The most stylish hotels in Amsterdam in 2026 are Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam and Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht, followed by The Hoxton, Lloyd, Canal House, Conscious Hotel Vondelpark and Fletcher Hotel Amsterdam. We ranked them by design, history of the building and location. One big change from our earlier list: the Lloyd Hotel is now The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam, and the Conservatorium now carries the Mandarin Oriental name.
| Rank | Hotel | What makes it stylish |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium | A former music conservatory redesigned by Piero Lissoni |
| 2 | Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam | Six 17th and 18th century canal palaces on the Herengracht |
| 3 | Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht | A former library redesigned by Marcel Wanders |
| 4 | The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam | A 1921 monument that reopened in 2023 |
| 5 | Canal House | Three 17th-century merchant houses on the Keizersgracht |
| 6 | Conscious Hotel Vondelpark | Eco-friendly design beside the park |
| 7 | Fletcher Hotel Amsterdam | A sustainable materials concept with a sky lounge |
How we ranked Amsterdam’s stylish hotels
Amsterdam is a city of canals, nightlife and a liberal reputation, and its best hotels reflect that mix of history and design. We ranked them by architecture, the story of the building and how well the hotel fits the city. We checked that each name is still in use, but rates are not listed because they change daily.
1. Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium
This is the well-known former music conservatory in the museum district, redesigned by architect Piero Lissoni, whose work on the hotel won a Prix Villegiature in 2014. It is now branded Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium Amsterdam and is described as a five-star hotel. It blends old and new and sits close to the museums and shopping streets. See the hotel’s page.
2. Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
A newer entry to our list. It opened on 1 May 2014 on the Herengracht, a UNESCO-protected canal, in six monumental canal palaces that include a staircase attributed to the architect of Louis XIV, Daniel Marot. It has 93 rooms and suites with canal or courtyard views.
3. Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht
Dutch designer Marcel Wanders transformed a 1970s public library into this hotel, finished in 2012. It aims to connect guests to the city and to serve as a venue for locals too, and it offers function rooms, room service and valet parking.
4. The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam
The building was commissioned by the Royal Holland Lloyd and completed on 1 June 1921, designed by architect Evert Breman. It has been a hotel for migrants, a detention center and a home for artists’ studios, and it is a national monument. It operated as the Lloyd Hotel from 2004 to 2022 and reopened after a major refurbishment as The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam in September 2023. It sits in the Eastern Docklands.
5. Canal House
Canal House is made up of three historic 17th-century merchant houses overlooking the Keizersgracht, one of the main canals. Rooms are known for artwork, silk wallpaper and velvet curtains in light and dark schemes that echo Dutch paintings. We could not confirm its current 2026 status, so check before booking.
6. Conscious Hotel Vondelpark
An eco-friendly hotel next to the Vondelpark, which spans about 470,000 square meters. Its rooms use energy-saving LED lighting and furniture made from natural materials. Check the hotel’s site for current details.
7. Fletcher Hotel Amsterdam
Fletcher Hotel Amsterdam is built around natural, honest materials, with a sky lounge that houses the Whaletone, a showpiece shaped like a whale, and a piano made entirely of sustainable materials. We could not confirm its 2026 status, so check before booking.
FAQ
What is the most stylish hotel in Amsterdam?
Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, the former music conservatory redesigned by Piero Lissoni, is our number one.
What happened to the Lloyd Hotel?
It operated as the Lloyd Hotel from 2004 to 2022 and reopened as The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam in September 2023.
Is the Conservatorium still open?
Yes. It now carries the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium Amsterdam name.
Who designed Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht?
Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, who turned a 1970s public library into the hotel in 2012.
Which Amsterdam hotel is on a UNESCO-protected canal?
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, which sits in six canal palaces on the Herengracht and opened in 2014.
Last updated: October 2026.
