Amsterdam travel guide
The editors’ selection
The bustling streets of central Amsterdam can leave visitors wishing for an insider guide to steer them away from boozy backpackers and spliff-touting teens. This is where Monocle is more than happy to step in to guide you through some of the city’s most exciting openings and goings-on, far from the madding crowd.
The Mayor’s Residence, Centrum
Today, if a mayor were to build a nine-bedroom palace with plush interiors, grand staircases and sweeping city views, there would be an investigation into their finances. But thank goodness that this wasn’t the case in 1665, because one such residence dating from that time has been transformed by Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam into a new hotel for discerning guests. A night’s stay here comes with the services of a private chef and spa therapist.
Herengracht 542, 1017 CG+31 (0)20 718 4600
hilton.com/en/waldorf-astoria
Images: Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, Imke Ligthart, N J Studio Cover Image: Ben Roberts
