Soho House Amsterdam
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Soho House Amsterdam · Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Key Highlights
- ✓Rooftop: Food and drink service is available at the rooftop pool area, perfect for enjoying sundowners with a view.
- ✓Gym Equipment: While the gym is fantastic, one review outside of Amsterdam mentioned overcomplicated gym equipment at a Soho House property in general.
Expert Review: Soho House Amsterdam
Soho House Amsterdam, a distinguished Michelin Key One-Keys property, offers a unique blend of historical grandeur and contemporary club culture in the heart of the Dutch capital. Recognized by the Michelin Guide for its remarkable design, excellent service, and unique personality, the hotel provides a "very special stay" for its guests.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The overall sentiment for Soho House Amsterdam is overwhelmingly positive, reflected in its Michelin Key recognition. Guests frequently praise its stylish design, prime location, and extensive amenities, often describing it as a "home away from home". While some initial service experiences can be inconsistent, the consensus points to a luxurious and comfortable stay, particularly appealing to those familiar with the Soho House brand.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently rave about several standout features:
- Design: Housed in the monumental 1930s Art Deco Bungehuis building, the hotel beautifully preserves original features like stained-glass windows, timber panelling, and parquet floors, blended with mid-century modern interiors and Dutch contemporary art. This unique aesthetic has even won an interior design award.
- Rooftop Pool: The spectacular rooftop with a swimming pool, daybeds, and loungers offers breathtaking views over the city, serving as a major draw for relaxation and sundowners.
- Amenities: The comprehensive array of facilities includes a lavish House Gym (featuring classes, personal trainers, and even a climbing wall), a Cowshed spa for treatments and relaxation, a private 36-seat cinema, and various event spaces.
- Location: Its central position on the Singel Canal, at the edge of the Nine Streets and canal district, makes it incredibly convenient for exploring Amsterdam's major attractions, shopping, and nightlife.
3. Room Quality
Soho House Amsterdam features 79 bedrooms, ranging from 'Tiny' to 'XL', all embodying the signature Soho House style. Rooms showcase original Art Deco features, parquet floors, and luxurious textiles in a palette of grey, blue, and copper. Guests describe them as tasteful and comfortable, feeling more like a stylish friend's guest room than an anonymous hotel space.
Key details include:
- Comfort: Super-king beds are standard, and even "Small" room categories can feel surprisingly roomy with seating areas.
- Design Elements: Bespoke headboards, sometimes with charming details like tiny tulips, contribute to the unique aesthetic.
- Bathroom: Bathrooms are well-appointed with extensive Cowshed amenities.
- Unique Touches: Rooms often include quirky surprises like well-equipped cocktail cabinets.
- Views & Features: Guests recommend booking rooms with "Plus" in their title for canal views. Larger rooms (Big, Large, XL) may feature freestanding copper bathtubs.
4. Dining Experience
The hotel offers diverse dining options:
- Cecconi's: Located on the ground floor and open to the public, Cecconi's serves Northern Italian cuisine, including handmade pasta and seafood. It's described as a "buzzy Italian stronghold".
- House Kitchen: Serving European cuisine with local influences throughout the day, from breakfast to late-night bites.
- Rooftop: Food and drink service is available at the rooftop pool area, perfect for enjoying sundowners with a view.
Some guests have noted a desire for more diverse local Dutch cuisine on the House Kitchen menu, beyond standard Soho House fare.
5. Service & Staff
Feedback on service is generally positive, with many guests praising the staff as "kind, helpful," "warm and receptive," and "attentive, professional, and eager to assist". They are often commended for quick check-ins, offering local tips, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. However, one guest reported a "frosty welcome" at the "teeny tiny reception area" and a lack of assistance with luggage upon arrival. Soho House also has a strict policy banning phone calls and photo-taking in communal areas, which staff enforce.
6. Location & Accessibility
Soho House Amsterdam boasts an "ideal location", "right on the Singel Canal and slap bang in the centre of Amsterdam". It is situated at the edge of the Nine Streets and the canal district, offering easy access to myriad attractions.
- Walking Distance: Amsterdam Centraal is approximately a 12-minute walk away. Major sights like the Royal Palace, Dam Square, and the Anne Frank House are also within easy reach.
- Public Transport: Rokin metro station is just a five-minute stroll away, providing convenient access to other parts of the city. Schiphol airport is about a 20-minute drive.
7. Value & Pricing
Soho House Amsterdam is considered a premium property, and its rooms tend to be "pricey". However, guests often feel the extensive range of amenities, unique design, and central location make it "worth the dosh". Non-members can book rooms, but Soho House members and Soho Friends (a paid membership offering access to bedrooms and benefits at spas and restaurants for €140 for 12 months) can access reduced rates.
8. Common Complaints
While largely positive, some recurring criticisms include:
- Initial Service: One guest experienced a less-than-warm welcome and lack of luggage assistance upon arrival.
- Strict Rules: The strict policy on no phone calls or photography in communal areas can be perceived as rigid by some guests.
- Dining Variety: A desire for more diverse local Dutch cuisine in the House Kitchen has been mentioned.
- Facility Access/Overcrowding: Some negative feedback mentions difficulty accessing facilities due to overcrowding or occasional issues with room amenities like air conditioning.
- Gym Equipment: While the gym is fantastic, one review outside of Amsterdam mentioned overcomplicated gym equipment at a Soho House property in general.
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Points to Consider
- •While largely positive, some recurring criticisms include:
- •Facility Access/Overcrowding: Some negative feedback mentions difficulty accessing facilities due to overcrowding or occasional issues with room amenities like air conditioning.
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Recent Guest Reviews
Andrew Horowitz
We had an amazing stay at Soho House Amsterdam for my birthday. Big thanks to Enrico and the front desk team for the great restaurant and nightlife tips — and for helping us get reservations (a must in Amsterdam!). The rooms were fantastic, with incredible shower pressure, and the common floor had a great vibe with good food and drinks. The gym and sauna were spotless and exactly what you need aft...
Lindsey Kennedy
I had a very uncomfortable experience with the front desk here. I traveled from NYC for work, and arrived at the hotel at 8:00 am. Since I was exhausted, I simply asked if it would be possible to pay for the previous night in order to access a room prior to the afternoon check-in time. The front desk manager Enrico Goffi rudely laughed at my request, said it was strange, and also impossible. He sa...
Rush Baker
The space itself is amazing and in a great location. Unfortunately, I had a strange interaction with a bartender that made the experience less enjoyable. Despite clearly waiting for quite a while, I was repeatedly skipped over when trying to order — three times in a row — in a way that felt personal. I was also the only person of color at the bar at the time, which made the situation feel even mor...
Jesse Neargarder
We stayed in the XL monumental room for several nights in November. The room was absolutely beautiful and the water pressure out of this world. Upon arrival there is no one at the door to greet you or to help you get your bags up the stairs, seem incongruous with a nicer property. The check in was clunky and uninviting, as well. No offer to help us up to the room as members dashed by and took up ...
Diana Sanni
Epic. Soho House member but I usually don't tend to stay at the hotel when in a city. But this was an excellent experience. The rooms are stunning, rooms service and turn down service excellent. Good location with easy walking distance to a lot of cool spots.
Sara
The best Soho house team across all the houses! Everyone is so lovely. Room is perfect, they very kindly upgraded us too. Very central location too.
About One Michelin Key
One Michelin Key is awarded to hotels that offer a very special stay. These properties are characterized by their unique personality, high quality, and ability to create memorable experiences for guests.
