Rooms

Hotel details

The 4-star Amsterdam American Hotel is situated right on the lively Leidseplein, it has its own boat landing and features rooms with views of the canal or the Leidseplein. Built in 1900, using original Art Nouveau architectural style, the decorative features can be found in the cafe, public areas and some of the 175 non-smoking rooms. Hotel guests are invited to make use of our fitness and sauna facilities, free of charge.

Food & Beverages

The Café American is opened for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake. Dinner can be enjoyed in a classical setting under Tiffany lamps and original wall paintings, featuring scenes from Shakespeare’s 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. On Sunday, a lively Jazz Brunch is served from 12:30 to 15:30. High Tea is available every Saturday and is served from 14:00 to 17:00. The Bar American offers award winning cocktails or the famous ‘biertje’ with Dutch snacks. A monthly changing seasonal 3-course menu is also offered, along with other seasonal dishes. The kitchen is opened until 22:00. The Café American is opened from Monday to Friday between 06:30 and 23:30. On Saturday and Sunday is opened from 07:00 until 23:30. The cosy Nightwatch Bar is popular with both hotel guests and ‘Amsterdammers’ alike. The Bar American is open from 17:00 until 01:00.

A valid ID or passport is required upon check-in. Check-in starts at 15:00. The only way to guarantee an early arrival is to reserve the room for the night before. Check-out is at 12 noon. We kindly request you to take this time into consideration. If you would like to keep the room longer than 12 noon, there will be an automatic charge of EUR 25 (excluding 5% city tax) per hour, until 16:00. After 16:00, our daily room rate will apply. If an advanced departure takes place (a so-called early check out), the first following night will be charged extra, with the exception of congress and event periods wherein the entire stay will be charged. While some drugs are legalized in The Netherlands, drugs are not permitted anywhere on the Hotel’s premises. If this rule is violated, we will charge an extra EUR 150 to your account. During the course of 2008 we will be renovating the façade of the hotel in 3 different stages in order to restore this stunning historical Art Nouveau monument. Please note: Reservations of 9 or more rooms will have different cancellation policies, as this concerns a group booking. Cancellations must be made before 16:00 on the day before arrival.

Internet

Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable. 

Parking

No parking available. 

Pets

Pets are not allowed. 

Location & area

Hotel policies

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.  If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. 

Deposit Policy

No deposit will be charged. 

VAT and city/tourist taxes

VAT is included.  Service charge is included.  5 % city/tourist tax per room per night is not included. 

Meal Plan

Buffet breakfast is not included and costs EUR 19.00 per person. 

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.  All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.  All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.  All older children or adults are charged EUR 35.00 per night and person for extra beds.  Maximum capacity of total guests in a room is 3. 

Please note that in case specific policies apply to a particular room or rate, the specific room/rate policy prevails over the general hotel policy