10/10
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Amsterdam · head to head
Hotel TwentySeven vs The Dylan Amsterdam
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-25: The Dylan Amsterdam is $737 a night less. They are 702 metres apart.
The Dylan Amsterdam
$745/ night, 2026-10-25
+ $231 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
Book the Dylan. It's $699 against $1,106 for Hotel TwentySeven, and it comes with a fitness centre, parking and full breakfast that TwentySeven doesn't list. TwentySeven only outguns it on pet allowance, which is a thin justification for $400 a night more. Both sit on Michelin-adjacent turf in central Amsterdam, 0.7km apart, so location isn't the deciding factor here.
The look and the feel
Hotel TwentySeven
Hotel TwentySeven occupies a former private residence right on Dam Square, and it plays the opulence card hard: individually designed suites with handmade fabrics, commissioned art, steam showers. The Michelin-starred Bougainville and a cocktail bar built around probiotic drinks suggest a house that wants to be talked about as much as stayed in. It's a small, intense property, only 277 reviews to its name, aimed at guests who want maximalist, curated luxury in the thick of the tourist core.
Guests who want maximalist design theatre and don't mind paying for it, steps from Dam Square's noise and foot traffic.
The Dylan Amsterdam
The Dylan sits on the Keizersgracht in a row of 17th-century canal houses, once a theatre, and its 41 rooms are each decorated differently, drawing on Amsterdam's mercantile and colonial history in fabric, lacquer and dark wood. Vinkeles, its French restaurant, occupies the old bakery at the rear with vaulted brick ceilings. The public rooms have the hush of old money rather than the shine of new design money, and the canal outside is quieter than Dam Square, with houseboats and bicycles rather than crowds.
Guests who want a quieter, historic canal-house setting with a serious restaurant and don't need to be on top of the main square.
At $699, the Dylan is the cheaper of the two yet is the one with the fitness centre, parking and breakfast listed; TwentySeven's only edge on facilities is pet allowance, so the trade-off actually runs the other way here.
The Dylan is the more beautiful place to be, a converted 17th-century canal house with real architectural bones and a hushed, layered interior, against TwentySeven's newer, more performative luxury on a square that never stops moving.
The numbers
| Hotel TwentySeven | The Dylan Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,482 | $745 |
| Guest rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 277 | 156 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 1 | 3 |
| Distance apart | 702 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Hotel TwentySeven has
- Pet
Only The Dylan Amsterdam has
- Fitness
- Parking
- Breakfast
What guests actually say
Hotel TwentySeven
- good location
- friendly staff and service
- luxurious rooms
- high price
- no on-site parking
The Dylan Amsterdam
- impeccable service throughout
- excellent restaurant and dining
- luxurious, comfortable rooms
- room not worth extra cost
- housekeeping removed items early
“An absolutely stunning 5-Star hotel, with impeccable service and excellent character.”
The Dylan's guests come away happier, repeatedly calling the service and dining impeccable and the stay unforgettable, whereas Hotel TwentySeven's guests are positive but flag price and parking as recurring downsides.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-25
Hotel TwentySeven
- Junior SuiteRoom Only$1,482
- Junior Suite(1 King Bed)Room Only$1,482
- Junior Suite Nrf RateRoom Only$1,536
The Dylan Amsterdam
- Room, Double BedRoom Only · free cancellation$745
- Luxury, Double BedRoom Only · free cancellation$834
- Luxury Queen RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$858
In guests' own words
Hotel TwentySeven
10/10
“Mükemmel ötesi”
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The Dylan Amsterdam
10/10
“Great dinner at Okko. Nice evening and great service by our waiter Skylar .”
Dinner walk in Okko restaurant
10/10
“Incredible experience with The Dylan Amsterdam”
The best hotel ever ! Very friendly professional staffs and delicious food. I will never forget about this amazing stay with The Dylan
10/10
“Amazing experience”
I don't like to write reviews but wanted to make an exception to talk about our stay at The Dylan. Everything was just right, from the location, the rooms - we staid in two recently renovated rooms which were perfect and incredibly quiet-, the restaurant - we had dinner, breakfast and lunch at their brasserie-, to every single interaction with the staff who went out of their way to give us the best experience possibl
About each
Hotel TwentySeven
Luxurious Suites with Stunning Views and Handmade Design Indulge in the opulence of individually designed suites featuring exquisite handmade materials and fabrics, exclusive art pieces, and modern amenities like a steam shower and climate control. Award-Winning Dining Experience at Bougainville Savor the culinary delights at the Michelin-starred restaurant…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
The Dylan Amsterdam
Luxurious Accommodations and Dining Indulge in the 41 individually decorated guestrooms equipped with modern amenities like iPod docking stations and LED televisions. Experience exquisite French cuisine at Vinkeles or savor snacks at the coffee shop. Convenient Facilities and Services Take advantage of the fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, and concierge…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
Hotel TwentySeven
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Tour desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Babysitting/child services
The Dylan Amsterdam
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- Golfing nearby
- Fireplace in lobby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Limo or town car service available
- Meeting rooms
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Tours/ticket assistance
Where they are
27 DamKeizersgracht 384, Amsterdam, 1016 GB
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