The Hoxton, Amsterdam
Hotel · Grachtengordel-West
Herengracht 255, 1016 BJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Highlights
Stylish hotel with hip vibe, vintage furnishings, canal views
Stylish hotel with hip vibe, vintage furnishings, canal views
"A magisterial canalside façade masks a welcoming, cozily stylish hotel: soft sofas, scuffed leather armchairs, mounds of cushions, and colorful scatter rugs fill a lobby lounge bar that is constantly teeming with locals as well as visitors. Vintage furniture rubs against modern design; dotted about are decorative biscuit tins, old prints and bric-à-brac sufficient to fill a hundred grannies’ attics. Rooms come in all shapes and sizes, with the same trendy but homely air, and the big, jolly Lotti’s restaurant (with retractable glass roof) serves plates of flavorful food—juicy burgers, veal with polenta—all day." - Amber Port
"Our most classic canal house hotels sit alongside the three main canals, all clustered within a ten-minute walk of one another. The Hoxton, Amsterdam, a collection of five canal houses strung together, offers a unique experience with distinct sloping inconsistencies in the floorboards and low ceilings for taller guests, combining historical quirks with modern luxury." - Mitchell Friedman
"The Hoxton, Amsterdam, a collection of five canal houses strung together, offers a unique stay with rooms spanning from attics under original beams to larger spaces with timber herringbone floors. Despite the polish of a luxury boutique, it maintains old quirks and the experience melds hominess with luxurious anonymity." - Mitchell Friedman
"How did it strike you on arrival?While strolling along the Herengracht in the canal ring, you could easily walk right by The Hoxton Amsterdam. There aren't any doormen standing outside the unassuming facade, and a stark black awning hangs above the simple doorway entrance. But with lots of personal touches and plenty of style, the Hoxton Amsterdam successfully combines a quintessential Amsterdam experience with boutique hotel style, all at affordable prices. Nice. What’s the crowd like?Hip East Londoners, successful visual artists, and globe-trotting DJs. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.The 111 rooms flawlessly incorporate the historic details of the buildings that they occupy, but with trendy, geometric-inspired pieces. Picture timber herringbone flooring and rich textiles in muted tones combined with hexagonal mirrors and angular brass chandeliers. Many rooms also offer views over the canal. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that find its way into your suitcase?Each morning, a paper bag containing breakfast (yogurt and fresh fruit) is delivered to your room and left to hang on the door, at your request. Just fill out the form the evening before. The food: Worth it?On-site restaurant and cafe Lotti's is open all day, serving an eclectic mix of dishes from its open kitchen. Order the Lotti's Benny ($18) of poached eggs, Dutch smoked salmon, hollandaise, and sourdough toast if the yogurt parfait won't cut it. At dinner, the menu mixes Dutch favorites like herring ($14) with rye bread and homemade pickles with items from the wood grill, like slow-cooked duck breast ($27) with blackberry jus. A live DJ spins Thursday through Saturday. Bottom line: worth it, and why?The Hoxton offers exceptional value in the sometimes overpriced city of Amsterdam." - Meredith Bethune
"This notoriously compact city is perfectly suited for the Hoxton concept: long on style, if short on space, and easier on the budget than a hotel this stylish has any real right to be. The Hoxton, Amsterdam is set in a row of five classic canal houses, and, in the interest of preservation, follows their warren-like floor plans. But it brings to the Netherlands an aesthetic all its own, one that owes an obvious debt to industrial East London." - Mark Fedeli
