Hotel Okura Amsterdam
With multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, this Japanese-owned hotel on the outskirts of De Pijp is highly recommended for foodies, and from the moment you enter the lobby, with its marble floors and elegant furnishings, you'll bask in an Asian sense of luxury and service. The spacious rooms are plushly decked out with comfy beds and dining options are dazzling: French fare at the top-floor Le Ciel Bleu; traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine at Yamazato, overlooking a serene Japanese garden; teppanyaki at Sazanka, where the chefs cook your food right in front of you on a sizzling griddle; international cuisine at the downstairs Serre and breakfast prepared to order at Le Camelia. Don't miss sampling a perfectly mixed cocktail at the Twenty Third Bar, named for the panoramic views from the 23rd floor. If you're after some relaxation, the lovely spa and health club are also worth a visit.
