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• If the palatial entranceway and carved staircase feel reminiscent of Versailles, that’s because it was designed by Daniel Marot, whose résumé includes assisting Jean Bérain (Louis XIV’s designer).
• A dimly lit speakeasy-style cocktail bar is housed in the original vault of the MeesPierson bank.
• You will be invited to choose a scent for your room from a selection by luxury fragrance house Cire Trudon (Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette’s preferred candlemaker).
• The Amsterdam hotel showcases modern Dutch design in creative ways, such as calling upon local couturier Jan Taminiau to design the staff uniforms.
• At the end of a softly lit, heavenly scented passageway, Guerlain Spa’s three treatment rooms await. Try the signature Fusion Experience that combines warm oil and ice bubbles in a revitalizing massage.
• There’s no lobby. Enjoy the luxury of being greeted at the door as you would be upon entering a family home, with a reception room on the right and the concierge on the left.
• Rooms overlook the vibrant Herengracht canal or the spacious courtyard — which happens to be the largest private garden in Amsterdam.
• Peacock Alley restaurant and lounge is a homage to the corridor that connected the original Waldorf and Astoria hotels in New York. This exquisite space, decorated in Vermeer’s blue color palette, is used for afternoon tea and all-day dining.
• The décor in each room is understated and elegant, with gray and beige tones inspiring a peaceful ambiance.
• Classical wall panels and antique gilt mirrors aside, the rooms are equipped with high-end entertainment systems, 42-inch televisions and espresso machines.
• Each of the spacious bathrooms features double sinks, Salvatore Ferragamo products and mounted TVs.
• For the ultimate indulgence, book your stay in the Van Loon Suite. This 1,087-square-foot space boasts a private spa and pool entrance, a 17th-century spiral staircase and sweeping views of both the city and the courtyard.
• Helmed by chef Sidney Schutte, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam's acclaimed fine-dining restaurant Spectrum churns out picture-perfect plates in an 11-course, wine-paired menu; a vegetarian option is also on offer. 
• Private dining is available in the spectacular Maurer Room, decorated in Rococo style and filled with 18th-century artworks.
• The luxury hotel serves all-day tea and coffee service the stylish Peacock Alley. There's an eye-catching assortment of delicate sweets laid out on the marble table in the center of the room.

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"I’ve had guests tell me the hotel has a timeless elegance," says Katharina Schlaipfer, the hotel's general manager. "The design blends Dutch heritage—a lot of the colors come from Dutch painters, the blue in Peacock Alley is a Vermeer blue—with genuine hospitality. Everybody can be themselves here."

Here, Schlaipfer identifies the very best room—OK, rooms —at the property, and explains why guests just can't keep from coming back.

What do you consider to be the best room at the property and why?

We have three rooms I think are the best, and those are our signature suites. They’re all completely different: the Brentano Suite is classic and is beloved by American celebrities, partially because it has a great location overlooking the canal; the Van Loon Suite is more of a Dutch suite, and you can rent it out as a private home; and then we have the Röell Suite suite, which is very popular with politicians.

How much do they cost per night?

Depending on the season, they start at $2,500.

How would you describe the guests and the vibe at the hotel?

Across Amsterdam, you’ll be impressed with the hospitality; everyone here is so open and welcoming, and we want that to be apparent here. We have so many different guests with different backgrounds, and they all fit in perfectly. Some of those guests are celebrities, so an advantage here is confidentiality. We have a back entrance, so people can escape without fans knowing, though we recently had a singer who went out through the front door without any problem. Our main clientele is American, and people love the history and the elegance, but also that it feels fresh.

What is one thing about the hotel that you think first time visitors will find surprising?

One thing is the food. The Netherlands isn’t always appreciated for its food, so guests can be surprised when they visit our restaurants and encounter the great offerings. We have the best afternoon tea in Amsterdam, there’s always a storytelling that goes with it. We’ll be launching a new service inspired by Dutch masters, which will come with a little painted canvas; the chef will have to make who knows how many Starry Night s! The guests love that storytelling.

What’s a local attraction that you always recommend to guests?

I believe it’s a must to see Amsterdam by boat. You get a completely different view of the city, even if you’re only out for an hour. You can take in the beauty and get a real sense of how people here live. Also, this Vermeer exhibition at the Rijksmuseum is driving us crazy; even guests from other properties are calling me asking for tickets!

