Pestana Amsterdam Riverside, Amsterdam

Pestana Amsterdam Riverside - A 5-star Neo-Renaissance hotel with indoor pool, spa, and Amstel River views

Housed in twin 19th-century Neo-Renaissance buildings with two modern annexes, this 5-star Amsterdam hotel sits along the Amstel River in De Pijp district. The 154-room Pestana Amsterdam Riverside features rooms, suites, and studios equipped with rain showers, Nespresso machines, minibars, and high-speed Wi-Fi. The wellness area includes an indoor heated pool, two saunas, and treatment rooms offering holistic Asian-inspired massages. ARCHIVE by Pestana restaurant serves Portuguese-Dutch fusion cuisine, while the River House studios provide additional kitchenette facilities. Seven meeting rooms accommodate up to 160 delegates, with the 936.5 ft^2 Town Hall Ballroom offering riverside views. The property sits within walking distance of the Heineken Experience and Albert Cuyp Market, with Wibautstraat metro and Lutmastraat tram stops nearby.

Pros

Contemporary art from Amsterdam museum depots adorns the walls

Children under 16 have dedicated pool and spa hours (9AM-12PM and 3PM-6PM)

Studios in the River House annex offer enhanced privacy and kitchenettes

The Town Hall Ballroom features 6-meter-high ceilings and river views

Cons

Underground parking costs €50 per night

Mezzanine suites are accessible only via stairs