W AMSTERDAM, Amsterdam

W Amsterdam - A 5-star urban retreat with rooftop pool, Michelin dining, and Royal Palace views

Spanning two historic buildings - a former telephone exchange and bank - this downtown Amsterdam hotel features 238 rooms and suites near Dam Square. W Amsterdam houses four distinct dining venues, including the Michelin-starred The Duchess serving French-Italian cuisine and MR PORTER steakhouse with its signature DJ sets. The rooftop W Lounge offers cocktails overlooking the Royal Palace, complemented by a heated WET Deck pool. The AWAY Spa, located in the former bank vaults, provides treatment rooms, a fitness center, and pool facilities. For business travelers, the property includes adaptable conference spaces with modern equipment. Located just 0.5 miles from Amsterdam Centraal and a 5-minute walk from Rokin, W Amsterdam connects guests to the city's main transportation hubs.

Pros

The Exchange building features over 3 miles of decorative brass piping, preserving its telephone switchboard heritage

AWAY Spa occupies the atmospheric former bank vaults with mysterious lighting and heavy vault doors

Both breakfast venues offer distinct experiences: extensive buffet at Mr Porter and à la carte options at The Duchess

State-of-the-art fitness center equipped with LCD TV-mounted cardio machines and comprehensive strength training equipment

Cons

WET Deck rooftop pool access is seasonal, available only from May onwards

Located 12.5 miles from Schiphol Airport