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Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam Set on the banks of Amsterdam’s grandest canal, the Herengracht ('gentleman's canal'), the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam boasts a fabulous location in the heart of the city, just a short walk from the Hermitage Museum, the Opera House, the Museum Quarter and a wealth of dining, shopping and leisure options. This luxury hotel offers easy access to taxi, tram and bus stops, bike rental services and boats.  Arrive in style by boat Jetty.  A limousine service is also available upon request (please check with concierge). Services and Amenities - Enjoy the opulent dining, spa and fitness options at the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. This luxury hotel in the heart of the Herengracht features the atmospheric Vault Bar, signature Peacock Alley, and a distinguished restaurant with beautiful views of the Courtyard Garden. Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam's Courtyard Garden, the largest in the area, is the ideal place to escape from the bustle of the city. Retreat to the restful oasis of the hotel’s luxury spa, where you can be pampered with a revitalizing facial or massage by elite team of spa specialists. Refresh with a dip in the indoor swimming pool, and energize with a workout in the contemporary fitness center. Experience an unforgettable stay in one of our 93 elegant rooms, lofts and suites with spectacular views of the canal and courtyard garden, stunning authentic décor and spacious bathrooms. All rooms are uniquely designed to help you work, dress and relax, and feature a wealth of modern amenities and thoughtful touches to make your stay memorable. Dine in style in the sophisticated two Michelin star restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, where you can savor exquisite international cuisine as you take in beautiful views of the courtyard garden. Enjoy spectacular culinary dishes and the finest wines in this exclusive restaurant. Revitalize with an afternoon cup of coffee and a tasty sandwich or pastry in the stylish and popular Peacock Alley or enjoy bespoke cocktails in our signature Vault Bar. Set in a beautiful, 18th century building, comprised of six beautiful canal palaces, the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam offers a timeless setting for your wedding. The elite wedding planner at this luxury Amsterdam hotel will work with you to create your dream celebration, down to the last detail, leaving you to fully enjoy your special day. Choose from the Maurer room with original 18th century wall paintings and Rococo decorations for an intimate wedding or private dinner, or opt for the elegant Ballroom with stunning canal views for a grander event. Located in the heart of the city on the Herengracht canal and settled in an 18th century building, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam offers an elegant setting for a wide variety of occasions. The personalized service of the expert event team makes this the ideal venue for an unforgettable conference or celebration in the centre of Amsterdam. Enjoy superlative attention to detail as well as the freedom to add personal touches and requests and experience the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam's balance of timeless opulence with state-of-the-art technology. Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is a member of exclusive Virtuoso travel network. Book online or contact our Virtuoso Travel Advisor [email protected] for more details. To learn more about Virtuoso click on the Virtuoso Tab!

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This Waldorf Astoria is spread across six 17th- and 18th-century Dutch palaces set along the Herengracht canal, one of the city's main thoroughfares that easily connects travelers to some of Amsterdam 's top attractions, including the Van Gogh Museum , Vondelpark and Leidseplein . Rooms at this  Waldorf Astoria property justify their expensive rates with neutral but luxurious decor and plenty of amenities that left recent guests feeling spoiled. Bathroom televisions, feather bedding, in-room espresso machines, blackout curtains and complimentary high-speed internet come with every room, though canal views aren't guaranteed unless specifically requested. The hotel also boasts a swanky indoor pool, a spa, a private boat jetty and the largest private garden in the neighborhood, perfect for those looking to escape from the bustle. For dining, guests can choose from both fine and casual. Peacock Alley serves afternoon tea, while Spectrum delivers an innovative prix fixe dining experience designed by a two Michelin-starred chef. Should you decide to eat off the property, your personal concierge (assigned to every guest) can easily point you in the right direction. What's more, members of the Hilton Honors program can earn and redeem points by choosing to stay here. 

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About Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

• Hotel Room You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
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• Freebies This stay includes Wi-Fi for free

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam provides a luxury setting while in Amsterdam. It also offers an indoor pool, an express check-in and check-out feature and a sauna.

The hotel treats guests to luxurious amenities, such as a limousine service and Guerlain Spa. It also provides child-minding services, a currency exchange and a reception that operates around the clock. A well-equipped gym is also available.

The elegant rooms at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam feature wireless internet access and all the essentials for an enjoyable stay.

In-house dining options include Librije's Zusje Amsterdam, which is an ideal place to enjoy a meal. Each evening, guests are able to enjoy a drink in the comfortable lounge bar. Guests are also able to try one of the various bars and restaurants in the local area.

The hotel is ideally situated for sightseeing in the city, with University of Amsterdam just a short walk away. Rijksmuseum, De Wallen and Dam Square are a brief stroll away.

