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 InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-25: InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG is $175 a night less. They are 1.8 km apart.
The Dylan Amsterdam
$745/ night, 2026-10-25
+ $231 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG
$570/ night, 2026-10-25
+ $56 taxes & fees
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The honest take
The InterContinental Amstel is $250 cheaper a night, carries the stronger review record (9.2 from 416 guests versus the Dylan's unrated 156), and has the spa, pool, hot tub and bar the Dylan's listing doesn't mention. The Dylan is smaller and pricier at $699, with no pool or spa on its sheet. Unless you specifically want the Dylan's scale and canal-house intimacy, the Amstel is the easier booking to defend on the numbers.
The look and the feel
The Dylan Amsterdam
The Dylan occupies a row of 17th-century canal houses on the Keizersgracht, reworked inside with a theatrical, almost stage-set hand - each of the 41 rooms decorated differently, some in Amsterdam School lines, some with deep colour and heavy drapery, the effect closer to a private house than a hotel. Vinkeles, the restaurant, sits in the old bakery at the back with its brick oven still visible, candlelit and hushed. The lobby is small and dim by design, more clubroom than atrium, and the whole place trades on discretion rather than spectacle.
Right for someone who wants a small, design-led canal house with a serious restaurant, not a hotel full of facilities.
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG
The InterContinental Amstel sits grandly on the river it's named for, an 1867 building with a mansard roof and a formal, high-ceilinged lobby that still reads as a 19th-century grand hotel - marble floors, gilt detailing, a sweeping staircase. Rooms look over the Amstel toward the Skinny Bridge and the Amstel theatre, and the health club puts you in an indoor pool with that same river view. Afternoon tea on the weekend and the Dutch-inflected dining outlets keep it more institutional and occasion-driven than intimate.
Right for someone who wants a grand riverside address with a pool, spa and full wellness floor at a lower nightly rate.
Booking the Dylan over the Amstel means giving up the spa, pool, hot tub and dedicated bar the Amstel lists, in exchange for a smaller, more individually decorated property.
The Dylan is the more beautiful room to sit in - a 17th-century canal house treated like a private residence rather than a grand hotel - even if the Amstel's river-facing grandeur has its own pull.
The numbers
| The Dylan Amsterdam | InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $745 | $570 |
| Guest rating | — | 9.2/10 |
| Reviews | 156 | 416 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 3 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 1.8 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Dylan Amsterdam has
Nothing on our list that InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG lacks.
Only InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG has
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Bar
What guests actually say
The Dylan Amsterdam
- attentive, professional staff service
- excellent food at restaurants/brasserie
- quiet, comfortable, spotless rooms
- room not worth extra cost paid
“Everything was just right, from the location, the rooms - we staid in two recently renovated rooms which were perfect and incredibly quiet”
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG
- old world charm and beautiful lobby
- canal views from room and restaurant
- superb dining experience
- slow breakfast service
- short staffed at reception, long waits
“Amstel Hotel has been continuously run as a Hotel for 150 and has hosted many celebrities.”
The Dylan's guests come away happier overall, as reviews consistently praise flawless, attentive service and comfortable rooms with almost no complaints, whereas the Amstel draws some criticism for slow breakfast and understaffed reception.
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
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG
- Classic RoomRoom Only$570
- Classic Room(1 King Bed)Room Only$570
- Classic RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$580
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
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG
8/10
“Lovely”
6/10
Breakfast service was slow and the food not up to the standard of an hotel of this excellence
9/10
“Exotic Old world charm feel”
It was beautiful and luxurious
Short staffed at reception long waits
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
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG
Luxurious Riverside Retreat Iconic Views and Modern Comforts Indulge in panoramic views of the city and the Amstel River from our tastefully decorated rooms and suites. Enjoy a blend of classic charm and contemporary amenities like flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. Wellness and Culinary Delights Unwind at our health club's indoor pool with stunning…
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
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
Where they are
Keizersgracht 384, Amsterdam, 1016 GBProfessor Tulpplein 1
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