10/10
“Great dinner at Okko. Nice evening and great service by our waiter Skylar .”
Dinner walk in Okko restaurant
Amsterdam · head to head
The Dylan Amsterdam vs Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-25: Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht is $274 a night less. They are 197 metres apart.
The Dylan Amsterdam
$745/ night, 2026-10-25
+ $231 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
Book Andaz Amsterdam if you want the stronger overall package: nearly half the price at $372 versus $699, a 9.4 guest rating from over 1,300 reviews, and a spa, pet-friendly policy and bar The Dylan doesn't list. The Dylan is the smaller, quieter, more discreet luxury option at more than double the cost, with no independently verifiable guest rating to weigh against Andaz's very strong one. Both sit on adjacent canals in the same stretch of the Grachtengordel, so location is essentially a wash. Unless you specifically want The Dylan's intimacy and Vinkeles, Andaz is the better booking on the numbers.
The look and the feel
The Dylan Amsterdam
The Dylan occupies a row of 17th-century canal houses on the Keizersgracht, once a theatre and a bank before Anouska Hempel's mid-90s renovation gave it its moody, theatrical hush: dark timber, deep reds and blacks, low lighting, a lot of velvet and hidden corners. It's only 41 rooms, each individually decorated, which makes it feel more like a private house than a hotel, and the restaurant Vinkeles occupies the old bakery at the back, all exposed brick and candlelight for serious French cooking. The crowd is older, moneyed, and there for discretion rather than spectacle - a bar/lounge that stays low-key rather than a scene.
Couples or solo travellers who want a quiet, old-money, almost clubby stay and don't mind paying for restraint.
Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht
Andaz sits in a former public library on the Prinsengracht, and Marcel Wanders' interiors lean hard into Dutch maximalism: oversized botanical prints, a giant chandelier in the lobby lounge, chequerboard floors, velvet upholstery in saturated colour rather than The Dylan's shadow palette. Rooms have an open bathroom concept and canal or garden views, and Bluespoon restaurant draws on a hotel garden for European dishes with a playful edge. It reads younger and louder than its neighbour - design as conversation piece, a lobby people photograph, a bar that fills up with locals as much as guests.
Design-curious travellers, first-time visitors to Amsterdam, and anyone who wants a spa and a livelier bar scene without giving up five-star service.
At $372, Andaz already outguns The Dylan on facilities - it has the spa, the bar and pet-friendliness The Dylan's listing doesn't mention - so the trade-off runs the other way: paying more at The Dylan buys scale-down intimacy (just 41 rooms) and a specific hushed, theatrical atmosphere rather than any missing amenity.
The Dylan is the more atmospheric building - Hempel's shadowy, tactile interiors and the old bakery restaurant have more sense of history and restraint - but Wanders' work at Andaz is the more genuinely beautiful room-by-room design, bolder and more memorable to actually sit in.
The numbers
| The Dylan Amsterdam | Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $745 | $471 |
| Guest rating | — | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 156 | 1304 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 3 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 197 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Dylan Amsterdam has
Nothing on our list that Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht lacks.
Only Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht has
- Spa
- Pet
- Bar
What guests actually say
The Dylan Amsterdam
- excellent restaurant and dining service
- attentive, professional staff
- quiet, well-renovated rooms
- not worth the extra upgrade cost
- maintenance issues like buckling floors
Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht
- exceptional canal-side location
- friendly, helpful staff
- comfortable beds and good breakfast
- open bathroom layout lacks privacy
“Everything! The food, the staff, the amenities, being able to use the Sauna for free when i worked out, the 24 hour Gym availability, the comfortable beds and the location was exceptional!”
The Dylan's guests come away happier overall, praising near-flawless service and dining with only minor gripes, while Andaz guests are very positive but note a room layout drawback.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-25
The Dylan Amsterdam
- Room, Double BedRoom Only · free cancellation$745
- Luxury, Double BedRoom Only · free cancellation$834
- Luxury Queen RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$858
Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht
- Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden ViewRoom Only$471
- Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden ViewRoom Only · free cancellation$477
- Room, 1 King Bed, Garden ViewRoom Only$480
In guests' own words
The Dylan Amsterdam
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
Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht
10/10
“AMAZING Location and AMAZING stay! I would stay here again”
Everything! The food, the staff, the amenities, being able to use the Sauna for free when i worked out, the 24 hour Gym availability, the comfortable beds and the location was exceptional! I hope to stay here again soon!
Nothing! Everything was perfect!
8/10
“Fun and funky and full of charm in the quiet heart of the city”
We loved almost everything about our stay at the Andaz. It is located on a pretty canal in a quiet neighborhood, but restaurants are close by and it is with walking distance of the entire city. The staff is lovely, beds comfortable, breakfast so good and it has fun art everywhere. I only took one star away because of the room layout. I’m ok with the sinks in the main area, but it was hard with a stand alone shower. W
10/10
“Exceptional little charming boutique hotel. Top service !”
It’s a boutique hotel full of character and charm. And the staff are super nice and helpful. We felt very welcome and they took very good care of us
Nothing
About each
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
Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht
Luxurious Design by Marcel Wanders Experience the elegance of rooms and suites designed by Marcel Wanders, offering stunning views of Amsterdam's canals and landscape garden. Enjoy the open bathroom concept and complimentary amenities for a truly luxurious stay. Farm-to-Table Dining at Bluespoon Savor European dishes with a creative twist at Bluespoon,…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
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
Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
Where they are
Keizersgracht 384, Amsterdam, 1016 GBPrinsengracht 587
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