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Amenities at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

• Indoor pool
• Spa and wellness center
• Fitness center
• Room service
• Tea/coffee maker
• Coffee machine
• Coffee shop

Services and conveniences

• Conference rooms
• A/V equipment rental
• Business center
• Concierge service
• Safety deposit box
• Currency exchange on-site
• Meeting/Banquet facilities
• Express check-out
• Private check-in/check-out
• 24hr front desk
• Wi-Fi available in all areas
• Fire extinguisher
• Free toiletries
• Smoke alarms
• Air-conditioned

Pool and spa

• Heated pool
• Special diet menus (on request)
• Breakfast in the room
• Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
• Family rooms
• Seating area
• Soundproof rooms
• Privacy curtain
• Storage available

Media and entertainment

• Flat-screen TV

Accessibility and suitability

• Increased accessibility
• Hypoallergenic
• Hypoallergenic pillow
• Laundry facilities
• Ironing service
• Laundry service
• Pants press

Parking and transportation

• EV charging station
• Valet parking
• Private parking
• Kitchen/Kitchenette
• Fax/photocopying
• Laptop safe

Family friendly

• Babysitting or child care
• Kid-friendly
• Terrace/Patio

Things to do

• Beauty salon

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• Great Staff and Service. (in 40 reviews)
• Would definitely return! (in 2 reviews)
• Everything amazing service and staff. (in 16 reviews)
• Door man and room service. (in 2 reviews)

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• Joods Historisch Museum 0.4 mi
• Rembrandthuis 0.4 mi
• Zuiderkerk 0.4 mi
• Begijnhof 0.4 mi
• Amsterdam Museum 0.5 mi
• Nationaal Monument 0.6 mi
• Rijksmuseum 0.6 mi
• De Dam 0.6 mi
• Royal Palace Amsterdam 0.6 mi
• Chinatown 0.6 mi
• Red Light District 0.6 mi
• Nieuwe Kerk 0.7 mi

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• If you’re after a cheap room at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and January.
• Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, plan to stay on a Monday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Sunday.
• The cheapest price a room at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $1,013, while the most expensive was $1,276.
• How long should you stay at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

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Where is waldorf astoria amsterdam located.

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is located at Herengracht 542-556 in Centrum, 0.6 miles from the center of Amsterdam. Joods Historisch Museum is the closest landmark to Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam.

When is check-in time and check-out time at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam?

Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam.

Does Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam offer free Wi-Fi?

Yes, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam offers free Wi-Fi.

How far is Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam from the airport?

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is 6.7 miles from Amsterdam Schiphol. Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is 34.1 miles from Rotterdam The Hague.

Does Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam have a pool?

Yes, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam has a pool onsite.

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Experience the heart of Amsterdam like never before. Our 93 lofts, suites and rooms each offer captivating views of the canal or our serene private garden.

Dining & Drinks

Indulge in two Michelin-starred dining at Spectrum. Experience the timeless tradition of our Afternoon Tea at Peacock Alley. As the evening sets in, step into the Vault Bar for craft cocktails and top-shelf spirits.

Peacock Alley

Visit Peacock Alley for all-day dining and our iconic Afternoon Tea.

Experience two Michelin-starred cuisine at Spectrum.

Stop by Vault Bar for innovative cocktails and small bites.

Guerlain Spa

Relax in the lap of luxury at our spa. We offer an oasis with personalised treatments, an indoor pool, sauna, and steam room.

Host an event for the ages at the historic Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. Our indoor and outdoor spaces are elegant settings for a wide variety of occasions.

Plan your dream Waldorf wedding. Our dedicated wedding concierge, elegant décor, and romantic touches round out your perfect day.

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1. It’s Expensive. Really Expensive.

2. elite status benefits don’t get you much, 3. the rooms you can book on points aren’t good for snorkeling, 4. it’s actually nicer than you’d think, 5. be prepared to sweat, final thoughts.

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In January of this year, I spent a fabulous 7 nights at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. While I haven’t quite wrapped up my full review (stay tuned … there’s a lot to say), there are some things that really stand out to me about this property, as well as things I wish I had known before arriving. Let’s hash them out.

The Maldives is one of those bucket-list destinations for award travelers. With white sand beaches, the world’s hottest sun, and ultra-exclusive resorts, it doesn’t get much better for beachside vacations. Those redeeming their points can also score insane value for them because Maldives resorts tend to be exorbitantly expensive.

Nowhere is this more true than the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaaushi , where the cheapest you’ll likely ever find a room is $1,876 per night (excluding service charges and tax) .

So I shouldn’t have been surprised when I arrived and found everything at the hotel was expensive . But I’ve been to the Maldives before, and have even stayed at the comparably priced Conrad Maldives , where award rooms also feature an overwater villa.

