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12 6 T HE N E T HERLA N D S

ADUARD AMSTERDAM

Herberg Onder de Linden In an inn dating back Blakes Overlooking the prestigious Keizersgracht
to 1735 is this Michelin-starred restaurant with canal, Blakes is arguably the city’s chicest hotel.
rooms, serving enticing French and Dutch Anouska Hempel has created a stylish retreat in a
specialities. The old building is well maintained discreet location. Rooms are decorated in luxury
and free of historic tweeness; rooms are fabrics and individually themed on Dutch history.
decorated in restful, contemporary style. The restaurant’s cuisine is equally distinctive,
N Burg. van Barneveldweg 3, 9831 RD Aduard. inspired by 16th-century merchant adventurers.
Map p125 E1. § (050) 403 1406. ` (050) 403 1814. N Keizersgracht 384, 1016 GB Amsterdam.
$ herberg@slaanamar.nl 0 b,l,d. Rooms 5. Map p124 C3. § (20) 530 2010. ` (20) 530 2030.
∂¢ Sun, Mon; 1 week July; New Year. $ hotel@blakes.nl 0 b,l,d (restaurant closed Sat lunch,
/ AE, DC, MC, V. ¡ Sun). Rooms 41. ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡
AMSTERDAM AMSTERDAM

Ambassade The atmosphere is quiet, and service Canal House 17th-century house with narrow
solicitous in this hotel occupying a series of winding stairs, beautifully executed period
elegant canalside houses. Books by many of the decoration, and an old-fashioned bar where
writers who have stayed here adorn the Louis XVI guests meet to chat. Breakfast is served in the
lounge. Bedrooms are decorated in French salon, where guests are welcome to play the
classical or English country style. The hotel has its grand piano. Ask for a room facing the canal or
own massage centre and internet room. the garden.
N Herengracht 341, 1016 AZ Amsterdam. Map p124 C3. N Keizersgracht 148, 1015 CX Amsterdam.
§ (020) 555 0222. ` (020) 555 0277. Map p124 C3. § (020) 622 5182. ` (020) 624 1317.
$ info@ ambassade-hotel.nl 0 b. Rooms 59. $ info@canalhouse.nl 0 b. Rooms 26. ∂¢ Never.
÷ ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡ / DC, MC, V. ¡¡

AKKRUM BRONKHORST
De Oude Schouw A hotel-restaurant in a rural De Gouden Leeuw This 17th-century inn has an
waterfront setting, with pool and a boat for hire. extensive seasonal menu, and simple rooms with
The restaurant specializes in game. wooden floors, fresh flowers and box beds.
N Oude Schouw 6, 8491 MP Akkrum. Map p125 D1. N Bovenstraat 2, 7226 LM Bronkhorst. Map p125 E3.
§ (0566) 652125. ` (0566) 652102. $ postbus@ § (0575) 451231. ` (0575) 450123. $ oechies@
oudeschouw.nl 0 b,l,d. Rooms 15. ¡¡ worldonline.nl 0 b,l,d. Rooms 11. ¡¡
AMSTERDAM DELFT
Seven Bridges You can count seven bridges from Museumhotel The name refers to the Delftware
this charming and immaculately decorated hotel. specially commissioned for this elegant canalside
Wooden floors, Persian carpets and antique hotel, and the art displays. Bedrooms are modern.
furniture. Breakfast served in your room. N Oude Delft 189, 2611 HD Delft. Map p125 C3.
N Reguliersgracht 31, 1017 LK Amsterdam. Map p124 § (015) 214 0930. ` (015) 215 3079.
C3. § (020) 623 1329. 0 b. Rooms 8. ¡¡ $ info@museumhotel.nl 0 b. Rooms 51. ¡¡