A step from Leidseplein, The Diamond Hotel is a 4-star hotel with a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Its location next to the museum district makes it useful if your plans include the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum.
Location and getting around
The address is Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 1, practically on Leidseplein itself. The Rijksmuseum and the main entrance to Vondelpark are about a 5-minute walk away, and the Van Gogh Museum about 10.
The Bloemenmarkt flower market is also about 10 minutes away. Dam Square is further, about 20, and Amsterdam Centraal about 35: from the train, a tram is better. Amsterdam Zuid is 2.9 km away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar, a coffee machine and a desk. The bathroom has a shower, hairdryer and toiletries.
- À la carte, continental or full English breakfast.
- Restaurant, bar and terrace.
- Bicycle rental and free wifi.
- According to the hotel, 24-hour reception, room service and airport transfers.
Who it suits
- Guests whose trip revolves around the museums.
- Anyone who wants to run or walk in Vondelpark in the morning.
- Visitors who like having restaurants and theatres nearby for evenings out.
- Travellers who will rent a bicycle and want the park next door.
Good to know
You can arrive between 15:00 and midnight; the hotel asks for photo ID and a credit card. The room must be vacated by 11:00. There are more hotels by the museums on the hotels in Amsterdam page.