10 reasons to stay at W Amsterdam – review of our fabulous stay

The W Amsterdam magnificently delivers a hip, luxurious experience for its guests across both the W Exchange and the W Bank, two separate buildings with 238 rooms in total, each housing its own blend of stylish details that pay homage the property’s unique history.

The location of this five-star-pearl is fantastic and couldn’t be more central, right in the city centre of Amsterdam. The hotel’s impressive features include a rooftop pool, stylish lounge, well-liked steakhouse, and a beautiful spa, among many others. Rooms are hip and funky, with quirky touches and special details incorporating Dutch culture. And not to be missed; Mr. Porter Restaurant on top.

W Amsterdam attracts all types of affluent travellers, including celebrities, who are looking for a luxury experience, and its somewhat restrained style — when compared to other W properties — makes it a safe bet for design-conscious travellers of any age.

It is also a very popular hangout for the hip and alternative locals.

Rooms and suites at the W Amsterdam are luxurious and packed with interesting design details. The decor and overall style varies between the rooms in the W Bank and W Exchange, but all rooms are put together with the W’s unique blend of cosy and chic elements.

Rooms vary in size, layout and décor within and across the two buildings. In the Exchange, they range from compact to fairly spacious, with high ceilings, large mirrors, glass outside-walls, and (very) open-plan bathrooms.

The design theme of the public areas continues with strong-lined fittings in some rooms styled out of concrete.

The duvet covers are the ones you really want to take home; so soft & comfortable!

Décor in the Bank still features a wealth of Dutch design, but the tone is warmer, more classical and the rooms slightly larger. Espresso machines and Marshall sound systems are standard throughout.

In addition to the rooftop pool at Exchange, there’s a spa (name; AWAY) deep in the vaults at Bank: mysteriously lit, behind heavy vault doors and including a large gym (24-hour with Technogym equipment), HIIT fitness classes, pool and treatment facilities (beauty treatments, massages, sauna and steam room).