The Hendrick’s Hotel is a 25-room boutique hotel at Prins Hendrikkade 139, about 800 metres east of Amsterdam Central Station. It occupies two joined historic buildings that started out as a warehouse and later housed the Twentsche Bank.
The hotel opened in 2017. Its rooms are themed around a Prince Hendrick and the women in his life, which gives it more personality than most small hotels near the station. The drawbacks are practical: breakfast usually costs extra, the lift does not reach the top floor, and the hotel is not wheelchair accessible.
The Hendrick’s Hotel at a glance
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Address | Prins Hendrikkade 139, 1011 AS Amsterdam |
| Size | 25 rooms in 12 room types, spread over 5 floors |
| Check-in and check-out | Check-in from 15:00 (earlier if your room is ready); check-out by 12:00 |
| Breakfast | Buffet plus an à la carte menu, 07:00 to 11:00 in the lobby, with hourly time slots |
| Bar | In the lobby next to reception, open 11:00 to 23:00 |
| Reception | Staffed 24 hours; the front door is locked from 19:00 to 06:30 and opens with your room key card |
| Parking | No on-site parking; valet service or the nearby Oosterdok garage |
| Accessibility | Steps at the entrance, no lift to the top floor, not wheelchair accessible |
| Wi-Fi | Free throughout the hotel |
From warehouse to Twentsche Bank
The hotel sits on the stretch of Prins Hendrikkade that runs along Waalseiland, a small artificial island that Amsterdam laid out in the 1630s and 1640s for well-off residents, many with ties to shipping. The hotel describes its home as a 17th-century monumental canal house that was first used as a pakhuis, or warehouse, for trade goods. The launch announcement from Fusion Interiors, the design firm behind the conversion, dates the two conjoined buildings to the last quarter of the 18th century instead. Treat the exact construction date as unconfirmed.
Both sources agree on the later history. From the late 1800s the buildings were used by the Twentsche Bank, which stayed until the 1950s. Much later the property stood empty for about ten years before its current owners bought it and turned it into a hotel with a lobby designed to feel like a living room. The banking years show up in the decor: the standard rooms carry a “Bank” theme, with green wallpaper and framed original bank cheques hung from Victorian-style picture chains.
Which Prince Hendrick?
The hotel says it is inspired by “the intriguing and mischievous life of Prince Hendrick of The Netherlands,” and every room is named after a woman in his story. It does not say which Prince Hendrik it means, and the Dutch royal family has had more than one. The quay outside was named in 1879 after Prince Hendrik (1820-1879), the youngest son of King Willem II. He was known as Hendrik de Zeevaarder, “the Seafarer,” because of his long career in the navy. A bronze bust of him by Franz Stracké stands on this same stretch of the quay.
Designer Hilary Lancaster said that building the concept around Prince Hendrick gave the hotel “a very fun and quirky feel while respecting the history of the building.” The romance theme is best read as playful storytelling. The hotel does not present it as a documented biography.
Rooms, themes and in-room comforts
The 25 rooms fall into twelve room types, and each is decorated differently. According to the designer, several room types share a theme. Royal rooms are dark blue and gold, and two of them have a deep red freestanding bath at the end of the bed. Bank rooms use the green wallpaper and framed cheques described above. The two suites follow a Romance theme, with hand-drawn illustrations of women through history, soft pale green and pink colours, and gilt mirrors hung throughout.
Space is one of the hotel’s strengths. Booking sites list Superior and Deluxe rooms at about 30 square metres, which is large for central Amsterdam. Some layouts are unusual: one booking listing notes a room type with the double bed on a raised platform reached by small steps. The Royal Sky rooms are on the top floor, and the last flight there is stairs only. If either of those matters to you, check the room description before booking.
Every room has air conditioning (which also heats), a Nespresso machine that is free to use, a minibar, a safe and a TV that supports Chromecast streaming. Bathrooms have rainfall showers, and listings mention Rituals toiletries. Some rooms have wood-beamed ceilings. Housekeeping comes daily between 09:30 and 16:30.
