Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre is a large 4-star hotel on Piet Heinkade, on the banks of the IJ and east of Amsterdam Centraal. It has a spa, a gym and a restaurant, so it is a good fit if you want a full range of services and water views rather than sleeping among the canals.
Location and getting around
You can walk to Amsterdam Centraal in about 15 minutes, an advantage if you arrive by train or plan day trips out of the city. Dam Square is about a 25-minute walk and Rembrandtplein about 30.
Leidseplein is already about 2.6 km away, and for that a tram or bicycle is worth it. According to the hotel, the Muziekgebouw Bimhuis tram stop is right opposite.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are soundproofed, air-conditioned and have river or city views. They include free wifi, a minibar, a Nespresso machine with tea and coffee, and a TV to which you can cast content from your phone with Chromecast.
The restaurant serves international cuisine with local, seasonal produce, and in the lobby there is a bar for something light or a cocktail. The wellness centre has a sauna, and there is a gym. Breakfast is an international buffet, with à la carte dishes.
Who it suits
- Guests arriving or leaving by train who want the station within a walk.
- Business travellers or congress visitors who value a soundproofed room.
- Anyone who fancies a sauna or the gym after a day on foot.
- Travellers who prefer a view of the IJ to a canal.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 until midnight and check-out from 7:00 to 12:00. You will need to show photo ID and a credit card at registration. If you want to compare with more central areas, see the list of places to stay in Amsterdam.