Rosewood Amsterdam

Housed in the former Palace of Justice on the Prinsengracht, Rosewood is one of the last hotels permitted to open in the UNESCO-listed canal district, and it makes the most of its prime address. The Nine Streets, with their boutiques and cafés, are a short walk north; Leidseplein's theatres and live music are close by to the south, and Museumplein is an easy 15-minute stroll.

Studio Piet Boon designed the interiors, pairing the grand architecture with warm, custom-made furniture. More than 1,000 artworks run through the hotel, including pieces by Maarten Baas and Frank Stella. Behind the building lies De Tuin, a garden by the celebrated Dutch landscape architect Piet Oudolf.

Rooms start at a generous 31 square metres, with views over the canals, courtyards, or rooftops. Natural stone, fine furniture and a calm palette of greys and blues set the tone. The five signature Houses sit beneath the building's traditional sloping beams, each with its own butler.

Eeuwen celebrates seasonal Dutch produce at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The bright, airy Court is the hotel's heart, serving all-day dishes and afternoon tea. Advocatuur, named for the building's legal past, pours cocktails made with house-distilled jenever alongside Indian dishes from the tandoor.

Asaya is one of the city's most complete spas. Designed by Studio Piet Boon around the elements of wood, water, wind, and fire, it features a 12-metre indoor pool, sauna, and steam room. Treatments draw on Ayurveda and modern therapies, with skincare by Dr Barbara Sturm and a couples' suite. A gym and a Pilates studio complete the facilities.