Rosewood opens €1,200/night hotel on Prinsengracht in Amsterdam city center
Rosewood’s luxury hotel on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam is open from today. According to the Rosewood Amsterdam site, rates start at 935 euros per person per night, before taxes and fees. If you’d like flexibility in your booking, the ability to move your dates, you’ll have to pay 200 euros extra, before taxes and fees.
The luxury hotel is located in the former Palace of Justice, situated on the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canals. “This iconic property will be the last new hotel development permitted within a monumental building in Amsterdam,” the hotel company said in a press statement in January. Rosewood noted this as a point of pride, saying that it reinforces “Rosewood’s position as a leader in luxury lifestyle.” But according to Parool, it is a point of contention because the city government no longer wants to promote tourism with luxury hotels.
The hotel offers 134 guest rooms and suites, “many offering views of the picturesque canals, peaceful courtyards, and classic townhouse rooftops,” as well as three restaurants and bars and an in-house distillery, Rosewood said. “Rosewood Amsterdam will embody the Dutch concept of gezelligheid —a welcoming and cozy atmosphere.”
“Our mission is to craft an experience where Amsterdam’s rich history and culture intertwine with Rosewood’s distinctive lifestyle,” said Thomas Harlander, managing director of Rosewood Amsterdam. “By honoring the architectural legacy of the former Palace of Justice and creating thoughtfully designed spaces, we are not only restoring a cherished landmark for the people of Amsterdam but also inviting guests to immerse themselves in the heart of this vibrant city. It’s a celebration of heritage, innovation, and meaningful connections.”
The Rosewood Amsterdam was ten years in the making. The process started at a time when Amsterdam was still fervent for luxury accommodations for guests to the city. But the sentiment has since changed drastically in the Dutch capital. The city center is almost always crowded with tourists, and locals complain that holiday rentals have made their city unaffordable to live in.
