Carmen Amsterdam

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"This 17th-century townhouse-turned-guesthouse is a soulful three-suite homestay by Dutch entrepreneurs Carmen Atiyah de Baets and chef Joris ter Meulen Swijtink, inspired by intimate lodgings like Enrique Olvera’s B&B. Spread across two historic canal houses once owned by Swijtink’s grandmother and linked by a serene private garden, it hosts glamorous soirées beneath wisteria pergolas and encourages guests to settle in—spin records in the lounge, linger in the garden, or savor French toast with salted espresso cream at the all-day café. Thoughtful touches run to complimentary kitchen snacks and Aesop toiletries, plus a boutique curated with pieces from labels like Pien Studios and Flore Flore by Florian van Zuilen." - Siobhan Reid