Ambassade Hotel Amsterdam

Fifteen elegant canal-side houses in the centre of Amsterdam. Over the years, the Ambassade Hotel has expanded considerably.

Starting with just one canal-side building in 1953, it now has 55 hotel rooms distributed among fifteen historice UNESCO-canal houses. Most of these canal-side homes are on the “Herengracht” canal, while some others are located on the “Singel” canal.

Hotel Ambassade offers you the ideal base to explore the wonderful atmosphere of Amsterdam’s famous canals. Indulge yourself in the charm and comfort of this unique family-run hotel, located in the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Enjoy your stay in Amsterdam to the fullest with our ‘special offer’ hotel packages. We look forward to delighting you with our French cuisine with a modern twist at Brasserie Ambassade.

At the Ambassade Hotel we offer our guests 55 unique rooms & suites, all different in size and shape. Our rooms are situated in fifteen historic Amsterdam canal houses. All uniquely decorated with colourful interior & original CoBrA-artworks.

The Ambassade Hotel started collecting original Cobra artworks in the year 2001. Nowadays, this one-of-a-kind collection contains more than 800 artworks, visible in all rooms and public areas of the hotel.

In our Library Bar you will find a unique collection of over 5000 books, all signed by authors who stayed at the Ambassade Hotel.

HOTEL HISTORY
The historic heart of Amsterdam is known for its beauty throughout the world. The canals with their stately seventeenth-century mansions contribute to Amsterdam’s traditional charm and are also appreciated as an important part of our cultural heritage.

In 2010 the canal district was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The placement on this list signifies international recognition of the unique value and beauty of the canal district. During both summer and winter, the enchantment of the canals attracts many visitors from all over the world.

LAVISHLY DECORATED ROOMS
Immerse yourself in comfort in one of our 55 uniquely decorated rooms and suites divided over a total of ten majestic canal houses. The canal houses of the Ambassade Hotel are built throughout the 17th, 18th and 20th century.

Owing to its historical architecture, no two rooms are alike at the Ambassade Hotel. This individual character is further reflected in the variety of décors and colour schemes in the rooms. All this gives each room its inimitable atmosphere of cosmopolitan generosity and typical Dutch cosiness.

GRAND SUITE
Enjoy the most beautiful view overlooking the canal. Our suites offer a separate living room and bedroom. All suites have a bathroom with bath and separate shower. The Grand Suites offer a King-size bed, or you may choose two separate large single beds.

SUPERIOR DELUXE CANALVIEW
Enjoy the larger dimensions of this spacious room, with luxurious furnishings and guaranteed views over the canal. Superior rooms offer a large King-size bed, or you may choose two separate large single beds.

BRASSERIE AMBASSADE
French cuisine with a modern twist. Enjoy fine dining in a beautiful brasserie, surrounded by colourful paintings from famous CoBrA artists and not to mention the beautiful view of the Herengracht canal. At Brasserie Ambassade, the emphasis lies on fresh, seasonal, artisan and local products.

LIBRARY BAR
In our stylish bar we serve classic cocktails, a selection of the best beers and delicious cappuccinos. Here you can enjoy a selection of the finest international whiskeys, while being surrounded by an impressive collection of over 5000 books, all signed by authors who have stayed at the Ambassade Hotel. The Library Bar is the perfect location to meet in an unique and relaxed setting.

AMBASSADE BREAKFAST
At the Ambassade Hotel breakfast is served in the restaurant, which overlooks the Herengracht. Here you can start your day in a pleasant and relaxed way. Enjoy a traditional Dutch breakfast in the restaurant or pamper yourself with a “Champagne breakfast” in your room. Breakfast is served between 7 AM and 11 AM.

TRAINING FOR BODY & MIND
The Ambassade Hotel has formed a unique partnership with Keizersgym. We offer you a place to focus on your physical, emotional and spiritual health. Health is more than being physically strong.

For your ultimate wellbeing, you should not only train the body, but also the mind. Guided by one of our personal trainers with a holistic approach, you will train in a private gym with high quality equipment.

PRIVATE, PERSONAL & HOLISTIC
The personal trainers of Keizersgym work as ‘Wellbeing Partners’ in a unique way. The training is always different and depends on your feelings and your needs at that moment. Make an appointment for a free intake or set up a personal treatment plan with trainer Zacharias Sabri.

You can also book our gym for a drop-in to train independently. Please contact our hotel reception for more information or to make a reservation. Our recently renovated gym with new equipment is located in our canal house Herengracht 353, twenty meters from the main entrance of the Ambassade Hotel.

A UNIQUE RELAXATION EXPERIENCE
At Koan Float we offer several treatments. Floating sessions and massages are available in 45-minute sessions, 60-minute sessions, or longer by request. Koan Float is open daily from 9.30 AM to 11 PM.

FLOATING
Floating is a unique form of relaxation. Imagine yourself floating weightlessly on a cushion of warm salted water, drifting away from all the stress and fatigue of daily life.

The floatation cabin is located in your own private room. It is designed to eliminate external stimuli such as sound, visuals, gravity and changes in temperature. A float session will give you a unique feeling of weightlessness and a relaxing experience unlike any you’ve had before.

It is one of the most efficient ways to overcome jetlag symptoms. Scientific research has shown that one hour of floating is as beneficial as four hours of sleep. You will feel reborn afterwards! Guests enjoy special rates for floating and massages. You can book your float in advance or during your stay at our reception.

MASSAGES
Koan Float offers you a choice of fifteen types of relaxing massages including classic relaxation massage, shiatsu massage, hot stone massage, and pregnancy massage.

