Nhow Amsterdam Rai
4 star hotelHotelEuropaboulevard 2b, Amsterdam, 1078 RV, NetherlandsWith its quirky, distinct look, you’ll easily spot this hotel from afar. Designed by famous architect Reinier de Graaf, the Nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel is located in the city's bustling business district and a 20-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal Station.
With 650 rooms spread over 24 floors, all with floor-to-ceiling windows and views across the city, you’ll be in no hurry to leave your room.
Check out the three large terraces on the 17th floor for incomparable views.
For the fitness fanatics, there’s a free gym with all the equipment you need for a workout.
The hotel also has an on-site guest relations team to help you make the most of your stay in Amsterdam.
Eco-friendly: NH Hotel Group participates in a sustainability program promoting practices that care for the environment. Innovation and eco-efficiency guarantee that guests feel the place, and enjoy a healthy diet and sense of well-being.
Arriving in Amsterdam
4.5 km from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
2.1 km from Heineken Museum
Excellent
Good to know
- Beautiful architecture
- Stylish hotel
Excellent for traveling with friends. Close to Amsterdam Centraal. Great rooms in excellent location. Awesome vibe.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Business services
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Gym
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Lift/Elevator
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe
Rooms
The hotel’s 650 modern rooms are colourful and bright with floor-to-ceiling windows. Everything you need for a peaceful stay is available, including wi-fi and free toiletries. Wash away the fatigue of the day in a rain shower and enjoy a good night's sleep in a super comfortable bed.
Location
With the RAI Congress Centre next door and the city centre just a few minutes away, the hotel offers easy access to all of Amsterdam's main attractions via the nearby metro station. Enjoy major sights such as the Anne Frank House and The Upside Down Amsterdam. For beer lovers, the Heineken Experience is not to be missed.
Our hints & tips
An American and continental buffet breakfast is served at the restaurant in the morning, located on the 17th floor.
Relax, too, at the trendy bar on the first floor, which offers an extensive wine and cocktail list.
Located on the 9th, 16th and 19th floors, the hotel's gyms are all equipped with a range of cardio equipment, so sneak in that workout while you can!
Arriving in Amsterdam
4.5 km from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
2.1 km from Heineken Museum
Excellent
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Beautiful architecture
- Stylish hotel
Rated by
Couple –
65%
Family –
20%
Solo –
13%
Business –
2%
Rated 4.7/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent for traveling with friends. Close to Amsterdam Centraal. Great rooms in excellent location. Awesome vibe.
Excellent Overall Ranking
Excellent Dining Experience
Review Highlights
Awesome vibe
- Positive: 97% said it was a stylish hotel.
- Positive: 100% thought, the hotel was modern.
- Positive: 91% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 84% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 91% thought the hotel was luxurious.
Great location
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 100%.
- Positive: 98% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 90%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 95%.
- Positive: 91% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: Business sites within easy reach, said 100%.
- Positive: 81% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: 91% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Neutral: Average proximity to the city centre, said 69%.
- Negative: Not enough parking facilities, according to 52%.
- Negative: For 95%, parking prices were too high.
Great amenities
- Positive: 91% thought the building was wonderful.
- Positive: 97% thought the architecture was beautiful.
- Positive: 99% said the facilities were very new.
- Positive: 84% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 88% loved the terrace.
- Positive: 82% found the grounds to be nice.
- Positive: Business facilities were excellent, according to 92%.
- Positive: 100% loved the outdoor sports facilities.
- Positive: 91% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Neutral: 67% said the elevator was ok.
Clean
- Positive: 86% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 97% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 88% loved the terrace.
- Positive: 84% found the grounds to be nice.
- Positive: Business facilities were excellent, according to 92%.
- Positive: 100% loved the outdoor sports facilities.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 54%.
- Neutral: Dining area was clean enough, according to only 64%.
- Neutral: 59% said the elevator was ok.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 98% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 96% loved the terrace.
- Positive: 85% found the grounds to be nice.
- Positive: Business facilities were excellent, according to 90%.
- Positive: 100% loved the outdoor sports facilities.
- Neutral: Dining area was clean enough, according to only 64%.
- Neutral: 60% said the elevator was ok.
- Negative: 87% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 52% said the bathroom was dirty.
Great room
- Positive: 98% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 81% thought rooms were spacious.
- Positive: 82% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 86% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 100% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 87% enjoyed the shower.
- Positive: 87% liked the big bathroom.
- Positive: 80% enjoyed the balcony.
- Neutral: For only 68%, the bathroom was ok.
- Neutral: Only 67% thought the furniture was functional.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 54%.
- Neutral: Only 60% found the balcony ok.
- Negative: 61% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 56%.
- Negative: 57% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 56% were disappointed with the minibar.
Good internet service
- Positive: 100% thought it was a great value.
- Positive: 92% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 85%.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 73%.
- Positive: 75% found the kitchenette to be good.
- Neutral: 53% thought the wifi quality was ok.
- Neutral: Only 67% thought the service was professional.
- Neutral: 63% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 65%.
- Neutral: 67% said the recreation staff was ok.
- Neutral: 60% thought the kitchenette was ok.
- Negative: 56% said the booking process was inefficient.
- Negative: 55% didn't like the management.
- Negative: 54% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 53% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 65% didn't like the balcony.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 93% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 92% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 75% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 85%.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 73%.
- Neutral: 66% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Only 67% thought the service was professional.
- Neutral: 65% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 67%.
- Negative: 56% said the booking process was inefficient.
- Negative: 55% didn't like the management.
Delicious food
- Positive: Yummy desserts, said 91%.
- Positive: 84% were happy with the price.
- Positive: 86% loved the dining experience.
- Positive: 82% enjoyed the snacks that were offered.
- Positive: 71% said the vegetarian options were great.
- Positive: 80% said the vegan options were great.
- Neutral: Only 66% were satisfied with the menu.
- Neutral: Side dishes were satisfying, according to only 64%.
- Neutral: Dining area was clean enough, according to only 64%.
- Negative: 67% said the pork dishes didn't taste good.
Bar is awesome
- Positive: Delicious alcoholic drinks, according to 75%.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 73%.
- Positive: 85% loved the dining experience.
- Positive: 80% enjoyed the snacks that were offered.
- Positive: 70% enjoyed the side dishes.
- Positive: 90% said the vegan options were great.
- Positive: 86% thought the dining area was clean.
- Negative: 59% said beverages were too expensive.
- Negative: 94% said the pork dishes didn't taste good.
- Negative: 56% said the vegetarian options were not great.
Bar is awesome
- Positive: Delicious alcoholic drinks, according to 71%.
- Positive: 100% thought it was a great value.
- Negative: 56% said beverages were too expensive.
- Negative: Bar service was unacceptable, according to 60%.
Fairly good value for money
- Positive: 78% were happy with the price.
- Positive: 100% thought it was a great value.
- Negative: 85% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 59% said beverages were too expensive.
