Situated in a pleasant residential area
Located one mile from the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum
Distinctive Japanese theme throughout property
Sumptuous rooms with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and plush beds
Health club (for a fee) with array of amenities
On-site Japanese-style spa
Several on-site restaurants, including two Michelin-rated eateries
Lobby bar and 23rd-floor cocktail bar with panoramic views
Japanese garden
Waterfront terrace overlooking canal
Concierge desk, business center, and fine gift shop
On-site parking
Fee for breakfast buffet
Fee for Wi-Fi
Fee to use the health club
Fee for on-site parking
Not located in a central tourist area
A member of the Okura Hotels & Resorts chain, Okura Amsterdam brings a dash of Japanese style to the famous capital of the Netherlands. The property’s interior decor, spa, garden, and two of its restaurants reflect the East Asian theme. At 23 stories tall, Okura is one of the highest buildings in Amsterdam and provides panoramic views from its top-floor bar and many of the rooms. While rooms feel a bit generic compared to those at smaller four-pearl properties such as Hotel Estherea or The Toren, Okura offers far more in the way of features, including two Michelin-starred restaurants, a spa, and an indoor pool.
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Scene
Distinctively Japanese, with city views and canal-side scenery
A Japanese influence prevails at Okura in its decor, food, service, and overall ambiance. The hotel has a sleek design, featuring a marble lobby with curved wood paneling, vases of Japanese flowers, and a winding staircase. The spa, garden, and two of the restaurants are also Japanese in character, and the rooms have similar elements as well. Towering over the residential De Pijp district, the 23-floor property offers views available from few other buildings in Amsterdam. Okura also takes advantage of its canal-side location with a pleasant waterfront terrace. With its range of meeting facilities, the hotel attracts business travelers as well, but tourists also appreciate its quiet location a mile from the museums.
Location
In the residential De Pijp district, a mile from the Rijksmuseum
Okura is nestled on the Amstel Canal in the residential De Pijp section of Amsterdam. It's not as centrally located for sightseeing as some other major hotels, but the tram at Cornelis Troostplein is within short walking distance, providing access to the rest of the city. The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are one mile northwest and Leidseplein nightlife is more than a mile north. Anne Frank House and Dam Square are also to the north and accessible via public transportation. Schiphol Amsterdam Airport is about a 20-minute drive away.
Rooms
Upscale (if chain-like) rooms with Japanese elements, plush beds, and flat-screen TVs
The 300 rooms at the Okura Hotel feature dark woods and a blond, beige, and white color palette, with an overall contemporary feel. Decorated with Japanese art, spaces range from smaller Superior Rooms with peek-a-boo bathrooms to more expansive Presidential Suites. (The Executive Room we saw, however, looked a bit more generic decor-wise than the chic Superior Room, so note that upgrades in size may not translate to upgrades in decor.) Some rooms on the higher floors boast panoramic views of the city. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi (for a fee), Nespresso machines, adjustable lighting, and plush beds (though sometimes they are made up of two beds pushed together). The marble bathrooms are decked out with premium toiletries, heated mirrors, walk-in rain showers, and separate bathtubs, as well as bathrobes and slippers.
Features
An indoor pool, Michelin-starred dining, and cocktail bar with sweeping views
The amenities at the Okura Hotel are topped, literally, with the 23rd-floor champagne and cocktail bar with some of the best views in all of Amsterdam. Okura also has a lobby bar and four restaurants, including the Michelin one-star Japanese restaurant Yamazato and the two-star international restaurant Ciel Bleu. The health club (for a fee) boasts a sizable indoor pool, women's and mixed saunas, a Turkish steam room, and a fitness center, among other treats. The Japanese-style spa has massages, therapies, and a tea lounge. Also on-site are Japanese cooking classes, a business center, and a fine gift shop with Delft pottery and ceramics. A pleasant spot to pass the time, the waterfront terrace overlooks the scenic Amstel Canal.
