W Amsterdam, Amsterdam

W Amsterdam - A dual-building luxury hotel with rooftop pool, Michelin dining, and spa in historic bank vaults

Set across a former telephone exchange and bank building near Dam Square, this 5-star Amsterdam hotel features 238 rooms, including 28 suites. The property houses four distinct dining venues: the Michelin-starred The Duchess serving French-Italian cuisine, MR PORTER steakhouse, W Lounge rooftop bar, and The Butcher. A heated rooftop pool with city views and the WET Deck provide urban relaxation spots, while the AWAY Spa occupies the former bank vaults with treatment rooms, a pool, and gym equipped with LCD TV-mounted cardio machines and free weights. W Amsterdam's conference facilities include adaptable meeting spaces. The hotel stands 5 minutes from Rokin metro station and 0.5 miles from Amsterdam Centraal, connecting guests to the city's key destinations.

Pros

Historic bank vaults transformed into a mysterious, atmospheric spa space

The Duchess restaurant occupies a magnificent former counting house

Over five kilometers of original brass piping decorate the Exchange building's ceilings

Dual-building layout offers guests choice between two distinct historic structures

Cons

Spa swimming pool and hot tubs have a 2-hour usage limit

12.5 miles distance from Schiphol Airport