Pestana Amsterdam Riverside
5 star hotelHotelAmsteldijk Ab 67 Amsterdam NL, Amsterdam, 1074NLD, NetherlandsExperience timeless elegance at this five-star Pestana Amsterdam Riverside hotel, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century landmark on the banks of the Amstel River. This neo-Renaissance building, once home to the city’s Town Hall and Archive, now blends historic grandeur with modern sophistication.
Unwind in the stylish rooms and suites, which feature plush bedding, marble bathrooms and contemporary design touches that celebrate the character of Amsterdam. Many rooms offer sweeping river views, and all include luxurious amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning and espresso machines.
After a day of sightseeing, guests can enjoy refined dining at the hotel’s restaurant and bar or relax in the tranquil spa and wellness area, which features an indoor pool and sauna.
Arriving in Amsterdam
1.8 mi from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
0.7 mi from Heineken Museum
Excellent
Good to know
- Friendly service
- Nice building
Excellent wellness hotel. Close to the city center and public transportation. Great rooms and fantastic service. Awesome vibe.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Beauty salon
- Bicycle rental
- Business services
- Car parking
- Cash machine
- Child and Baby services
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Connecting rooms
- Accessible facilities
- Express check out
- Gym
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Lift/Elevator
- Restaurant(s)
- Room service
- Shuttle services
- Spa facilities
- Swimming pool(s)
- Tour and Activities desk
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning service
- Express check-in
- Ice machine
Rooms
All 154 bedrooms, suites and studios have a relaxed and warm feel, some overlooking the beautiful Amstel River.
Each room offers a unique atmosphere, with wood beams and elegant floors to walls decorated with prints of old scripts.
All rooms are equipped with modern facilities, such as satellite TV, coffee and tea maker, and free wi-fi.
Location
Overlooking Amsterdam's hip De Pijp area, the hotel is nestled in a quiet space, away from the bustle of the more central canalways but near enough to walk to prime tourist sites. Check out the Heineken Experience and Carre Theatre, both within walking distance. Hermitage Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk museum are all within reach and Oud Zuid is a great choice for travellers interested in museums, culture and convenient public transport.
Our hints & tips
Expect high quality service and food at the Pestana Amsterdam Riverside restaurant, leaving you feeling well taken care of. Intimate yet casual, it's the perfect setting for breakfast, coffee, a meal or a drink after a busy day.
Need to unwind? The spa at Pestana Amsterdam Riverside includes an indoor swimming pool, a sauna and steam bath, as well as a fully equipped gym.
Arriving in Amsterdam
1.8 mi from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
0.7 mi from Heineken Museum
Excellent
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Friendly service
- Nice building
Rated by
Couple –
55%
Family –
36%
Solo –
8%
Business –
1%
Rated 4.5/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent wellness hotel. Close to the city center and public transportation. Great rooms and fantastic service. Awesome vibe.
Excellent Wellness Hotel
Excellent City Hotel
Review Highlights
Awesome vibe
- Positive: 96% said it was a stylish hotel.
- Positive: 87% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 82% thought, the hotel was modern.
- Positive: 77% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 70% thought the hotel was luxurious.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 83%.
- Positive: 83% were impressed by the valet service.
- Positive: 83% were impressed by the valet service.
- Positive: 80% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 50% thought the management was tolerable.
- Negative: For 82%, parking prices were too high.
Great location
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 93%.
- Positive: 73% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 71%.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 75%.
- Positive: 88% were impressed by the valet service.
- Positive: 80% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: Average proximity to the city centre, said 51%.
- Neutral: Parking was ok, according to 51%.
- Negative: For 85%, parking prices were too high.
- Negative: For 87%, parking prices were too high.
- Negative: 86% said the booking process was inefficient.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 92% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 71%.
- Neutral: 62% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Only 69% thought the service was professional.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 55%.
- Negative: 76% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 51% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 64% complained about the restaurant service.
- Negative: 70% didn't like the management.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 93% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 92% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 80%.
- Neutral: 61% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Only 66% thought the service was professional.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 58%.
- Negative: 55% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 71% complained about the restaurant service.
- Negative: 67% didn't like the management.
Clean
- Positive: 72% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 84% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 86% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 89% found the kitchenette to be good.
- Positive: 86% found the kitchenette to be good.
- Positive: 86% found the kitchenette to be good.
- Neutral: Only 50% said that wellness & sports facilities were clean enough.
- Neutral: Only 60% thought the pool was clean.
- Neutral: 68% said the view was so-so.
- Neutral: 64% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Neutral: For only 50%, the tv was ok.
- Neutral: 50% thought the minibar was ok.
- Negative: 81% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 53% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 92%.
- Negative: 81% said the bathroom was dirty.
Bar is awesome
- Positive: Delicious alcoholic drinks, according to 97%.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 80%.
- Positive: 73% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 82% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 89% found the kitchenette to be good.
- Neutral: Only 60% thought the pool was clean.
- Neutral: Only 60% thought the shower was ok.
- Neutral: 68% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Neutral: For only 50%, the tv was ok.
- Neutral: 50% thought the minibar was ok.
- Neutral: Only 60% found the balcony ok.
- Negative: 81% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 77% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 59% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 92%.
- Negative: 81% said the bathroom was dirty.
Great room
- Positive: 74% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 72% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 86% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 89% found the kitchenette to be good.
- Neutral: Only 67% said rooms were big enough.
- Neutral: 70% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: 64% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Neutral: 50% thought the minibar was ok.
- Neutral: 50% thought the minibar was ok.
- Negative: 58% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 78% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 55% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 92%.
- Negative: 81% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 58% thought the tv was sub-standard.
Great amenities
- Positive: 75% thought the building was wonderful.
- Positive: 95% thought the architecture was beautiful.
- Positive: 77% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 72% found the grounds to be nice.
- Positive: 79% said the facilities were very new.
- Positive: 85% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 90% found the kitchenette to be good.
- Neutral: 60% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Neutral: 50% thought the minibar was ok.
- Negative: 95% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: 66% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 89%.
- Negative: 61% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 69% said the bathroom was dirty.
Ordinary pool
- Positive: 79% thought it was pleasantly quiet.
- Neutral: Only 60% thought the pool was clean.
- Neutral: Only 68% said rooms were big enough.
- Neutral: 64% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 92%.
Sufficient wellness & sports facilities
- Neutral: 59% thought the sauna was ok.
- Neutral: Only 50% said that wellness & sports facilities were clean enough.
- Negative: 53% didn't like the fitness area.
- Negative: 67% found the side dishes unedible.
- Negative: The price was too high for 83%.
Value for money could be better
- Positive: 80% said that wellness & sports facilities were clean.
- Negative: 76% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: The price was too high for 56%.
Complaints about WiFi
- Neutral: Only 57% said that wellness & sports facilities were clean enough.
- Negative: 85% said the wifi quality was bad.
- Negative: The price was too high for 56%.
Complaints about WiFi
- Negative: 88% said the wifi quality was bad.
- Negative: The price was too high for 83%.
Complaints about WiFi
- Negative: 90% said the wifi quality was bad.
