 2025

Exceptional

Location, the very friendly, efficient and accommodating staff, the beautiful room decor.

The breakfast could have been a bit better.

5.0
Nancy

29 May 2025

We had a family gathering to celebrate what would have been our Mothers 100 year…love the Ambassade and Amsterdam. Will

Excellent location. Hotel and staff were so friendly and professional

5.0
Stephen

23 May 2025

Utterly perfect

Brilliant room with a canal view

5.0
Steve

19 May 2025

Perfect weekend away , in a perfect hotel

Great location, staff really helpful, breakfast was perfect

Nothing

4.0
Violeta

8 May 2025

Charming hotel in central Amsterdam, nice but highly over priced!

Art works of COBRA artists - in the lobby and restaurant. Nice and clean, location in the heart of Amsterdam, characteristic building, friendly staff.

Over priced!!! Even for Amsterdam standards, if I compare to many other luxurious hotels in the city. My room was under the attic, all facilities were in place, but 538 Euro for a tiny room, excl. breakfast is out of proportion.

5.0
Tomasz

8 May 2025

Worth to visit

Standard , brasserie , service

Nothing to complain about

5.0
Erin

25 April 2025

A perfect family friendly hotel in the heart of the city. Everything you need!

The rooms were beautiful and clean. We had 3 rooms and they put us all on the same floor next to one another. It was a perfect set up. We loved the service and attention to detail the staff provided to us. The bellman greeted us so kindly and always remembered our youngest child's name. The library is a perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring, the bartender was exceptional and incorporated stories into the drinks we ordered. Even for our kids! This is the only hotel we would come back to in Amsterdam! An absolute must.

We LOVED everything!

5.0
Ronnye

12 April 2025

Great place to stay in Amsterdam!

Great location. Staff if very knowledgeable about activities and restaurants in the area and were very helpful with booking events. The breakfast is wonderful!

Nothing.

5.0
Paul

8 April 2025

The Ambassade is a perfect haven from which to explore Amsterdam

The breakfast was excellent. The staff were welcoming , attentive and cheerful. The food in the restaurant was top class and the service was likewise. The library bar was inviting.

Nothing could have been better. Access to the first editions in the library bar would have been a joy.

5.0
Eric

6 April 2025

Exceptional

Lovely bright canal-side second floor room. Easy access to the city and local shops. Very friendly and helpful staff! Would stay again for sure.

4.5
Charles

1 April 2025

It was a most enjoyable stay. We would certainly return to this hotel.

Breakfast was very good. It was a little haphazard. This is a minor point. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.

We had a very disappointing meal on the night of our arrival in the Brasserie Restaurant. We didn't return.

4.5
Peter

31 March 2025

Amazing stay, would highly recommend and definitely stay again if we return.

The staff were so friendly, they went out of their way to be helpful. The room was amazing and the restaurant and bar were first class.

4.0
Stacey

28 March 2025

Clean, cozy rooms, nice location

The hotel staff are wonderful. Extremely efficient, friendly, and helpful. The rooms are very tight, hardly anywhere to put your luggage; however, it’s a very nice hotel and the location is very nice.

5.0
Onur

22 March 2025

Charming hotel, will certainly go back

Excellent property, well managed, and great staff. Location is perfect. Lots of character, charm and art inside are the cherry on top.

4.5
Liane

13 March 2025

Great hotel

The hotel was in a great location within walking distance to everything. The room was really nice and comfortable.

Breakfast was a little to expensive so we ate out.

4.0
Luke

12 March 2025

Very good

The location was perfect and it was a very classy and clean hotel. We loved the art work too

5.0
Mary

1 March 2025

Stylish hotel with excellent staff.

Beautiful hotel, with very pleasant professional staff- breakfast and dinner very good indeed.

5.0
Mareksmelkowski

25 February 2025

Amazing place

Absolutely stylish and comfortable and amazing hotel. Fantastic restaurants with soul and very professional and friendly staff. I highly recommend this place for the Amsterdam exploration.

Everything was perfect.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kid meals (additional charge)
  • - Kid-friendly buffet
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Packed lunches
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
  • - Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Activities

  • - Games room
  • - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Cycling
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Walking tours (additional charge)
  • - Bike tours (additional charge)
  • - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • - Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Accessible parking

Transport

  • - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
  • - Airport pick up (additional charge)
  • - Airport drop off (additional charge)

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
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