Amsterdam
Amsterdam is known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Cycling is key to the city’s character with 400km of cycle paths. Art lovers head to the Museum District to indulge in works by Rembrandt at the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and modern art at the Stedelijk.
Hotel Okura
Hotel Okura Amsterdam is located in the middle of ‘De Pijp’, the lively Quartier Latin of Amsterdam. Standing 23 floors tall, it offers unrivalled views over the city’s criss-crossing canals, charming gabled facades and more then 1200 bridges. Guests can spend the afternoon sight-seeing, relax at the Nagomi Spa & Health, dine at one of the hotel’s four restaurants (three are Michelin starred) before retiring to the luxury of ‘The Suite’ – at 485 sq metres, it is the largest and most luxurious suite in the Benelux countries.
Guide Price
Stay two nights in a Deluxe Junior Suite with transfers from Amsterdam Airport and breakfast each morning: from £2,268 per person based on four passengers flying by Citation Mustang from Luton.
Need to Know
- Location: De Pijp, Amsterdam's Latin Quarter
- Transfer time: 15 minutes from Schiphol Airport
- Suites: 294 room and 6 suites
- Dining: Ciel Bleu (2*), Serre Restaurant, Yamazoto (1*), Teppanyaki Restaurant Sazzanka, Le Camelia
- Spa: Nagomi Spa & Health offering spa pool, steam, sauna, jacuzzi, gym and boy treatment
- Website: www.okura.nl
The Conservatorium Hotel
The Conservatorium Hotel is located in the famous museum district, right opposite the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museums. Built on the former site of the Sweelinck Conservatory of Music, the hotel combines a landmark heritage building with graceful, contemporary design and is perfectly placed for the city’s designer shops, restaurants and cafés. The famous 17th-century gabled houses alongside the grand canals are within easy reach on foot or by bike.
Guide Price
Stay two nights in a Junior Suite with transfers from Amsterdam Airport and breakfast each morning: from £4,780 per person based on two passengers flying by Citation Mustang from East Midlands.
Need to Know
- Location: In the heart of the city's museum square (Museumplein)
- Transfer time: 20 minutes from Schiphol Airport
- Suites: 129 rooms and suites
- Dining: Taiko (Asian inspired), Brasserie & Lounge
- Spa: 1,000 sq m Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre divided in to four areas corresponding with the elements of nature: Water (pool, hamam, sauna), Fire (gym and personal fitness), Air (ypga, pilates and meditation) and Earth (lounge with organic produce)
- Website: www.conservatoriumhotel.com