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
- Nice building
- Friendly service
Excellent wellness hotel. Close to the city center and public transportation. Great room. Awesome vibe. Great pool.
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
- Nice building
- Friendly service
Rated by
Couple –
53%
Family –
37%
Solo –
9%
Business –
1%
Rated 4.5/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent wellness hotel. Close to the city center and public transportation. Great room. Awesome vibe. Great pool.
Excellent Wellness Hotel
Excellent City Hotel
Review Highlights
Awesome vibe
- Positive: 97% said it was a stylish hotel.
- Positive: 84% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 77% thought the hotel was luxurious.
- Positive: 81% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 79% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 94% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 86%.
- Positive: 83% were impressed by the valet service.
- Positive: 83% were impressed by the valet service.
- Positive: 80% said the recreation staff was great.
- Negative: 82% complained about the restaurant service.
- Negative: 78% didn't like the management.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 94% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 94% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 100%.
- Positive: 88% were impressed by the valet service.
- Positive: 80% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 62% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Only 64% thought the service was professional.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 52%.
- Neutral: 62% found the room service acceptable.
- Negative: 75% complained about the restaurant service.
- Negative: 71% didn't like the management.
- Negative: 86% said the booking process was inefficient.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 96%.
- Positive: 72% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 80%.
- Neutral: Reasonably accessible by car, said 54%.
- Negative: 83% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: Not enough parking facilities, according to 51%.
- Negative: For 92%, parking prices were too high.
- Negative: 57% didn't like the management.
Great location
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 96%.
- Positive: 76% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 83% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: 86% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 74% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: Average proximity to the city centre, said 56%.
- Neutral: Parking was ok, according to 50%.
- Neutral: Reasonably accessible by car, said 54%.
- Neutral: For only 59%, the tv was ok.
- Neutral: 64% thought the kitchenette was ok.
- Negative: For 75%, parking prices were too high.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 93%.
- Negative: 75% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 60% were disappointed with the minibar.
Bar is awesome
- Positive: Delicious alcoholic drinks, according to 93%.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 100%.
- Positive: 86% said the facilities were very new.
- Positive: 88% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 70% liked the big bathroom.
- Positive: 86% found the kitchenette to be good.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 57%.
- Neutral: Only 57% said that wellness & sports facilities were clean enough.
- Neutral: Only 60% thought the pool was clean.
- Neutral: Only 60% thought the shower was ok.
- Neutral: For only 61%, the tv was ok.
- Neutral: 64% thought the kitchenette was ok.
- Negative: 53% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 92%.
- Negative: 82% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 60% were disappointed with the minibar.
Clean
- Positive: 80% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 78% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 79% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 72% liked the big bathroom.
- Positive: 71% found the kitchenette to be good.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 57%.
- Neutral: Only 57% said that wellness & sports facilities were clean enough.
- Neutral: Only 60% thought the pool was clean.
- Neutral: Only 66% thought the shower was ok.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 57%.
- Neutral: Only 60% found the balcony ok.
- Negative: 84% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 54% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 92%.
- Negative: 66% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 60% were disappointed with the minibar.
Great amenities
- Positive: 81% thought the building was wonderful.
- Positive: 94% thought the architecture was beautiful.
- Positive: 81% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 78% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 70% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: 63% found the grounds not bad.
- Neutral: For only 60%, the facilities were new enough.
- Neutral: For 61%, the outdoor sports facilities were ok.
- Neutral: Only 65% thought the shower was ok.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 57%.
- Negative: 96% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 92%.
- Negative: 66% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 60% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 60% were disappointed with the minibar.
Great room
- Positive: 81% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 80% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 79% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: Only 69% said rooms were big enough.
- Neutral: For only 55%, the bathroom was ok.
- Neutral: Only 62% thought the shower was ok.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 57%.
- Negative: 82% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 59% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 59% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 93%.
- Negative: 62% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 60% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 60% were disappointed with the minibar.
Very comfortable
- Positive: 81% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 75% thought it was pleasantly quiet.
- Neutral: Only 69% said rooms were big enough.
- Neutral: 68% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 93%.
Great pool
- Positive: Yummy desserts, said 74%.
- Neutral: Only 60% thought the pool was clean.
- Negative: For 56%, the dining experience was not enjoyable.
- Negative: The price was too high for 56%.
- Negative: 57% found the side dishes unedible.
Sufficient wellness & sports facilities
- Neutral: 60% thought the sauna was ok.
- Neutral: For only 68%, the fitness area was satisfactory.
- Neutral: Only 57% said that wellness & sports facilities were clean enough.
- Negative: The price was too high for 80%.
- Negative: 57% found the side dishes unedible.
Food is all right
- Neutral: Only 60% were satisfied with the menu.
- Neutral: Desserts were ok, said 67%.
- Negative: 62% found the side dishes unedible.
- Negative: The price was too high for 86%.
- Negative: The price was too high for 67%.
Value for money could be better
- Negative: 83% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: The price was too high for 86%.
- Negative: 64% said that wellness & sports facilities were unclean.
Complaints about WiFi
- Negative: 92% said the wifi quality was bad.
- Negative: The price was too high for 67%.
Complaints about WiFi
- Negative: 94% said the wifi quality was bad.
