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Hotel
de
L'Europe
Amsterdam
has been known for centuries as the home of
great artists like Vermeer, Rembrandt and Van
Gogh but art isn’t confined to the canvas alone.
It can be found in a lovely garden or even a
well-appointed inn. At the HOTEL DE L’EUROPE
they believe that, “art begins where the
potential of most people ends. That is why we
like to turn hospitality into an art.” It’s
quite a difficult philosophy but they have
remained true to it on every one of my visits. I
think that part of the reason for this lies in
the hands of the Managing Director, Adriaan W.
Grandia. He has been with the Hotel de l’Europe
for over 24 years. During that time he has
personally put his stamp of approval on all
aspects of the hotel and it is his attention to
detail that has maintained their reputation for
all these years.
But
the de L’Europe has been a luxury hotel for more
than just a quarter of a century. It was
originally built in 1896 on the foundation of an
old castle. Since it’s opening, it has
continually been sought after as a vacation and
business destination and once you enter their
opulent lobby, you’ll understand why. It’s
filled with beautiful chandeliers, rich
furnishings, fine architectural details and
19th century
paintings.
Though
the lobby is gorgeous, the bedrooms are
masterpieces. Each room blends rich, vibrant
colors with oversized beds, elegant draperies
and my favorite, fresh flowers.
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AMSTERDAM, THE
NETHERLANDS
HOTEL DE
L'EUROPE
Nieuwe
Doelenstraat 2-8,
1012
CP Amsterdam
The
Netherlands
Tel:
(+31) 20 5311777
Fax:
(+31) 20 5311778
hotel@leurope.nl
Web: www.leurope.nl/
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The
baths are all done in marble. They have deep
tubs, his and her sinks and wall to wall
mirrors. For weary travelers, they have
complimentary mineral water and fresh fruit. The
suites at the Hotel de L’Europe give their
visitors added space and comfort with an
additional sitting area.
The
Hotel de L’Europe has several restaurants that
all prepare meals that are works of art
themselves. Their fine dining option is the
Excelsior. Here you’ll find a table overlooking
the canal with piano music playing in the
background. The menu contains traditional
European dishes as well as a daily sampling
menu. They also have an extensive wine
cellar.
For
a more casual meal that is no less elegant, eat
at Brasserie le Ralais. This is an informal but
intimate restaurant that was recently awarded a
Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide. La Terrasse
provides dinners with a view. Here you can
actually sit right outside on the canal and
watch boats drift by. The Lobby Lounge serves
snacks and drinks throughout the day but I
recommend making time for the English afternoon
tea service. At night pop into Freddy’s Bar to
find indigenous beers or trendy cocktails.
While
a perfect view of the canals maybe enough for
me, others may want their own pool, and the
Hotel de L’Europe delivers that and a full
fitness center as well.
The
location of the Hotel de l’Europe couldn’t be
better. It’s in the middle of town, right across
the canal from the flower market, which means
you can walk to just about anywhere you want to
go. However if you’re not in the mood for
stroll, hop on a water taxi. Can you think of a
better way to see a city that’s built on canals?
So, for one of the best places to stay in
Amsterdam,
don’t miss the Hotel de
l’Europe. | | |
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