Breakfast, bar and reception services
Breakfast is served in the lobby from 07:00 to 11:00 and combines a buffet with an à la carte menu. To keep the room from getting crowded, the hotel runs hourly time slots. You can reserve one at reception, ideally the day before, although guests without a slot are seated if a table is free. If breakfast is not included in your rate, booking listings put the charge at about €24.50 for adults and €15.50 for children.
The bar next to reception is open from 11:00 to 23:00. The shared lounge has a fireplace, and coffee and tea in the lobby are free. Reception can book restaurants, museum and canal-cruise tickets, taxis and airport transfers. It also rents bikes for €18.50 per day and stores luggage free after check-out.
Guest reviews are strong. On Tripadvisor, where the hotel had 625 reviews and ranked 12th of 418 Amsterdam hotels when checked in September 2026, guests most often praise the spacious, well-kept rooms, the cosy atmosphere and the relatively quiet location.
The location on Prins Hendrikkade
The hotel is on the eastern edge of the old centre, between Central Station and Nieuwmarkt. The Basilica of St. Nicholas is about 500 metres away, the Beurs van Berlage about 700 metres, and the Rembrandt House is among the closest major sights. The hotel puts Dam Square at less than a 15-minute walk.
The street has history of its own. Admiral Michiel de Ruyter lived a few doors along at No. 131 from 1655 until his death in 1676. At No. 108 stands the Scheepvaarthuis of 1916, now Grand Hotel Amrâth. Before 1879 this stretch of quay was called Buitenkant and bordered the open IJ. Building the Central Station islands changed that. Today the hotel looks across a busy road to the Oosterdok, where houseboats are moored along the lower quay. It is still harbour water, but it is no longer the open-river view that shipping merchants would have known.
Getting to The Hendrick’s Hotel
- From Schiphol Airport, take the train to Amsterdam Centraal. The trip takes about 20 minutes and trains run frequently.
- From Amsterdam Centraal, walk about 800 metres east along Prins Hendrikkade. The hotel quotes 10 to 15 minutes on foot.
- By bus, take line 22 or 43 from the CS IJzijde stop behind the station. The first stop, Prins Hendrikkade, is right in front of the hotel.
- By car, leave the A10 at exit S116, follow signs for Centrum and keep right when you leave the IJ-tunnel. The hotel is about 300 metres along on your left, and you can stop briefly outside to unload.
The hotel has no parking of its own. Its valet service costs €45 per 24 hours (more for minivans), runs from 07:00 to 22:00 and must be reserved ahead. The Oosterdok garage at Oosterdokstraat 150 also charges €45 per 24 hours, with a limited number of cheaper, non-cancellable spaces if you book in advance. Street parking in the centre costs €7.50 per hour. Prices are those listed by the hotel and may change.
Who the hotel suits best
The Hendrick’s is a good choice for couples and travellers who want a small hotel with character, more room than is usual in central Amsterdam, and an easy walk from the train. It also makes sense if you want to be close to both the station and Nieuwmarkt without staying on the Damrak.
It is a poor fit if you use a wheelchair or cannot manage stairs. There are steps up to the entrance, the lift serves every floor except the top one, and the hotel says it is not wheelchair accessible. Before you pay, check whether breakfast and Amsterdam’s tourist tax are included in your rate: Expedia lists an effective city tax of 12.5% charged at the property. Flexible rates can be cancelled free until 15:00 local time three days before arrival. Non-refundable rates are cheaper but cannot be changed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I check in early at The Hendrick’s Hotel?
Standard check-in starts at 15:00, but the hotel lets you check in earlier if your room is ready. If it is not, reception stores luggage free of charge.
Are pets allowed at The Hendrick’s Hotel?
No. Booking listings for the hotel state that pets are not allowed.
Does The Hendrick’s Hotel provide baby cots?
Yes. Cots are free for children up to 3 years old, but not every room can fit one, so ask reception when you book.
For current rates and room details, see the official rooms and suites page and the hotel’s FAQ.
