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InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands · InterContinental · High Luxury
Physician-planner Samuel Sarphati commissioned Amsterdam's first grand hotel on the Amstel; Cornelis Outshoorn designed the river wing that opened after Sarphati's 1866 death. A 1992 rebuild turned 111 rooms into 55 rooms and 24 suites. La Rive held one, then two, Michelin stars from 1993 to 2016. Katara Hospitality owns the Rijksmonument; InterContinental still operates the house known simply as the Amstel Hotel.
- 79 rooms
- Opened 1867
- Neighborhood: Amstel
- Architect: Cornelis Outshoorn
About InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
- Architect Cornelis Outshoorn designed the river wing; funding shortfalls meant only that wing was finished after Dr Samuel Sarphati's 1866 death.
- A two-year renovation reopened the house in late September 1992 as 55 rooms and 24 suites, down from 111 rooms.
- La Rive held one, then two, Michelin stars from 1993 until they dropped in the 2017 guide.
- A 2017-2018 facade and roof restoration restored the historic colour scheme and the eight rooftop lions.
History
The Amstel Hotel opened on 27 April 1867 on the east bank of the river Amstel in Amsterdam as the city's first grand hotel. It was the vision of the physician and urban reformer Dr Samuel Sarphati and designed by architect Cornelis Outshoorn, one of Amsterdam's most progressive 19th-century architects. The landmark is a listed Rijksmonument.
Restored to its former glory over more than 150 years of continuous operation, the hotel is renowned for its richly decorated lobby, Golden Age arches and the eight rooftop lions. It houses roughly 55 rooms and 24 suites and the Michelin-starred restaurant La Rive (starred 1993-2016).
The hotel operates as the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam under IHG's InterContinental brand and is owned by Katara Hospitality.
The setting
2.1 km from Van Gogh Museum.
Restaurants and bars
- The Dining Room at the Amstel — Restaurant · Brasserie
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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