hotel · 5-star · Canal Ring

Hotel Pulitzer Review

A five-star hotel spread through a row of 17th- and 18th-century canal houses on the Prinsengracht, on the Jordaan side of the ring.

Best for

A first trip where the setting mattersCouplesTravellers who want a canal house rather than a hotel block

Why it stands out

It is the clearest example of what staying in the Canal Ring means — the building is the reason to be here — and it sits on the western edge, so the Jordaan is across the water.

Main trade-off

A hotel assembled from linked historic houses is not a uniform one: rooms differ in size, shape and outlook, and the plan takes some learning.

Why we recommend it

Best all-round canal-house stay

Our strongest all-round pick because it is the clearest answer to what staying in Amsterdam means: a row of linked 17th- and 18th-century houses on the Prinsengracht, with the Jordaan across the water.