In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 58 guest reviews of The Dylan Amsterdam - The Leading Hotels of the World. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Service & staff and The rooms. The most common complaints: Rooms that feel small for the price. Split-level rooms with steep, narrow stairs down to the bathroom.
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Boutique hotel The Dylan is set along the Keizersgracht canal, in the heart of Amsterdam. Dam Square is a short walk away.
The Dylan offers different rooms and suites, some of them specially designed by Studio Linse, a well-known Dutch designer. All have luxurious bathrooms, a bathrobe and slippers. There is free Wi-Fi.
The Dylan has a fitness centre, a massage service and a garden with terrace. There is a lounge and bar to relax.
The Nine Streets shopping area can be found around the corner for guests who enjoy boutique shopping. All major sights are within walking distance. Trams, buses and metro stops are only minutes away.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 21 October 2026 · How we review hotels
The Dylan Amsterdam - The Leading Hotels of the World is ideal for guests who select their accommodation based on culinary excellence. This Nine Streets property offers onsite fine dining at its restaurant Vinkeles. Be aware that the historic layout includes steep stairs and limited wellness facilities.
Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 — the average across the 17 hotels we list in Amsterdam is 9.0.
- The signature restaurant Vinkeles is housed in a former 18th-century bakery, offering an intimate, high-end culinary experience alongside the more casual Bar Brasserie OCCO.
- Set along the prestigious Keizersgracht canal on the site of Amsterdam's first city theatre, whose 1637 stone gateway still frames the entrance, the hotel provides a quiet courtyard escape in the city center.
- While the hotel features a well-equipped fitness center, it lacks a full-service spa or swimming pool, though staff can arrange in-room treatments.
- Due to the heritage nature of the canal houses, some room categories feature split levels or steep stairs, which may pose challenges for guests with limited mobility.
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- Food lovers who want dinner at Vinkeles in a former 18th-century bakery
- Couples who want a split-level duplex room looking onto the secluded garden
- History lovers who want to enter through the 1637 gateway of Amsterdam's first theatre
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Prices at The Dylan Amsterdam - The Leading Hotels of the World
When we last checked (23 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €2,386 in total (€1,193 per night).
Across our last 30 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €540 to €1,931.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 58 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +An excellent breakfast that several guests rate among the best they have had
- +A cosy bar with great cocktails and a superb range of drinks
- +A highly praised restaurant and brasserie
- +A sweet treat left in the room each night
- –A breakfast buffet that feels expensive for what is offered
- –Breakfast options and pricing that some find confusing
”The bar area was cosy and a lovely place to sit after a day out. Superb range of drinks. One of the best breakfasts.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, professional staff who remember your name and habits
- +A concierge team praised for securing tickets, arranging canal tours and recommending restaurants
- +A turndown service that guests single out
- –Requests for a quiet room or a room change that were brushed aside
- –Service that can be inconsistent, with some staff showing attitude
- –A slow check-in and patchy communication from the concierge
”I've never stayed anywhere where everyone was this helpful and knowledgeable.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Luxurious, stylishly designed rooms
- +Spacious rooms and split-level suites, some with views over old Amsterdam
- +Very comfortable beds
- –Split-level rooms with steep, narrow stairs down to the bathroom
- –Some rooms are small, tucked under sloping ceilings or not like the photos
- –Courtyard-facing rooms where the blinds stay down for privacy, and awkward tub-showers
”The room is spacious, over two floors, with a bathroom looking out over the skyline of old Amsterdam.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Clean, well-kept rooms with real attention to detail
- +Housekeeping that guests describe as excellent
- –Parts of the hotel feel dated and in need of refurbishment
- –Maintenance issues such as a blocked drain and flickering lights
- –A strong cooking smell in the corridors and poor room cleaning for one guest
”The room was spacious, with housekeeping and attention to detail at their very best.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A canal-side setting in the heart of the city, within walking distance of museums, shops and restaurants
- +A quiet street away from the tourist crowds
”Perfect location that is quiet, convenient, and away from a lot of the tourist madness.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A quiet setting, even though it is so central
- –Thin walls and poor soundproofing, so you hear even whispers in the corridor
- –Courtyard rooms can be noisy, with gatherings going on late into the evening
- –Street noise in some rooms facing the front
”The rooms are stylishly furnished but, unfortunately, very poorly soundproofed.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Rooms that feel small for the price
- –Steep prices for small extras and drinks
- –A breakfast that many consider overpriced
”The buffet was very expensive for what was on offer.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is The Dylan Amsterdam - The Leading Hotels of the World from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)?
The Dylan Amsterdam - The Leading Hotels of the World is approximately 10.2 km from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate The Dylan Amsterdam - The Leading Hotels of the World?
The Dylan Amsterdam - The Leading Hotels of the World is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 694 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.3/10 from 238 guest reviews.
How many stars does The Dylan Amsterdam - The Leading Hotels of the World have?
The Dylan Amsterdam - The Leading Hotels of the World is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does The Dylan Amsterdam - The Leading Hotels of the World offer?
The Dylan Amsterdam - The Leading Hotels of the World offers free Wifi, non-smoking rooms, fitness center, 2 restaurants, room service and 24-hour front desk.
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