Ambassade Hotel, Amsterdam

The hotel displays over 800 original artworks from the CoBrA art movement throughout its public spaces and guest rooms. The Library Bar holds more than 5,000 signed books from authors who have stayed at the hotel, including personal dedications locked in glass cases. Guests can borrow board games from the bar or join a guided walking tour of the neighborhood led by the hotel historian, Eduard.

Brasserie Ambassade serves French cuisine with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options for dinner. Breakfast includes a buffet with fresh pastries, cheeses, and warm dishes, plus made-to-order crepes, omelettes, and eggs Benedict. The coffee house on site offers specialty drinks, and the bar serves a rotating selection of local beers and cocktails.

The hotel occupies sixteen restored 17th-century canal houses, creating a layout with multiple levels, narrow hallways, and two elevators. Room categories include Superior Deluxe Double Rooms with Canal View, Grand Suites with Canal View, and Triple Rooms with a separate single bedroom. Each room is individually furnished with antique-style furniture, heated bathroom floors, and canal or courtyard views.

Koan Float, part of the hotel, offers spa and wellness packages including massage, floatation therapy, and a relaxation lounge. Guests can rent bicycles from the hotel or join bike tours, walking tours, and temporary art galleries organized by the concierge. The hotel also provides a games room, board games for children, and a kid-friendly buffet at breakfast.

The hotel sits on the Herengracht canal in the Nine Streets district, within a 9-minute walk of the Anne Frank House and 700 metres from Dam Square. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and the Concertgebouw are within a 20-minute walk along the canals. The 24-hour front desk arranges airport shuttles, private car hire, canal cruises, and restaurant reservations through the concierge team.

Art: 800 original CoBrA artworks throughout the hotel

Library: 5,000+ signed books by authors in the Library Bar

Dining: French cuisine at Brasserie Ambassade

Spa: Koan Float offering massage and floatation therapy

Location: 9-minute walk to Anne Frank House

Family: Board games, kid-friendly buffet, and Triple Rooms