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The honest take
At $468 versus $1,412 a night, Mr. Jordaan is the sane choice for anyone who wants central Amsterdam and a good bed without paying for a spa they'll use once. The Waldorf Astoria is the only one of the two with a pool, spa, gym, parking, breakfast and bar included in the listing, and its 340 reviews at 9.8 suggest the service matches the price. Mr. Jordaan pulls 9.4 from 1,392 reviews, which is a strong hit rate for a simple three-star in a good spot. Book the Waldorf for the occasion; book Mr. Jordaan for the trip.
The look and the feel
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Six joined 17th-century canal houses on the Herengracht, in the Golden Bend, is not a hotel shell so much as a small annexed street of Amsterdam's merchant history. Expect the bones of the period kept honest, high sash windows looking onto canal water and the courtyard garden, ceiling heights that only patrician houses had, and interiors laid over the top in a plush, tapestried, brass-fitted register that reads more European grand hotel than Dutch austerity. Peacock Alley and the Vault Bar suggest the kind of formal, dressed public rooms where staff know your room number, and the Guerlain spa with its indoor pool is a genuinely rare thing to find behind a gabled Golden Age facade. It draws guests marking something, or simply guests for whom the address itself is the point.
Guests who want a grand occasion, formal service and a canal-house palace with a spa and pool to match.
Mr. Jordaan
Bloemgracht puts this one in the Jordaan proper, one of Amsterdam's prettiest and quietest canal-side neighbourhoods, a few narrow streets of gabled houses and bicycles rather than grand mercantile grandeur. The listing describes cosy, modern-comfort rooms rather than a design statement, and at three stars with no bar, spa or restaurant on the facility list, this is a hotel built around the room and the location, not the public spaces. It suits the kind of traveller happy to have breakfast out on the street and spend the evening in a brown bar rather than the hotel lobby.
Guests who want a clean, well-run base in a beautiful, quiet part of the city and would rather spend the difference on the city itself.
Mr. Jordaan has no spa, pool, gym, parking, breakfast or bar on its facility list, all of which the Waldorf includes, so guests there sightsee and eat out rather than staying in.
The Waldorf is the more beautiful building by a wide margin, six merged Golden Age canal palaces with a spa and pool tucked inside is not a thing you find twice, but beauty here costs roughly three Mr. Jordaan nights.
The numbers
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Mr. Jordaan
Price, same night
$883
$268
Guest rating
9.8/10
9.4/10
Reviews
340
1392
Stars
★★★★★
★★★
Facilities on our list
7
0
Distance apart
1.6 km
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam has
Spa
Pool
Pet
Fitness
Parking
Breakfast
Bar
Only Mr. Jordaan has
Nothing on our list that Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam lacks.
What guests actually say
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
exceptional and attentive staff
excellent location
clean, elegant rooms
room disappointing for the price
everything very expensive
“Exceeds expectations beyond imagination!!!”
Mr. Jordaan
great canal-side location
friendly, accommodating staff
good breakfast
bed sagged in the middle
“My bed sagged in the middle.”
Waldorf Astoria guests come away happier overall, praising exceptional service and luxury details, while Mr. Jordaan guests are content but note minor comfort issues like a sagging bed.
“We had a wonderful stay, the staff were absolutely exceptional, very polite and very helpful”
Location was excellent, the staff were exceptional. Attention to detail was very good from the staff.
The hotel was comfortable and clean
I felt the room was disappointing, as we paid a huge amount for a suit, I was slightly disappointed by the room we received.
In the spa there was no access to cold water!!
Everything in the hotel was very expensive.
10/10
“Amazing stay in Amsterdam”
Everything about the hotel was 10/10. Food- amazing. Drinks- amazing. Room- amazing. Staff- very attentive. Location - great. Would definitely stay here again.
“It was really good. I would recommend the place for sure”
I loved the location and accommodating staff and my room.
Breakfast was awesome.
My bed sagged in the middle.
8/10
Localização
10/10
“Perfect spot on canal for Amsterdam visit”
Fabulous little hotel in great location for exploring canals.
Safe area for walking at night alone or either kids.
Hotel is small but ticks the boxes but air con , lift (part way) , kettle, safe etc..great little bathroom, nice relaxing area…would absolutely go again or recommend unless want large hotel with bigger facilities or having mobility issues.
Staff were super helpful and friendly.
Luxurious Canal Palaces Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, set along the UNESCO World Heritage listed Herengracht, comprises 6 monumental 17th-century canal palaces. Experience the epitome of luxury in the heart of the city, with stunning views of the canal and courtyard garden from elegantly decorated rooms and suites. Guerlain Spa and Gourmet Dining Indulge in…
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Mr. Jordaan
Charming Amsterdam Getaway at Mr. Jordaan Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Mr. Jordaan offers a cozy retreat just steps away from iconic attractions. Quaint Accommodations with Modern Comforts await you, featuring stylish decor, comfortable bedding, and convenient amenities like free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Explore Nearby Landmarks such as the…
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