De l'Europe is one of the grand hotels of Amsterdam, set on the corner of the Amstel and the Nieuwe Doelenstraat, in a prime location between the Flower Market, Rembrandtplein and the Nine Streets. The page gives the address as Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14, lists 107 rooms, and shows 35 room types, which means the choice is wide, from standard rooms to suites. The page does not show a usable star class, so we do not state one. The hotel's facilities are those of a leading city hotel: an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, a Turkish bath, a full-service spa and a 24-hour gym, together with three restaurants, two bars, a coffee shop, a marina and a terrace on the river. Air conditioning and free WiFi are listed. The distances on the page show how central it is: the Flower Market is a one-minute walk, Rembrandt Square three minutes, the University of Amsterdam three minutes, the Nine Streets six and Dam Square seven, with the Muntplein tram stop three minutes away and Amsterdam Centraal seventeen minutes on foot. Schiphol Airport is about 49 minutes away by car. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is before noon, with express check-out available.
Who it suits
Couples, special-occasion travellers and anyone who wants a classic grand hotel with river views and a good spa. It is also a strong base for first-time visitors who want to walk to the main sights. The hotel suits families with children up to twelve, who can stay free using existing beds, but the page notes that children under twelve are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Pets are not allowed, although service animals are welcome.
Living in it
The best rooms face the Amstel, so check the description when you book. The page lists several extras to budget for: a deposit of 150 euros per night, valet parking at 75 euros a day, an airport shuttle at 180 euros per vehicle one way, rollaway beds at 65 euros per night and a continental breakfast at about 59 euros per person.
Only cards are accepted, and the local tax rate of 12. 5 per cent applies. The area around Rembrandtplein can be lively in the evening, so ask about a quiet room if you need it.
Value
This is a luxury hotel with prices to match, rising in spring, summer and around major events. The value lies in the location, which is one of the best in the city for walking, and the combination of a riverside terrace, a pool and a spa. The Rijksmuseum and the Heineken Experience are within about fifteen minutes, according to the page, and the Museum Van Loon is within ten. Book early for peak dates, and compare room categories carefully, as the 35 room types differ considerably in size and view.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Spa with sauna and Turkish bath
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Three restaurants
- ✓Two bars
- ✓River terrace
- ✓Marina
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
Where is De l'Europe?+
At Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14, on the Amstel. The hotel page lists the Flower Market as a one-minute walk and Rembrandt Square as three minutes.
Does it have a pool and spa?+
Yes. The page lists an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, a Turkish bath and a full-service spa. Children under twelve need adult supervision in the spa.
Are pets allowed?+
No, except service animals, according to the page.
