Canal House
Living in a Picture-Perfect Canal House
In Jordaan, the former working-class neighborhood, lies this little gem of a hotel, right on the Keizersgracht, perhaps the most beautiful canal in the heart of Amsterdam's canal ring.
The view from the room over the enchanting canal is so dreamy that it truly tempts us to have breakfast in bed.
However, the delicious breakfast lovingly prepared in the large ground-floor salon, with a view of the charming garden, is worth tearing ourselves away from the morning view of the gently swaying canal boats.
And right outside the door awaits one of the most delightful quarters of the Dutch capital.
Rembrand-Colors and Velvet Curtains
The canal house that hosts this charming boutique hotel is, like most of its kind, a 17th-century monument.
Once belonging to wealthy merchants, it became a hotel in the 1950s and is now, to our great fortune, one of the most delightful accommodations we can book in Amsterdam.
Narrow winding staircases, dark wall colors, heavy purple fabrics, antique oak floors, historical fittings and carvings create an atmosphere reminiscent of the paintings of the old Dutch masters.
Large windows allow ample light, reflecting the passing water, to flood the rooms, ensuring the venerable decor never feels gloomy.
Modern art hangs alongside baroque paintings. Stylish and spacious bathrooms adjoin creaking floorboards. Cozy, lavish beds compete with inviting garden spots.
The wonderfully warm and attentive team does everything to maintain a continuous sense of well-being.
Canal House is truly one of those places we find hard to leave.
