Priced on the same night, 2026-10-25: The Dylan Amsterdam is $222 a night less. They are 976 metres apart.
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At $701 versus $699, price isn't the deciding factor here, so it comes down to what you want from Amsterdam. Waldorf Astoria gives you six joined canal palaces, a Guerlain spa with an indoor pool, and a 9.8 rating from 340 guests. The Dylan is smaller and quieter, just 41 rooms, with no spa or pool listed, but a serious reputation for its restaurant and a more theatrical, boutique feel. Book Waldorf for the full five-star infrastructure; book The Dylan if you want to disappear into a single, tightly curated building.
Six 17th-century canal houses knocked together on the Herengracht, the grandest stretch of Amsterdam's grachtengordel, so the bones are genuinely monumental: high sash windows, garden courtyards, stone facades built by merchants who wanted the whole street to know it. Inside it plays the international grand-hotel game properly, chandeliers, marble corridors, a spa with an indoor pool tucked under the old brickwork, Peacock Alley for people-watching over coffee. It's a hotel for guests who want the trophy address and the full five-star machinery running underneath it, not a boutique secret.
Waldorf Astoria suits guests who want a full-service five-star experience, spa and pool included, in a genuinely grand historic setting.
A converted 17th-century building on the Keizersgracht turned into a small, design-forward hotel, 41 rooms each decorated differently rather than to a single template, which gives it a private, almost domestic scale next to something like the Waldorf. The listing points to Vinkeles for French cooking and a lounge bar rather than a spa or pool, so the emphasis is squarely on food, service, and the intimacy of a smaller house on a quieter stretch of canal. It reads as a hotel for people who want a serious kitchen and a room that doesn't look like anyone else's, not a resort-style stay.
The Dylan suits guests who want an intimate, individually designed boutique stay built around a top restaurant rather than resort facilities.
The Dylan gives up the spa, indoor pool, and pet allowance that the Waldorf lists, so anyone wanting to swim or bring a dog needs to look elsewhere.
The Waldorf is the more spectacular building, six canal palaces are hard to beat, but The Dylan is arguably the more beautiful place to actually sit still in, precisely because it isn't trying to be a palace.
| Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam | The Dylan Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $967 | $745 |
| Guest rating | 9.8/10 | — |
| Reviews | 340 | 156 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 3 |
| Distance apart | 976 m |
Nothing on our list that Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam lacks.
“Exceeds expectations beyond imagination!!!”
“I’ve stayed in many hotels and The Dylan is now officially my favourite.”
The Dylan's guests come away happier overall, as reviews describe near-uniform delight with staff, food and rooms, while Waldorf guests more often note disappointment over room quality and high extra costs.
“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.
“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.
ALLES
“Great dinner at Okko. Nice evening and great service by our waiter Skylar .”
Dinner walk in Okko restaurant
“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
“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
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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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…
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