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The Grand Amsterdam. Amsterdam
Located at the heart of historic Amsterdam, the 131-
The Grand Amsterdam’s three “Royal Suites” are named after former residents: Maria de Medici, William of Orange (later William III of England), and William V.
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Intercontinental Amstel. Amsterdam
The Amstel has an enviable reputation amongst grand hotels, and since first opening in 1867 has played host to countless twentieth-
From a historic perspective, the hotel has also played host to guests such as the Tsar & Tsarina of Russia, Henry Kissinger and Gustav Eiffel. For more details and secure online booking visit Booking.com |
Hotel King. Amsterdam.
To most, the name Margaretha Geertruida Zelle means little. However, it was in the building which now houses the Hotel King was one of her previous homes. Of course, the world -
Hotel Groot Warnsborn. Arnhem.
The current building may date back only to the early 1800‘s, but the history of the estate begins in the 15th century when the land was leased out by Duke Arnold of Gelre. But it is its connection to a 20th century icon for which this fine country house is most famed. Writing to her grandmother, Anne Frank clearly enjoyed happier times at Groot Warnsborn: “Isn’t it lovely here”, she noted on a postcard during her stay in 1941.
Today, this 4-
More Period Accommodation in The Netherlands
Amsterdam
Dikker And Thijs Fenice Hotel. Classic seventeenth century Amsterdam architecture. Situated alongside the Prinsengracht canal. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
The Ambassade. Created from no fewer than ten 17th century canal-side houses, the Ambassade Hotel mixes its heritage with contemporary styling. Booking.com
The Dylan Amsterdam. Pretty 17th century townhouse with a contemporary interior offering five-star accommodation. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Die Port van Cleve Hotel. Located on the site of the very first Heineken brewery. Expedia | Lastminute.com
NH Doelen. Landmark 17th century city-centre hotel. TripAdvisor | Expedia
Rembrandt Centrum Hotel. True Amsterdam architecture, this attractive hotel is formed from both 17th and 19th century houses. Centrally located and close to Dam Square, the building is only a matter of minutes walk from Anne Frank’s House. LateRooms | Expedia
Estherea Amsterdam. Situated by Amsterdam’s oldest main canal, the Singel, Hotel Estherea has been welcoming guests since the 1940‘s. It is, however, a great deal older than that as its 17th century facade suggests. Booking.com | LateRooms
Hotel Pulitzer. This Amsterdam landmark is effectively an entire block of 25 houses. Now providing luxury accommodation, the buildings date between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. LateRooms | Lastminute.com | Booking.com
The Times Hotel. With its ambience described as ‘design meets old Dutch’, the hotel itself is housed within two historic canal houses thought to have been built circa 1650. With 33 rooms, this more intimate city hotel offers 3-star accommodation. LateRooms | Expedia
The Toren. A splendid old townhouse dating from 1618 which now offers chic boutique accommodation on Amsterdam’s central Keizersgracht. Booking.com | Expedia
The Ambassade. Created from no fewer than ten 17th century canal-
The Dylan Amsterdam. Pretty 17th century townhouse with a contemporary interior offering five-
Die Port van Cleve Hotel. Located on the site of the very first Heineken brewery. Expedia | Lastminute.com
NH Doelen. Landmark 17th century city-
Rembrandt Centrum Hotel. True Amsterdam architecture, this attractive hotel is formed from both 17th and 19th century houses. Centrally located and close to Dam Square, the building is only a matter of minutes walk from Anne Frank’s House. LateRooms | Expedia
Estherea Amsterdam. Situated by Amsterdam’s oldest main canal, the Singel, Hotel Estherea has been welcoming guests since the 1940‘s. It is, however, a great deal older than that as its 17th century facade suggests. Booking.com | LateRooms
Hotel Pulitzer. This Amsterdam landmark is effectively an entire block of 25 houses. Now providing luxury accommodation, the buildings date between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. LateRooms | Lastminute.com | Booking.com
The Times Hotel. With its ambience described as ‘design meets old Dutch’, the hotel itself is housed within two historic canal houses thought to have been built circa 1650. With 33 rooms, this more intimate city hotel offers 3-
The Toren. A splendid old townhouse dating from 1618 which now offers chic boutique accommodation on Amsterdam’s central Keizersgracht. Booking.com | Expedia
Bergen Op Zoom
Hotel de Draak & Residence Dagmara. Widely believed to be the oldest hotel in the Netherlands, de Draak even survived the great fire of 1397. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Brummen
Spaensweerd. Built in 1650 by the wonderfully-
Haarlem
Golden Tulip Lion D Or Haarlem. Founded in 1810, the hotel is located right at the heart of the medieval city. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Landgraaf
Hotel WinselerHof. A pretty sixteenth century country house hotel -
Limberg
Maastricht
Kruisherenhotel Maastricht. Once a fifteenth century monastery, this five-star hotel blends contemporary design within its historic surroundings. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Hotel Botticelli. Plenty of old-world decor is to be found at this early 17th century wine merchant’s house. Located close to Vrijthof Square, the hotel offers 18 guest rooms in total. Booking.com
Chateau St. Gerlach. Historic estate whose origins date back to 1155. Expedia
Kasteel Vaeshartelt. There may well be a little contemporary ‘design’ element which might not completely appeal to the heritage purist, but it remains a striking 17th century building which still boasts some fine architectural detail. Moreover, it was once the property of King William II of the Netherlands. Booking.com
Hotel Botticelli. Plenty of old-
Chateau St. Gerlach. Historic estate whose origins date back to 1155. Expedia
Kasteel Vaeshartelt. There may well be a little contemporary ‘design’ element which might not completely appeal to the heritage purist, but it remains a striking 17th century building which still boasts some fine architectural detail. Moreover, it was once the property of King William II of the Netherlands. Booking.com
Noordwijk
Romantik Hotel & Restaurant Hof van Holland. Built in 1609, the hotel is one of the oldest in the Netherlands. Expedia
Oudkerk
Landgoed De Klinze. Situated in the heart of Friesland, this 4-star country house hotel and its estate date back to 1655. Booking.com | Expedia
The Hague
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Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel. Landmark hotel offering over 250 guest rooms. Formerly a seventeenth century spa. TripAdvisor | Expedia
Paleis Hotel. Offering boutique hotel accommodation, the 17th century Paleis Hotel is said to possess some ancient underground tunnels leading to a nearby monastery. Booking.com | Expedia | TripAdvisor
Utrecht
Malie Hotel. Stately 1800’s hotel close to the city centre. Expedia
Grand Hotel Karel V Utrecht. Five-star rated, this city centre hotel began life as a monastery. More details are available through Booking.com
Grand Hotel Karel V Utrecht. Five-
Zierikzee
Zutphen
Eden Zutphen Hotel. An attractive boutique hotel in one of the Netherland’s most historic towns, the Eden Hotel Zutphen boasts 71 guest rooms and 3 luxury suites. It is also home to a collection of artwork spanning several centuries. Booking.com
Nights In The Past is a guide to historic and period hotels and accommodation throughout the UK, France, Italy, and Western Europe, including Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Portugal and Germany. We focus primarily upon those hotels and inns with connections to famous historic figures and events, from the medieval period to World War II. Our aim is to provide information to those seeking historic places to stay be it for weekend breaks, heritage tours, romantic getaways, honeymoons or even business travel. Thank you for visiting.
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Historic Hotels in The Netherlands
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Kruisherenhotel Maastricht
Hotel de Draak, Bergen op Zoom
The Grand Amsterdam