Hotel Okura Amsterdam

Beside the Noorder Amstelkanaal, on De Pijp's quieter southern edge, the Okura enjoys a calmer pace than the busy streets to the north. The Albert Cuyp Market and the neighbourhood's lively cafés and restaurants are about ten minutes' walk away, and Brouwerij Troost, a popular local brewery, is just five. Trams stop nearby, De Pijp metro station is around ten minutes on foot, and Museumplein is a taxi ride of around ten minutes

Okura brings Japanese hospitality to Amsterdam with precision. The public spaces are calm and minimalist, and the service is polished and attentive. A Japanese garden adds to the sense of calm, and despite the hotel's size, it never feels impersonal.

Room sizes are generous for Amsterdam, starting at 28 square metres. Every room has an Eastborn bed, a separate bathtub and rain shower, a large desk and a Nespresso machine. The upper floors overlook the city skyline. Executive rooms and suites include access to the Executive Lounge, with drinks and light snacks before dinner.

Ciel Bleu, on the 23rd floor, holds two Michelin stars and offers panoramic city views. Yamazato serves kaiseki cuisine and was the first traditional Japanese restaurant in Europe to earn a Michelin star. Sazanka offers teppanyaki cooked at your table, and Serre is a more relaxed option. The Twenty Third Bar is the place for a sunset cocktail high above Amsterdam.

Nagomi draws on Japanese wellness traditions. The indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room are included in every stay. Treatments range from massages and facials to manicures and pedicures, and the gym offers personal trainers and fitness classes.