Fodor's Expert Review Jan Luyken Amsterdam

Jan Luykenstraat 58, 1071 CS, Netherlands Fodor's Choice

This stylish trio of quaint 19th-century town houses offers a peaceful sanctuary with friendly service and a warm design with quirky touches and hints of Art Nouveau that successfully creates that "home away from home" feel. Help yourself to snacks and drinks, just like you would at home in the kitchen. Enjoy it in the private garden or the lovely library, which is equipped with velvety apricot armchairs, a bookcase brimming with travel literature, magazines and artsy coffee table books focused on the nearby museums. Rooms have large, comfy beds and black-and-white bathrooms with CODAGE amenities (and tiny tubs). There is also a garden-facing gym equipped with premium NOHrD handmade wooden fitness equipment and cork walls. The Museumplein and fashionable shopping streets are just steps away, as is the Concertgebouw, if you fancy hearing some classical music in a suitably grand setting. There are also free bikes if you fancy exploring a bit further away.

PROS

  • Leafy environs in the heart of Museum District
  • Contemporary rooms and recently renovated (2023) public areas
  • Breakfast is included and there are free snacks 24/7

CONS

  • Some bathrooms are snug and many come with narrow or tiny tubs
  • No room service, but you can help yourself to free wine, beer, or cocktails
  • Tassled bedside lamps not practical for reading

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 020-851–7090

HOTEL DETAILS

62 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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