Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam is a five-star deluxe hotel inside the Scheepvaarthuis (Shipping House), a national monument on Prins Hendrikkade that is generally regarded as the first true example of Amsterdam School architecture. It has 205 rooms, including 22 suites, plus Restaurant Seven Seas, a canal-view Bar Lounge, a guest-only Spa & Wellness area, eight banquet and meeting rooms and a private car park, all about an 8-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal.
| Detail | Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Address | Prins Hendrikkade 108, 1011 AK Amsterdam |
| Building | Scheepvaarthuis, built 1913–1916 and extended 1926–1928 |
| Rooms | 205, including 22 suites |
| Check-in / check-out | From 14:00 when booked directly (15:00 via other channels) / until 11:00 |
| Reception | Open 24/7 |
| Walk from Amsterdam Centraal | About 8 minutes |
| Parking | 18 paid spaces under the hotel, bookable subject to availability |
| Payment | Debit (contactless) or credit card only; no cash |
Is Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam worth it?
Book the Amrâth if you want to stay inside one of Amsterdam’s most important early-20th-century buildings, within walking distance of Centraal station. The architecture is what sets it apart from newer luxury hotels: sculpted brickwork, stained glass, wrought iron and maritime symbolism run throughout the building.
Check a few practical points before booking. Breakfast is not included in every reservation, parking is limited to 18 spaces, the hotel does not accept cash, and parts of the wellness area are currently out of service. If a pool is essential to your stay, confirm its status with the hotel first.
The Scheepvaarthuis: Amsterdam School architecture
The Scheepvaarthuis was built as the shared headquarters of six leading Amsterdam shipping companies, including the Netherlands Steamship Company (SMN), the Royal Packet Navigation Company (KPM) and the Royal Dutch Steamboat Company (KNSM). It stands on the spot where Cornelis Houtman’s first voyage to the East Indies began in 1595. Architect Johan van der Mey led the architectural design, with contributions from Michel de Klerk and Piet Kramer, while brothers J.G. and A.D.N. van Gendt handled the technical execution and the concrete frame.
The first section was built from 1913 to 1916 and the extension from 1926 to 1928, with bricks for both phases fired at the same time to avoid color differences. Carvings and reliefs on the facade refer to the sea and the shipping companies’ global trade, and the central staircase is enclosed by stained glass by William Bogtman. The building still has a working paternoster lift.
The Scheepvaarthuis was listed as a national monument in 1972. After the last shipping company left in 1981, it served as headquarters of Amsterdam’s municipal transport company, GVB, from 1983 to 2004. Following a major renovation, it opened as Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam on 8 June 2007. Architect Ray Kentie designed the hotel interior, and artworks by Gerti Bierenbroodspot, including shells, fish, mermaids and sea monsters, appear in the rooms and corridors.
Rooms and suites
The 205 rooms and 22 suites are spacious and high-ceilinged with plenty of daylight, decorated in the Amsterdam School style with warm colors and opulent forms. Every room includes luxury bath and shower products, bathrobes and slippers, a minibar including soft drinks and free access to the Spa & Wellness. Views vary by room, so ask for a canal-facing room when booking if that matters to you.
Adapted rooms for guests with physical disabilities can be requested. They have a 95-centimeter entrance door, a 60-centimeter-high bed and a bathroom reached by a small ramp, with a walk-in shower, grab bars and a portable shower stool.
Restaurant Seven Seas, Bar Lounge and High Tea
Restaurant Seven Seas serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with local dishes on the menu, and the Bar Lounge looks out over the canals. Current hours listed by the hotel:
- Breakfast buffet: 07:00–10:00 Monday to Friday, 07:00–11:00 Saturday and Sunday
- Lunch: 11:00–18:00 daily
- Dinner: 18:00–22:00 daily
- Bar Lounge: 10:00–23:00 daily, with signature cocktails and the group’s own Amrâth Exclusives wines
- High Tea: 12:30–15:00 daily, minimum two people, €42.50 per person, reserve at least 24 hours ahead
High Tea is served in the restaurant’s original Amsterdam School interior, with sweet and savory bites and a wide choice of luxury teas.
Spa & Wellness
Hotel guests can use the Spa & Wellness for free every day from 07:00 to 23:00, without a reservation. The area includes saunas, a fitness room, a jacuzzi, a steam cabin and an indoor pool with hand-painted Delft Blue dolphins on the bottom. Beauty treatments cost extra. The facilities are for hotel guests only, and children under 12 must be supervised by an adult in the pool.
The hotel currently reports that the jacuzzi, steam cabin and swimming pool are out of service, while the saunas and fitness room remain open.
Meetings and group stays
The hotel has eight banquet and meeting rooms in the monumental building. Group reservations start at 10 rooms, and the hotel can serve groups a plated dinner or a buffet depending on numbers and preferences.
How to get to Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam
- From Schiphol Airport: direct trains to Amsterdam Centraal run about eight times an hour and take roughly 14–17 minutes.
- From Amsterdam Centraal: walk about 8 minutes east along Prins Hendrikkade to number 108, where the building’s corner tower marks the former main entrance.
- By car: the hotel has 18 paid spaces directly under the building, bookable in advance subject to availability, for vehicles up to 4.90 m long, 2.10 m wide and 2.00 m high. If it is full, staff will direct you to a nearby car park.
- Step-free arrival: a separate wheelchair-accessible entrance with a lift is to the left of the main entrance.
Regular and electric bikes can be rented at reception, and free luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out. For current policies, see the hotel’s frequently asked questions.
Frequently asked questions
Is breakfast included at Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam?
Not with every reservation. If yours does not include breakfast, call the hotel to add it.
Can non-guests use the spa at Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam?
No. The Spa and Wellness area is for hotel guests only and is free for them. Beauty treatments cost extra.
Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam?
Only certified assistance dogs are allowed. Other pets are not permitted.
Is Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam wheelchair accessible?
Yes. A separate entrance with a lift is to the left of the main entrance, most of the hotel has wide, threshold-free passages, and adapted rooms can be booked on request.
Can I pay in cash at Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam?
No. Reception accepts debit (contactless) and credit cards only.
