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NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
Exceptional · Deep coverage · read from 36 sources · 156 traveler insights
86
RoomExpert Score
Exceptional
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Who it's for
- — travelers who walk everywhere instead of booking cars
- — travelers who would rather stay in for dinner
- — long-shower, slow-morning travelers
- — anyone who needs a genuinely quiet night
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$286est. per night
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$277est. per night
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$286est. per night
Estimated range: $233–$339
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
91read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “Bathrooms are modern and stylish in all room categories, with large walk-in rain showers (shower/tub combos in about 40 percent of the rooms), white marble tiles on walls, and heated towel racks.” 16
- “In the bathroom, the de rigeur NH professional-standard hair dryer awaits with a collection of high end toiletries, but the rain forest shower is the star of the show for me.” 21
Food
95read from 10 sources · Solid coverage
Location
96read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Noise
90read from 6 sources · Solid coverage
Room
87read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Service
89read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Bed & Sleep
86read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Where it is, how to reach it
Prins Hendrikkade 59-72
Amsterdam, North Holland Province
1012 AD Europe
Details read from tripadvisor.com · checked 2026-08-24
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Trails its peers
Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 4 points below the mid-range median of 90, across 368 hotels in the same bracket. In Amsterdam it sits 1 point below the local median of 87.
Price bracket
$$
Mid-range
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 90
- Index median
- 90
Based on 368 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
Ask for
- 3 mentions
Avoid
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
Bathroom
64
Value
61
Room
54
Noise
44
Service
32
Location
26
Food
11
View the 107 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
Quotes run exactly as travelers wrote them — spelling and all. We trim for length, never for tidiness.
Food23 mentions
- “The staff's exceptional warmth and attentiveness, combined with a highly praised breakfast buffet and the cozy Bottles & Jars restaurant and bar, consistently enhance the guest experience.” 31
- “Best: the breakfast and the staff. Worst: replenishment in the room of finished items in the bathroom.” 35
- “The pastry is super light and a small amount of salt (which most dishes lack) has been added to the rind. This is the most fragrant dish thus far and a barn-storming chicken flavour bursts from every delicious mouthful.” 32
- “Another highlight of our stay was our dinner at Restaurant Vermeer. Rated with one Michelin Star and 18 (!) Gault Millau points, this restaurant only offers the best of the best.” 4
- “The Pulitzer has an amazing breakfast.” 2
- “The true culinary highlight of the hotel is Restaurant Vermeer which is led by Chef de Cuisine Chris Naylor.” 12
- “Excellent location. You can visit the city perfectly on foot, unbeatable breakfast, 10/10.” 35
- “The breakfast was very good.” 35
- “The hotel is home to Vermeer, a Michelin-starred restaurant serving fine Mediterranean cuisine in a stylish space with direct access from the street.” 16
- “Dannis offers us freshly cut strawberries, chunks of watermelon and a delightful tartelette as a departing gesture. Housed in fine pastry, the latter is surprisingly soft and gooey and is made of a 70% dark chocolate from Ecuador (maybe the 1% of the menu not derived locally and a hint at our chef's South American heritage?).” 32
- “Breakfast is amazing. Lots of different portions and big selection. You can also order a few special omelettes à la carte. They are delicious.” 35
- “NH breakfast buffets are pretty legendary across the board; always fresh fruit (with kiwi in particular), local crusty breads, great charcutuerie and cheeses, power smoothies and plenty of hot dishes to order.” 21
- “The best: unbeatable location. Good facilities. Excellent breakfast.” 35
- “Set adjacent to the atrium, the breakfast room is a bright, fresh space walled mainly with rectangular shiny white tiles but with a few black ones surrounding the hidden kitchen.” 32
- “Service, cleanliness, everything is great and the breakfast a 10.” 35
- “I stay at the Okura when in Amsterdam. Great hotel with an INCREDIBLE restaurant.” 26
- “And trust me, breakfast at NH Collection Barbizon Palace is something to look forward to. The large buffet has something to offer for anyone.” 4
- “Tucked just off the hotel's front entrance is Vermeer, an elegantly understated spot where a multi-course tasting menu with optional wine pairing is on offer. I had the opportunity to enjoy a meal there and found everything from the bread course to the dessert to be inventive and delicious.” 27
- “A robust breakfast buffet is available for guests, with offerings such as ham and cheese, fruit, croissants, mini pancakes, and espresso drinks.” 27
- “And the food was to die for. Each course they served was divine. Head Chef - Chris Naylor - selected the best ingredients to make sure each dish is delicious.” 4
- “Excellent location, spacious and correct rooms, very varied breakfast attended by spanish-speaking staff.” 35
- “A varied buffet breakfast (not included in the standard rate) is served every morning in a stylish space off the lobby, and drinks and small bites are available during the day at Mar-Dique Bar.” 16
- “The dining room is intimate in size and retains the same slate grey colouring as its lounge. Soft, right angled sofas work with light wooden tables for a natural, upbeat effect with glass lanterns hanging above diners.” 32
Location24 mentions · 1 filmed
- “Its exceptional central location directly opposite Amsterdam Centraal Station provides effortless access to the city's main attractions and transport links.” 31
- “Stayed in Pulitzer last summer and it was great for gf and I. Very good location, good bar, breakfast if you want, and excellent staff. Highly recommend.” 2
