The Best Spa Hotels in Amsterdam

Soho hotels are known globally as exclusive places to see and be seen, and their Amsterdam members’ club is no different. Facing the Singel canal, the hotel features art deco interiors and works that nod to Amsterdam’s old master, Rembrandt. In true Soho House style, the rooftop pool is the best place to hang out overlooking the city skyline. If you want to relax, head to the luxury Cowshed Spa where you can enjoy a range of therapeutic treatments using Cowshed products.

Spanning six 17th- and 18th-century palaces, this historic hotel faces Amsterdam’s Herengracht canal and has one of the best spas around. Prepare to be pampered at the award-winning Guerlain Spa, where every treatment is fully tailored to you, beginning with a skin analysis and diagnosis. Spa guests with treatments over 90 minutes can enjoy entry to the tranquil pool area with its sauna, steam room, and fitness facilities.

This historic hotel has lived many lives, from its origins in the early 15th century as a convent, to becoming city hall in the 17th century. These days, it is known for its luxury five-star service and amenities. After a day of shopping and sightseeing, the Sofitel spa and fitness centre is the ideal place to relax and recharge your batteries, with treatments ranging from their four-hand massage to a deluxe anti-aging facial, using the Japanese Kobido technique.

Situated inside a monumental building that once belonged to the city’s local government, Pestana Amsterdam Riverside provides luxurious, modern rooms in a traditional setting. Make the most of the exclusive spa facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, Turkish bath and saunas. Though it may seem slightly further afield than more central hotels, Pestana is close to the Hermitage Museum and the many culinary hotspots found in the De Pijp neighbourhood.

This five-star hotel stands inside a former office block that’s considered the first, true example of Amsterdamse School architecture – a Dutch design movement from the early 20th century. There are 205 luxury guest bedrooms, plus 22 suites available inside the hotel, spread between its many floors and towers. While staying here, you have access to an on-site wellness centre – free of charge. This includes a heated indoor pool with a starlit ceiling, three saunas, a steam cabin and whirlpool – as well as a fitness room fitted with modern gym equipment.

With five stars under its belt, plus a historic location and services to match, the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam ranks among the most luxurious hotels in Europe. Rooms are spread inside a spectacular, neoclassical building on the western banks of the Amstel River, which could easily be mistaken for a palace, due to its stately architecture. Here, you’ll have access to a health and fitness club, with a heated pool, saunas, a steam room, plunge pool and horizontal showers. You can also book a deep-tissue massage or reflexology appointment – perfect for sore feet.

Set inside a neo-gothic building that once served as a music conservatory, this five-star establishment has received many awards over the years. The Conservatorium Hotel stands midway between Amsterdam’s Museumplein and Vondelpark in an area that’s renowned for its splendid architecture. Due to its grand facade, towering turrets and high, curved windows, the hotel matches perfectly with its surroundings. Inside, you’ll find an expansive spa, Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre, which is equipped with a swimming pool, massage rooms and a state-of-the-art gym. Spend time relaxing or create tailor-made courses with Akasha’s team of personal trainers, who are on-hand to guide you through workout or yoga sessions.

It is difficult to miss Hotel Okura, considering that it ranks among the tallest buildings in Amsterdam, towering above the city’s De Pijp neighbourhood. As a result, most rooms and suites inside the Okura offer sweeping views across Amsterdam. Besides its high-end lodgings, two Michelin-starred restaurants and a sky-high cocktail bar, Hotel Okura also features a large spa and wellness centre on its third floor. This peaceful sanctuary contains a serene indoor pool for early morning laps, as well as a sauna, Jacuzzi and gym – plus a spa offering Japanese Shiatsu massage.

W Amsterdam is one of the few hotels in the city with an open-air rooftop pool. While this feature is already impressive, it is worth mentioning that the pool in question runs alongside Dam Square and looks directly onto the city’s Royal Palace. At W Amsterdam, you can also workout in the fully equipped gym with weights, treadmills and exercise bikes, as well as pamper yourself in the underground wellness centre, which is spread over seven treatment rooms. The hotel is among the most exclusive establishments of its kind in the Netherlands and boasts over 200 guest rooms, perfect for travellers who want to indulge during their time in Amsterdam.