CANAL HOUSE, Amsterdam

Canal House - A 17th-century merchant's residence with Amsterdam's largest private garden, designer interiors, and canal-front location

Located in the cultural heart of Jordaan on Keizersgracht, this 4-star Amsterdam hotel occupies three restored 17th-century merchant houses. Canal House features 23 rooms with hardwood floors, silk wallpaper, and Bisazza mosaics, complemented by Marcel Wanders' contemporary furnishings and Dutch artwork. The property's centerpiece is a ballroom spanning all three buildings, while the bar serves signature cocktails including the Canal House G&T. A triple-width garden, the largest private outdoor space in central Amsterdam, includes a Summer House and Garden House for private events. The Great Room overlooks the garden and showcases original architectural details alongside modern design pieces. Canal House sits three minutes from Anne Frank House, six minutes from De Negen Straatjes boutiques, and a 15-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Pros

Triple-width private garden with water features and all-weather sofas

Historic ballroom spanning three merchant houses

Philippe Starck bathtubs and rainforest showers in rooms

Curated collection of Dutch artwork and Marcel Wanders pieces

Cons

12.5 miles distance from Schiphol Airport

No space for extra beds in most room categories