Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Is Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 9.0/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: beautiful garden setting; two-star Michelin access; great pool and sauna. Main complaint: value questioned by some.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Canal-house luxury, loved or questioned”
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is called perfect in every detail by some — professional staff, a pretty garden, lovely afternoon tea, Guerlain toiletries, a Dyson dryer, a great pool and sauna, and priority booking at the two-Michelin-star restaurant inside. Museums and other Michelin tables are walkable. But the value question splits reviewers: one detailed complaint calls it the worst-value hotel experienced — a viewless, small room with breakfast excluded at a very high nightly spend — while another simply reports no complaints but no particular satisfaction. Admirers insist it separates the real thing from pretenders.
- Rooms
- Superb for some; small and viewless to others.
- Service
- Staff are first-class and professional throughout.
- Location
- A great spot walkable to museums and Michelin dining.
- Food
- Great breakfast and afternoon tea; priority access to the two-star table.
- Facilities
- A pretty garden, pool and sauna with premium toiletries.
- Value
- Guests split sharply on whether it justifies the spend.
- Beautiful garden setting
- Two-star Michelin access
- Great pool and sauna
- Professional, polished staff
- Sauna
- Gym
- Parking
- Value questioned by some
- Breakfast not included
- Some rooms lack views
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How it compares
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam ranks #2 of 224 hotels Staylist lists in Amsterdam and #1 of 19 5-star hotels there. At about $1,355 a night it is 164% above the median for 5-star hotels in Amsterdam ($513). The closest listed alternative is NH Amsterdam Schiller, 100 m away (score 7.0).
About the hotel
- Address
- Herengracht 542-556, Amsterdam-Centrum, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, 1017 CG, Netherlands
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- Waldorf Astoria (Hilton)
- Opened
- 2014
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 0.3 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Schiphol Airport (24.42 km) · Train Station: Amsterdam Muiderpoort Station (3.79 km) · Metro: Waterlooplein (0.52 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- NH Amsterdam Schiller100 m · 7.0 · $246
- Royal Amsterdam Hotel100 m · 5.1 · $184
- NH Amsterdam Caransa200 m · 6.2 · $273
- NYX Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandt Square200 m · 6.6 · $199
- Hotel Amstelzicht200 m · 6.0 · $140
Amenities
- Sunbathing area
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Bar
- 2 Restaurants
- Taxi booking service
- Airport drop-off
- Station pick-up
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Bicycle rental
- Heated pool
- Parking
- Valet parking
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam have a pool?
- Yes: indoor swimming pool, heated pool.
- Is there parking at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam?
- Yes: parking, valet parking.
- Does Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, about 24.42 km away.
- How far is Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam from the centre of Amsterdam?
- About 0.3 km.
- Is Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.