The Dylan Amsterdam Review

We had a lovely lunch in the shady courtyard. What a beautiful ambiance and super delicious food.

Serene, authentic and beautiful.
Superb hosts and personnel.

Very relaxed club-like occasion where you can enjoy different drinks. Very atmospheric.

I was fortunate to be invited to a function in the Ariana room and courtyard. I found the experience enchanting and the food delicious. The place was steeped in history and echoed quaintness, tranquility and comfort. would highly recommend for business and pleasure

Beautiful hotel so peaceful and so well run with very friendly unobtrusive staff who gave us such good advice regarding where to eat and what to do during our stay. We ate in the Occo at the hotel and the food was very good. Our room was beautiful lovely extra large and extra comfy bed and a bathroom to die for. Thank you to all the staff for making our stay extra special. Would not hesitate to recommend this hotel and would live to return one day

Super friendly staff and a beautiful building in a central location!

Great location. Nice and cozy atmosphere. Wine and the food were fantastic!

Nice ambiance, good cocktails and great service !!!

Hot welcome hospital staffs. But small elivator is showing the hotel is j
Keeping old style. Calm atomosphere.

I had a Jr. Suite over looking the canal - see photo of my view (2 nights). The room was wonderful, the bathroom was pretty sweet, but most of all this is a true boutique hotel. It's charming and friendly atmosphere and design sense make the common spaces and lounges a pleasure to hang out it in (with a great bar). The staff are extremely pro, and friendly. All this without yet mentioning the food - which is top notch; they have a great brasserie (with excellent wines) in Occo and then there is Vinkeles Restaurant. Even if you don't stay, definitely stop in at the bar or bistro, or make special dinner reservations at Vinkeles.

Formerly known as Blakes Hotel, then owned and designed by Anouska Hempel (Lady Weinberg), the renowned British designer, this was the first of Amsterdam's boutique hotels.

Sometimes referred to as Amsterdam's best kept secret, The Dylan is situated on the site of a former alms house, behind an imposing 17th century archway, on Keizersgracht canal, in the heart of the 9 streets area. This was the first building on Keizersgracht, the Emperor's canal, as a theatre called Duytsche Academie, which attracted royalty and nobility from all over the world.

The 40 room 5 star hotel is a favourite haunt of discerning travellers, together with visiting celebrities and performers who can make a discreet exit on Prinsengracht canal if they so wish. There are boat landing docks both in front and behind the hotel.

Guests receive a welcome drink upon arrival and can choose from 4 different room styles. At the heart of the hotel is a beautiful secluded hidden courtyard. There is a magnificent wooden beamed lounge with sumptuous leather armchairs and a large open fire place.

In addition to two private dining rooms, The Dylan boasts two stunning restaurants.

Bar Brasserie OCCO is open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. High Wine, the hotel's own take on High Tea, is served daily between 3.30 and 5.30 pm, consisting of four outstanding wine and food pairings. Also on offer are cocktails prepared with homemade non-alcoholic gin - "VirGin", described as 'The hype without the hangover'.

Restaurant Vinkeles is housed in a former bakkery from the 1700's and retains many of the original features. Serving a combination of traditional and modern French cuisine, this superb Michelin star restaurant offers the ultimate in food and beverages.

Hotel guests wishing to tour the city in the traditional manner can make use of one of The Dylan's bicycles with extra wide tyres to travel in style and comfort.

Stylish mixture of old canal house and modern hotel. Impeccable service.

Fantastic space for conferences, great networking zones, and conference rooms set up perfectly.

I'm maybe not the most objective person since I love Amsterdam, but this little, very upscale hotel is worth the top dollar price they ask. Don't hesitate to dine there, the chef is excellent.

Everything perfect. The decor has a great design. You relax immediately. Feels good. The staff are very friendly and take care of the guests, without being intrusive. The breakfast is excellent, the rooms are by Dutch standards unusually large. And very tastefully decorated. Highly recommended.

A wonderful stay from start to finish. Super warm and welcoming staff. Beautiful appointments in public areas and rooms are creatively designed. The best hotel towels I've every experienced in years of travel. The neighborhood is well situated for access to all parts of Amsterdam. This was our third trip the city and we love its relaxed vibe, culture and beauty. Hopefully we'll return and stay at The Dylan again.

We dined here for High Wine. Truly incredible experience. The staff were amazing, so knowledgable and very tentative. The food was lovely too. A perfect experience for any food connoisseur! 100% reccommend.

Beautiful hotel unfortunately not a word of disappointing French for a 5 star hotel

Was really good food, but certainly not starry. And the price didn't lie.

Beautiful and cozy bar. Quiet enough to have a good conversation with a elaborate cocktail menu.

Review for the bar: My favourite cocktail bar in Amsterdam. Great vibe, and not close quarters like the Pulitzer. Decor is minimalistic, but warm. Service is great.

Cosy. Friendly. Loving. Good F&B.
Fantastic Location.
Rooms OK.

As bespoke as the setting and as personalized the service, The Dylan feels totally warm and welcoming. Living here, even for a night or two, allows you to feel as if you are a veritable resident of a canal house although everything inside has been updated to appeal to 21st century five-star luxury hotel tastes and sensibilities (even free wireless throughout the hotel).

Not only the hotel but also this vibrant neighborhood has an incredibly rich history dating back generations. I later read that Peter the Great stayed at house number 317 and John Adams stayed at house number 529.

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, The Dylan offers its guests an unforgettable, contemporary twist on the quintessential canal house stay as well as a brush with history.

Good atmosphere -poor artworks. Loved the chinese tea and the service. If you have the chance step in.

Spotless suite, reception staff so friendly and happy to help. A lovely gentleman who worked there from UK helped us to our room with bag gave us some useful local info.
Bar tender from NYC amazing full of historical facts regarding our choice of drink.

We did not eat in hotel only stayed 2 nights.
I never sleep well away from home but I slept like a log in my comfortable bed and cotton bedding.
Oh almost forgot bathroom was outstanding.
I would also like to say thank you to the staff who cleaned my room refreshed my coffee and turned my bed down every night. You do an amazing job.

If you want to stay anywhere in dam I highly recommend the Dylan for its cleanliness and family/friendly staff. Not only is it a 10min walk to all the busy streets which in my opinion was perfect.

Thank you for a lovely trip the Dylan
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The Buckingham room

My husband booked this as a surprise for my birthday and it did not disappoint. Complete luxury and decadence from start to finish. We can't wait to go back!

A great find this hotel, small intermit, lovely rooms and good food. very handy for exploring Amsterdam.

Had pre-dinner drinks here with friends recently. It is a very very nice place. Great selection of drinks available. Definitely will return here in the future.

This lovely boutique hotel is set along the Keizersgracht canal in central Amsterdam. There are four different room styles to suit different guests from a loft room with wooden beams to the Amber room with warm palettes and soft furnishings. Each room comes with various views from the canal to the garden with fluffy bathrobes and 24-hour room service. Fancy a drink? Head to Bar Brasserie OCCO for a delicious cocktail or dine on exquisite cuisine at Michelin-starred restaurant Vinkeles.

Location: Dam Square is just a short walk away from the hotel, and the Nine Streets shopping area is right around the corner. All other major places of interest are within walking distance of the hotel.

As a 18 year old super received at the reception, immediately accepted the coats. The bar staff were also super friendly and professional. Really a unique experience!

Amazing hotel. Very good service. Will come here again!

Amazing location for a city trip. Staff extremely helpful and even the rooms are spacious, neat and equipped with everything you need for NYC standards. I can recommend this hotel to anyone and would like to go there again.