Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is $627 a night less. They are 898 metres apart.
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Book the Waldorf Astoria: it's cheaper at $1,405 versus $1,515, carries a near-perfect 9.8 from 340 reviews, and has a spa, pool, fitness centre, parking and bar that TwentySeven simply doesn't list. TwentySeven counters with a Michelin-starred restaurant and only fourteen suites, which suits a very different, more private trip. For most travellers wanting a full five-star canal-house experience at a lower price, the Waldorf is the clear pick.
Six stitched-together 17th-century canal palaces on the Herengracht, the grandest stretch of Amsterdam's grachtengordel, restored with the Waldorf's usual glossy formality: gilt mirrors, dark panelling, a courtyard garden that lets light into rooms that would otherwise face only canal water and cyclists. Peacock Alley and Vault Bar lean into old-world hotel theatre - marble floors, high ceilings, staff who materialise. It's a hotel for people who want history worn as polish rather than patina, and enough scale to disappear into a spa or a pool without leaving the building.
Couples or families who want the full five-star infrastructure - spa, pool, gym, parking, bar - in a historic canal setting.
A single grand townhouse at 27 Dam, opposite the Royal Palace, run as a tiny luxury suite hotel rather than a conventional hotel - the listing stresses handmade fabrics, commissioned art and individually designed rooms, which suggests something closer to staying in someone's exceptional private house than checking into a brand. Bougainville, its Michelin-starred restaurant, and a cocktail bar built around probiotic drinks point to a place more interested in its kitchen and its details than its square footage.
Guests who want a small, design-obsessive suite hotel built around one exceptional restaurant, right on Dam Square.
TwentySeven, despite costing more, lists no spa, pool, fitness centre, parking or standalone bar - what the Waldorf offers as scale and amenity, TwentySeven trades for intimacy and a single Michelin-starred dining room.
The Waldorf Astoria is the more beautiful building to walk through - six 17th-century canal palaces with a proper spa and courtyard garden beat one very good townhouse for sheer architectural presence.
| Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam | Hotel TwentySeven | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,002 | $1,629 |
| Guest rating | 9.8/10 | — |
| Reviews | 340 | 277 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 1 |
| Distance apart | 898 m |
Nothing on our list that Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam lacks.
“Exceeds expectations beyond imagination!!!”
Waldorf Astoria guests come away happier, as reviews repeatedly praise exceptional staff, elegant rooms and location with few real complaints, whereas Hotel TwentySeven guests note price and parking gripes alongside their praise.
“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.
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“Great”
I like the attitude And the service From hotel and everyone Is working
The price
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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 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…
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