The top boutique hotels in the Netherlands offer a wonderfully eclectic mix, from historically medieval to ultra-modern. Whatever your preference and wherever you want to stay in this intriguing country, there is a perfect hotel calling your name.
The Craftsmen
83 Singel, 1012 VE Amsterdam
You couldn’t be better located in Amsterdam than in this 17th-century canal-side boutique hotel, with 14 uniquely decorated rooms that are really fun to stay in. Each window has a beautiful canal view, and the ambience of the establishment is geared towards families looking for a luxurious but friendly stay.
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The Artist’s Room at The Craftsmen Hotel
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Ter Borch
Stationsweg 9, 8011 CZ Zwolle
Located in the historical Hanseatic city of Zwolle, Pillows Grand Boutique is one of the most charming hotels in the Netherlands. It sits on a tree-lined street in the city centre, accommodating a former 19th-century police station. Rooms are elegant, understated and well equipped. Facilities include a restaurant with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, two saunas and a fitness room.
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Double room at the Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Ter Borch
La Paulowna Boutique Hotel
Anna Paulownaplein 3, 2518 BK The Hague
La Paulowna in the vibrant city of The Hague is a model example of how great the small hotels in the Netherlands are. This hotel occupies a stately converted 20th-century bank near the city centre. Each room is individually styled and decorated, and some have a balcony or whirlpool tub. Amenities include a terraced restaurant and garden.
Presidential Suite at La Paulowna Boutique Hotel
Logement Swaenenvecht
Dorpsstraat 16a, 3611 AE Utrecht
If petite and perfectly formed guides your choice of boutique hotels in the Netherlands, you’ll instantly fall for Logement Swaenenvecht. Bed & breakfast accommodation is just seven rooms in a building that dates from 1678. The hotel sits in a lovely garden on the banks of the Vecht River, and each room is a picture of historic elegance with wooden floors.
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Helena Jacoba Suite at the Logement Swaenenvecht Hotel
Kasteel De Hooge Vuursche
Hilversumsestraatweg 14, 3744 KC Baarn
Equidistant from Amersfoort and Utrecht, this lovely boutique hotel offers accommodation in a refurbished 20th-century castle. Located in the beautiful countryside, you’ll be delighted by the superbly landscaped garden. Rooms are high-end, plush and sophisticated, complete with marble bathrooms. The rather upscale restaurant serves Mediterranean and Asian food.
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Restaurant of Hotel Kasteel De Hooge Vuursche
Hotel W Amsterdam
Spuistraat 175, 1012 VN Amsterdam
If you’re looking for hotels in Netherland with unique designs, you can always rely on Hotel W. Although a large chain with hotels all over the world, each one is completely different and always striking. There is something about Amsterdam’s W that evokes New York Jazz-Age style. Amenities include five restaurants and a rooftop pool with a lounge that provides unbeatable views of the city.
Suite with fireplace at the W Amsterdam Hotel
Hotel Prinsenhof
Martinikerkhof 23, 9712 JH Groningen
Occupying a red brick building from the 15th century, Hotel Prinsenhof is a modern amenity in a historic setting. Refined, chic and sophisticated rooms have wood-beamed ceilings and posh bathrooms with rainfall showers. Guests can dine in an upscale restaurant and enjoy drinks on the courtyard terrace of the trendy bar.
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Nassau Restaurant at the Prinsenhof Hotel
Landgoed De Holtweijde
Spiekweg 7, 7635 LP Lattrop
Some of the best boutique hotels in the Netherlands are set in the beautiful Dutch countryside, such as the Landgoed De Holtweijde. The brick & timber building sits in an 11-hectare estate, providing a lovely tranquil setting. Great for a retreat, there’s an excellent health & wellness centre with a spa, steam baths, indoor pool and superb fitness facilities. There are also tennis courts and a driving range. French food is served in the terraced restaurant.
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Suite with fireplace at the Landgoed De Holtweijde Hotel
Fort Resort Beemster
Nekkerweg 24, 1461 LC Zuidoostbeemster
You won’t find many boutique hotels in the Netherlands with the unique character of Fort Resort Beemster. Not only is it a former military fort surrounded by a moat, but it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At this very elegant hotel, guests can indulge in an upscale spa & wellness centre, multiple in- and outdoor pools and fine organic dining.
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Poterne Restaurant at the Fort Resort Beemster Hotel
The Dylan
Keizergracht, 384, 1016 GB Amsterdam
Each of the 40 rooms in this elegant 17th-century townhouse hotel is individually designed and decorated to make the most of the architectural features. Overlooking the Keizersgracht Canal, this smart hotel has a nice emphasis on food & drink with two restaurants, a lounge bar and a coffee shop. There’s also a fitness centre.
Suite at the Hotel El Dylan
Langoed Lauswolt
Van Harinxmaweg 10, 9244 CJ Beetsterzwaag
Ideal for an active but relaxing break, Lauswolt enjoys a peaceful location on the edge of the De Veluwe National Park. All rooms are air-conditioned, and the hotel restaurant was recently awarded a Michelin star. Amenities include a golf course, fitness centre, spa, and wellness centre with a Turkish steam bath, sauna and indoor swimming pool.
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Bistro Nijeholt Restaurant at the Langoed Lauswolt Hotel
Huize Hölterhof Sauna, Beauty en Wellness Hotel
Huize Holterhoflaan 10, 7534 PH Enschede
The idiosyncrasy of this hotel is that its outdoor pool is swimwear free. There aren’t many upscale hotels in the Netherlands where skinny dipping is actively encouraged. The relaxing rooms each have a terrace and are in a house that dates back to 1913. As well as the pool, there is a spa and sauna. Dining is in the restaurant with a garden-view terrace.
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Bistro Hölterhof Restaurant at the Sauna Hotel Beauty and Wellness Huize Hölterhof
Grand Hotel Karel V
Geertebolwerk , 1, 3511 XA Utrecht, Netherlands
One of the grandest boutique hotels in the Netherlands, the Grand hotel Karel V is housed in a 14th-century monastery where emperors, priests and medieval knights once resided. Located in the historic centre of Utrecht, the spacious rooms are classy but very comfortable. The fitness centre & spa features a sauna and indoor jet-stream pool, and you can walk off an excellent repast with a walk in the garden.
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Garden view room at the Grand Hotel Karel V
Sir Adam Hotel
Overhoeksplein 7, 1031 KS Amsterdam
As one of the trendiest small hotels in the Netherlands, you should head here if you have a love of music. Each room in this skyscraper overlooks the IJ river and has a record player with records available in the library. DJs also spin tunes in the funky burger bar. Rooms are industrial chic with custom-designed furniture and original modern art.
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Room overlooking the River IJ at the Sir Adam Hotel
Hampshire Hotel – Avenarius Ruurlo
Dorpsstraat 2, 7261 AW Ruurlo, Netherlands
With beautiful forests and picturesque countryside minutes away, this hotel offers charming holidays in the Netherlands. The accommodation is chic and comfy with luxurious touches. In addition to the hotel restaurant, there is a cosy tapas bar. Refreshments can be enjoyed on the garden-view terrace.
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Restaurant of the Hampshire Avenarius Ruurlo Hotel