A massage at Koan Float is always given in the comfort of a private room. Our skilled masseurs ask you a few questions beforehand, so the massage can be tailor-made to suit your specific needs.

AMBASSADE GYM
The Ambassade Hotel has formed a unique partnership with Keizersgym. We offer you a place to focus on your physical, emotional and spiritual health. Health is more than being physically strong.

Guided by one of our personal trainers with a holistic approach, you will train in a private gym with high quality equipment. You can also book our gym for a drop-in to train independently.

ART & LITERATURE
“Cobra stole my heart… and, as always with the big loves of your life, it came like a bolt out of the blue. Suddenly, my breath was taken away by the sight of all these amazing things: the colours, the freedom, the playfulness, the unconventional, the experiment, the intuitive… I hardly knew where to look next.

It was overwhelming – all those hundreds of artworks in countless variations. Oil paintings, work on paper, sculptures of all types and sizes that dripped with passion… in forty years they had lost none of their power, on the contrary. I stood there rooted to the spot and had goosebumps all over.

That moment of amazement was at an exhibition in De Nieuwe Kerk, Dam Square in 1988, I was so inspired by all those art-pieces; at that moment Cobra gained my very interest.

I am grateful that our Ambassade Hotel Collection, including our signed books (over 5.000) and guest books, has found such a beautiful location on Amsterdam’s Herengracht and Singel, which is now accessible to a wide audience.”

AMBASSADE ART GALLERY
We warmly invite you to the Ambassade Art Gallery, a new cultural initiative of the Ambassade Hotel. At the Ambassade Hotel, art takes on a prominent role: the hotel owns an impressive CoBrA-art collection, with over 800 artworks on display in all public areas and in all rooms.

You are most welcome to attend the upcoming events in the Ambassade Art Gallery, part of the Ambassade Hotel, located in the heart of Amsterdam along the famous Herengracht canal.

Various exhibitions are planned to take place in this vibrant new venue, displaying works by Eugiène Brands and Hyland Mather, among others.

COBRA ART
Seized by the expression, the management of the Ambassade Hotel started with the collection of Cobra art in late 2001. At the time of writing the collection contains more than 800 works of art.

The goal is to allow the collection to grow into a comprehensive and complete overview of Cobra; a unique, post-war art movement with members throughout Europe, including Asger Jorn, Pierre Alechinsky and Karel Appel.

In addition, the Ambassade Hotel owns some late 19th-century works by leading figures from the Amsterdam Impressionists movement: Isaac Israëls and George Hendrik Breitner.

LITERATURE
In the Library Bar you will find a unique collection of signed books by authors who have all stayed at the Ambassade Hotel: more than 5000 of them. The Ambassade Hotel has traditionally maintained close links with publishers in Amsterdam and the surrounding areas.

Many of these publishing houses, as well as some of Amsterdam’s best-known bookshops and authors’ cafés, are located within walking distance of the Ambassade Hotel. Although authors have long been staying at the Ambassade Hotel, the aforementioned collection of signed books was not started until the year 1986.

The Ambassade Hotel owes this interesting collection to the fact that Dutch publishers generally book their foreign authors into the Ambassade Hotel for the launch of the Dutch translation of their books.

THE LITERAIRE SALON
Since 2016, the Ambassade Hotel has been organizing the Literaire Salon @ Ambassade Hotel on a monthly basis, in collaboration with producer and media-artist Babeth M. VanLoo.

A journalist or writer holds a one-hour dialogue with an author about a book, oeuvre or a (topical) theme, after which there is the opportunity for the audience to ask questions. Every edition of the Literary Salon is followed by a festive drink and a signing session by the author.

Previous guests include Dick Swaab, Judith Herzberg, Remco Campert, Annejet van der Zijl, Murat Isik, Arnon Grunberg, Tommy Wieringa, Connie Palmen, Abdelkader Benali, Jan Siebelink, Femke Halsema, David Sedaris and Tom Lanoye.

Please bear in mind that the Salons are generally held in Dutch. Twice a year de Muzikale Salon is organized. This is alternately provided by violinist Svenja Staats and string orchestra Amsterdam Sinfonietta.

LOCATED IN THE NINE STREETS
Besides, the Ambassade Hotel lies in the “Nine Streets”, one of the city’s most delightful shopping areas. These picturesque streets straddle the seventeenth-century canals from the Singel to the Prinsengracht and offer you designer shops, art galleries, gift shops and plenty of restaurants.

When you wake up early in the morning the tranquil beauty of the canals transports you back to the seventeenth century, but the thrill of the city is only a stone’s throw away. Truly the best of both worlds; a beautiful, safe and quiet location while all major attractions are at your fingertips.

CANAL VIEW TERRACE
From 11:00 to 20:00, you are most welcome on our renewed canal view terrace overlooking the Herengracht! Click here to make a reservation. The team of Brasserie Ambassade is looking forward to provide you with an unforgettable experience!

NEAR THE JORDAAN DISTRICT
At just a 5-minute walk away from the Ambassade Hotel you will find the famous “Jordaan” area. Originally a working-class neighbourhood, the Jordaan has become one of the most expensive, upscale locations in the Netherlands.

It is home to many art galleries, particularly for modern art, and is also dotted with speciality shops and restaurants. No other town district in the Netherlands has been as sung about, described and romanced as the Amsterdam Jordaan.

Rooms: 55

Price: from 205 EUR per night

Source: www.ambassade-hotel.nl