Hotel Okura Amsterdam is a Japanese-style 5-star hotel on Ferdinand Bolstraat, south of the centre and close to the Amstel. It belongs to The Leading Hotels of the World, and food is its strong point, with four restaurants. It suits business trips, short breaks for good eating and stays where the hotel matters as much as the city.
Location and getting around
Amsterdam RAI station, with its convention centre, is about a 20-minute walk away, as are the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam Zuid station is about 30 minutes on foot. For the historic centre and Dam Square, more than 2.5 km away, use public transport or a bicycle. According to the hotel, Schiphol Airport is about 15 minutes away.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms and suites are in a tall building with city views. They have a bathroom with a rain shower and a large desk.
- Four restaurants, including Ciel Bleu on the 23rd floor, serving international cuisine; Yamazato, for Japanese kaiseki; and Sazanka, where chefs cook in front of you.
- Nagomi spa with an indoor pool.
- Buffet breakfast with European and Asian options.
Who it suits
- Guests attending a congress or trade fair at the RAI.
- Anyone for whom Japanese food is one of the reasons for the trip.
- Travellers who want a pool and spa in the same hotel to rest between visits.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00. Confirm the check-out time with the hotel before you arrive, because the one listed is not the usual one. At reception you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. More options on the hotels in Amsterdam page.