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The Best Boutique Hotels in the Netherlands

Ambassade Hotels facade
Ambassade Hotel's facade | © Ambassade Hotel

Among the many high-end, design and budget hotels in the Netherlands, there are several popular boutique establishments that exceed expectations. Read on to discover the most historically charming, welcoming and unique hotels in the Netherlands for an intimate experience, bookable with Culture Trip.

Hotel Texel

Boutique Hotel

The Scandinavian-style exterior of Hotel Texel.
© Hotel Texel

This charming Scandinavian-inspired hotel on Texel is surrounded by rural beauty and is within cycling distance from many of the islands main attractions including Ecomare nature sanctuary and the Dunes of Texel National Park. The hotel has several types of luxurious suites as well as a modern spa and classy restaurant which serves locally produce.

Sir Adam Hotel

Boutique Hotel

Sir Adam’s luxurious suites are spread over the middle four floors of Amsterdam’s newest cultural landmark, A’DAM Toren. Every suite inside the hotel features floor to ceiling windows that offer panoramic views over northern and central Amsterdam as well as a espresso machine, artwork created by local artisans and a Crosely Cruiser record deck. The hotel’s location on the northern banks of the river IJ means that it is exceptionally close to Amsterdam’s Centraal Station and many of the city’s most iconic sights.

Prinsenhof Groningen

Boutique Hotel

The exterior of Prinsenhof Groningen.
© Hotel Prinsenhof

This boutique hotel in Groningen is steeped in history and is contained within several monumental buildings that were completed between the 15th and 19th centuries. There are 34 luxurious suites inside the hotel that vary by size, location and layout alongside a high-end restaurant and grand café which is contained within an centuries-old church that once owned by a local religious order.

Hotel New York

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An elegant guest-room at Hotel New York in the Netherlands.
© Hotel New York/Hotels.com

Before it was known as Hotel New York the art-deco building in Rotterdam’s Kuip van Zuid neighbourhood was owned by a transatlantic cruise service called Holland America Line whose ships sails from the city’s harbour to the United States between 1873 to 1989. The company’s Rotterdam offices were converted into a luxurious hotel in 1993 and have since been designated as a National Heritage Site by the Dutch government.

Paleis Hotel

Boutique Hotel

Paleis Hotel gate.
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This award winning boutique hotel in the Hague lies around 50 metres due south of the city’s most famous royal residence Noordeinde Palace. There are many incredible sights nearby such as the Dutch houses of Parliament at het Binnenhof, Mauritshaus and the Hague’s main shopping street de Grote Markstraat.

Townhouse Design Hotel Maastricht

Boutique Hotel

Located in the historic heart of the Netherlands’ most southernly province Limburg Townhouse Design Hotel Maastricht has plenty to offer discerning travellers including beautifully decorated suites, friendly staff and cosy communal areas. There are four types of rooms available at the hotel that range from basic lodging to deluxe, extra-large suites. Many of Maastricht’s most important and fascinating highlights are easily accessible from the hotel such as the city’s famous St. Servatius Bridge and Vrijthof plaza.

Mary K Hotel

Boutique Hotel

Spacious double room at Mary K Hotel.
© Mary K Hotel / Hotels.com

There are nine individually designed luxury suites available at Mary K in Utrecht and the entire hotel is contained with an 18th century canal house that was built onto the side of the city’s most famous waterway de Oudegracht. The hotel operates under progressive, ecological guidelines and supports other green initiatives and charities.

Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Café

Boutique Hotel

Stylish double room at Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Café, Leeuwarden.
Courtesy of Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Café / Hotels.com

Leeuwarden’s Post-Plaza Hotel is divided over two equally stunning buildings that were originally designed to accommodate a post office and a bank. Besides being one of the most popular hotels in the entire country, Post-Plaza is also renowned for its grand café which serves an amazing range of brasserie style meals and regularly organises live events.

Looking for more unique hotels in the Netherlands? Visit the foodie-hub of Arnhem and explore the Veluwezoom National Park with a stay at one of these top Arnhem hotels. Or take a trip to the beautiful city of Leiden, known for 17th-century architectural delights and museums galore, and check into one of the best hotels Leiden has to offer. Those seeking the fresh air of the North Sea will love Domburg, a beach resort town offering serene natural beauty, best explored from the comfort of one of these great Domburg stays. Wherever your itinerary takes you, be sure to book your stay with Culture Trip.

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Tom Coggins writes about culture and travel. He'd really like to own a dog someday.

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