That didn’t prepare me for the absolutely astonishing cost of being a guest at this resort. The transfers are $1,200 , cocktails are about $30 each, and a cheeseburger will cost you $52 . That doesn’t include french fries (those will cost you another $20) .

In keeping with the “oh my God, why?” theming, the hotel will also nickel-and-dime you. Bath bombs are placed lovingly next to your soaking tub, along with a neat little placard stating their cost. The same can be said for goggles and sunscreen in your closet, which take up valuable storage space but aren’t complimentary.

So, while you may have scored your room for free, and hopefully, you’ve flown to the Maldives using your points and miles , too, as a guest, you really need to be prepared to spend some money. You can also choose to bring snacks, but importing alcohol into the Maldives is prohibited .

You can save $200 on your expenses by using your Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card to pay for everything. Plus, earn 17x Hilton points on your stay — which can be enough to earn you another free night!

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While the practice is more common among isolated resorts, your Hilton Honors elite status benefits aren’t going to be much help when you arrive. Those with Gold and Diamond status are usually entitled to a variety of benefits , including late checkout, complimentary breakfast, and room upgrades.

Well, here it’s different. Everyone at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives gets free breakfast — curiously, this includes Champagne, but excludes soda (a Diet Coke will run you $8). Free breakfast is great, and you should eat your fill, but it’s indicative of the kind of … egalitarian … treatment elite members can expect here.

This continues with room upgrades — the Waldorf Astoria Maldives is 1 of the 5 locations in the entire Hilton portfolio that is excluded from complimentary upgrades .

I managed to swing one, not through any magic of my own, but because another larger group wanted to stay next to each other. This landed me in a King Grand Overwater Villa With Pool, which was, frankly, incredible.

Finally, late checkout is another one of those benefits you’d hope for as an elite member, but whether or not you’ll get it depends entirely on occupancy . Even without elite status, if the room is vacant they’ll let you keep it. If not, you’ll need to be out of there on time.

All of the rooms at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives are nice . Every single one is huge, has a ladder into the water, and includes its own pool. Even without an upgrade, you’ll be hard-pressed to find better.

However, the King Reef Villas — the ones that can be booked with points — don’t have easy access to the resort’s reefs . Our room faced inward to the lagoon, which meant our view included distant villas and a great amount of sand. While nice and calm for swimming, it wasn’t great for snorkeling.

To snorkel, we had to catch a ride (because the property is huge) to the designated snorkeling beach. There isn’t a ton of reef at the property overall since it’s a new build, but as we discovered when we were upgraded to the Grand Villa, there’s a ton of reef accessible exclusively to these rooms .

There’s no denying that the Waldorf Astoria Maldives is a stunning property. The rooms are incredible, the service is great, and everything about it absolutely smacks of luxury.

But most major chain hotels have a cap on the splendidness of what they offer. That sort of boutique caretaking is reserved for smaller, non-chain hotels, where personalized service abounds. Not so at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives.

Like the best of luxury resorts, you can make anything come true at this property . Yes, it’ll cost you your first-born child, but the point is that it can happen .

Case in point: My significant other had planned a lovely beach dinner for my birthday on the night of our arrival. It was raining, so rather than scrapping the event, they moved the dinner to our villa , complete with a sound system, decorations, 9 courses of food, and our own private staff .

Now, ask your local Hampton Inn to make that happen for you, and let me know how it goes.

Reviews of the Waldorf Astoria Maldives will tell you that the resort is gigantic . Like, huge huge. There are 10 restaurants and 122 villas , all of which can sleep at least 4 people.

That means you’ll need to be ready for a journey whenever you’d like to go somewhere. Much of the time a buggy can come and pick you up. You can also opt to ride the bicycles available for each room.

However, no one mentions that there is very little shade throughout the resort. So if you’re visiting and it’s hot (kidding, it’s always hot), you’re going to sweat.

And if you’re pale, you’re going to burn. It’ll take you roughly 45 minutes to walk from one end of the resort to the other, and about 10 minutes of that includes shade. Be prepared.

The Waldorf Astoria Maldives is undoubtedly the best Hilton property in the world right now. However, online reviews can only tell you so much, which is why I found myself wishing someone had let me know about these things beforehand.

I already have an alert on MaxMyPoint set to let me know when award availability appears at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives again. It’s an extremely popular property, so the going is slow. That being said, there are a few things I wish someone had told me before I arrived. However, now I’m officially a veteran and ready to rumble — sunscreen, fistfuls of cash, and all.

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About Carissa Rawson

Carissa served in the U.S. Air Force where she developed her love for travel and new cultures. She started her own blog and eventually joined The Points Guy. Since then, she’s contributed to Business Insider, Forbes, and more.

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