The 13 Best Hotels in Amsterdam Offer a Chance at Canalside Living | Vogue

"Spanning six canalside palaces, this thoroughly opulent outpost channels the Dutch Golden Age with Louis XIV–style staircases, intricate stuccowork, and 17th-century ceiling paintings. Politicians and celebrities prize its anticipatory, white-glove service—the sort that had rival hotels calling for Vermeer exhibition tickets in 2023—while 93 rooms and suites look onto the canal or a serene private garden. The Guerlain spa adds a sauna, steam room, and garden-facing pool, and the two-Michelin-starred Spectrum sees chef Sidney Schutte elevate top-tier Dutch produce with techniques honed in Hong Kong. Afternoon tea at Peacock Alley pops against walls painted the cornflower blue of Vermeer’s canvases." - Siobhan Reid