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
2.8 mi from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
1.3 mi from Heineken Museum
Excellent
Good to know
- Stylish hotel
- Beautiful architecture
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
2.8 mi from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
1.3 mi from Heineken Museum
Excellent
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Stylish hotel
- Beautiful architecture
Rated by
Couple –
65%
Family –
19%
Solo –
13%
Business –
3%
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 Amenities
Review Highlights
Awesome vibe
- Positive: 97% said it was a stylish hotel.
- Positive: 100% thought, the hotel was modern.
- Positive: 90% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 81% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 91% thought the hotel was luxurious.
Great location
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 99%.
- Positive: 98% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 72%.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 88%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 95%.
- Positive: 90% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 95% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: Business sites within easy reach, said 100%.
- Positive: 91% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Negative: Not enough parking facilities, according to 51%.
- 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: 81% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 96% 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.
- Positive: 91% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Neutral: 63% said the elevator was ok.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 98% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 80% thought the dining area was clean.
- Positive: 96% loved the terrace.
- Positive: 84% found the grounds to be nice.
- Positive: Business facilities were excellent, according to 90%.
- Positive: 100% loved the outdoor sports facilities.
- Neutral: 65% said the elevator was ok.
- Negative: 87% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 51% said the bathroom was dirty.
Clean
- Positive: 88% said rooms were clean.
- 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: 52% said the bathroom was dirty.
Great room
- Positive: 98% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 84% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 82% thought rooms were spacious.
- Positive: 88% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 86% enjoyed the shower.
- Positive: 100% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 88% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: For only 68%, the bathroom was ok.
- Neutral: Only 65% thought the furniture was functional.
- Neutral: 55% thought the kitchenette was ok.
- Neutral: Only 60% found the balcony ok.
- Negative: 60% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 61%.
- Negative: 54% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 52% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 55% were disappointed with the minibar.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 92% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 87% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 75% found the kitchenette to be good.
- Neutral: 65% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Only 66% thought the service was professional.
- Neutral: 60% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 65%.
- Neutral: 63% said the recreation staff was ok.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 62%.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 55%.
- Neutral: For only 55%, the tv was ok.
- Neutral: 60% thought the kitchenette was ok.
- Negative: 58% 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.
Delicious food
- Positive: Yummy desserts, said 92%.
- Positive: 83% were happy with the price.
- Positive: 83% loved the dining experience.
- Positive: 85% enjoyed the snacks that were offered.
- Positive: 80% said the vegan options were great.
- Positive: 80% said the vegan options were great.
- Positive: 80% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Neutral: Side dishes were satisfying, according to only 64%.
- Neutral: 58% thought the vegetarian options were ok.
- Neutral: Dining area was clean enough, according to only 64%.
- Negative: 100% said the pork dishes didn't taste good.
Good internet service
- Positive: 100% thought it was a great value.
- Positive: 100% thought it was a great value.
- Positive: 84% were happy with the price.
- Positive: 84% loved the dining experience.
- Positive: 80% enjoyed the snacks that were offered.
- Positive: 70% enjoyed the side dishes.
- Positive: 88% said the vegan options were great.
- Positive: 86% thought the dining area was clean.
- 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 76%.
- 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.
- Neutral: Only 52% were satisfied with the beverage prices.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 62%.
- 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.
