Detailed Review
Situated on Dam Square, in the heart of Amsterdam’s historic centre, NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky is conveniently located next to large department stores and museums. This luxury hotel began in 1866 as a popular cafe with a few rooms on-site, and it blossomed into the refined establishment it is today. Trend-setting shopping streets are just around the corner as well as the Royal Palace, Beurs van Berlage and the Oude Kerk. Other attractions nearby are Madame Tussaud’s, the Anne Frank Museum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Red Light District.
The facilities
This luxury hotel has two distinct restaurants, offering unique decor and menus. In the impressive, Belle Epoque-style restaurant Reflet, fresh seasonal products are served in traditional French cuisine. For a Bedouin-style, Middle Eastern dining experience, restaurant Shibli offers an evening filling program with traditional food, entertainment and decor. Breakfast is served daily in the glass-roofed Winter Garden, which houses up to 100 people. The Golden Palm Bar offers assorted top-class cocktails, a house tea selection and a royal view of the Dam. A fitness centre, massage therapy and a Jacuzzi are also available. Bike rental and boating tours can easily be arranged with the staff.
The rooms
The luxury hotel is the biggest five-star hotel in the Netherlands, with 468 rooms, 1 tower suite, 6 junior suites and 36 apartments. Two wings of the Grand Hotel Krasnopolsky house guestrooms which feature sleek dark-wood furnishings and modern amenities. The luxury hotel’s rooms offer air conditioning, mini-bars, tea/coffeemakers, Internet access and in-suite bathrooms with handheld showers and makeup mirrors. Rooms with city views overlooking Dam Square are available on request.