- “Fantastic hotel, very well located next to the central station and the red-light district.” 35
- “Thanks! I do like the location and seems like an interesting hotel. A bit more than I'd like to spend, but this is exactly why I posted.” 2
- “The Dylan $$ | Netherlands, Amsterdam, Keizersgracht 384 Clean lines, floor-to-ceiling windows, a perfect location in the central canal belt-what's not to like?” 13
- “Excellent location, spacious and correct rooms, very varied breakfast attended by spanish-speaking staff.” 35
- “I stayed at the Kimpton De Witt recently with my wife and loved it. The location is unbeatable.” 2
- “Amazing breakfasts, great location, free minibar and wine/cheese every night.” 2
- “Located just across the canal from the main railway station, NH Collection Barbizon has a pristine location right in the heart of the city.” 19
- “The best, the location and personal attention.” 35
- “The best: unbeatable location. Good facilities. Excellent breakfast.” 35
- “I stayed at the Banks Mansion for four nights last summer. It was great. Amazing breakfasts, great location, free minibar and wine/cheese every night.” 2
- “Excellent location. You can visit the city perfectly on foot, unbeatable breakfast, 10/10.” 35
- “The facilities are excellent, and the location is ideal.” 35
- “The location is very good.” 35
- “The location in Amsterdam is perfect, right across the central train station... near the city center so you can reach the center by foot in just minutes.” 4
- “2 more replies 2 more replies More replies All196 • 8y ago Also had a great experience at Sir Adam. Also had a great experience at Sir Adam. Record players in the rooms are awesome and the bar area downstairs has a great laid back yet happening vibe going for it. Great location.” 2
- “The NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace has a prime location set back from a busy main road running along the top of Amsterdam's historic center.” 16
- “If you are looking for an upscale property that embraces Amsterdam's unique architecture, NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace is where you should stay. It is steps from Amsterdam Central Station, making it the perfect jumping-off point for your adventures in the Netherlands.” 27
- “Great, starting with the location, it's in front of the central station.” 35
- “so very Sentry located qu mile from everything if you want to go to the Palace 3/10 of a mile that way and Frank's house about half a mile that way this is just very Sentry located so if you're coming to Amsterdam I really highly recommend you stay here” On camera293:04
- “Stayed in Pulitzer last summer and it was great for gf and I. Very good location, good bar, breakfast if you want, and excellent staff.” 2
- “All196 • 8y ago Also had a great experience at Sir Adam. Also had a great experience at Sir Adam. Record players in the rooms are awesome and the bar area downstairs has a great laid back yet happening vibe going for it. Great location.” 2
- “The location is great, 3-5 minutes walk from the central station.” 35
Room21 mentions · 1 filmed
- “The Premium room we stayed in was very comfortable and luxuriously appointed.” 4
- “If anything it added something for my SO and I... also because of the location we had a wonderful view of the river/DT from our room.” 2
- “this room is the superior room with a view so we've got a nice bed we got a nice view” On camera290:32
- “Beautiful room with a view of the canal.” 35
- “Rooms are decked out in a stylish black-and-white palette and come with great amenities, such as Nespresso machines, LED TVs, free Wi-Fi, and pillow menus.” 16
- “Huge and very comfortable room.” 35
- “In reality I should have had the Detox Smoothie (Apple, grape, banana, mango, kiwi, cucumber, flax seeds etc) but opt for a Barbizon Benedict. It might not have orange butter or asparagus in the hollandaise but the egg is perfectly runny and the portion sufficiently dainty to leave me room for an Acai Bowl to which I add coconut flakes, hazelnuts and goji berries.” 32
- “I just stayed at the Kimpton - got upgraded to a deluxe king so it was quite nice and spacious. My friend was staying at the Renaissance and my room felt much bigger and nicer than his.” 2
- “The room was very spacious.” 24
- “On the first day, we were given a very small room, but for the rest of the days the room was very comfortable.” 35
- “Some of the most impressive retained architectural features have to be the suite's wooden beams which provide a rare mixture of history, cosiness and casual drama.” 32
- “The room was very clean and also had an electric kettle, an espresso machine and a few courtesy tea bags + capsules (refreshed every day).” 35
- “This expansive bi-level suite offered views of the city and canals, featuring two sitting areas (one of which had a sofa that converted into extra sleeping space), as well as a large sleeping area.” 27
- “I'm drawn though to the open window, where true to form, a canal flows far below crossed by a narrow ancient bridge connecting to a typical cobbled street. It is a perfect Amsterdam landscape.” 21
- “The Nespresso machine and comfortable bath robes were appreciated. They seem to be cleaning here all day long and our room has been maintained in an excellent way!” 4
- “Spacious room, but the condition of the room and bathroom may not be very appropriate for a five-star hotel.” 35
- “Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The service was excellent. It close to the sender, but still very quiet. The room was very spacious.” 17
- “Upstairs, my premium room with a view doesn't disappoint. A short set of steps lead down into a generous space topped with thick wooden beams.” 21
- “The worst, the room cleaning. They straightened the bed sheets and did not clean the glasses we used the day before.” 35
- “They had two boats running almost all the time, so it was never a long wait and it was kinda cool getting on the boat with all the locals. If anything it added something for my SO and I... also because of the location we had a wonderful view of the river/DT from our room.” 2
- “The only grunt we have is that we got a room facing the lobby. Yes... The window in the room was facing the inside of the hotel's lobby. There was no other window.” 35
Service22 mentions
- “I stayed at the Kimpton De Witt recently with my wife and loved it. The location is unbeatable. It's modern and upscale without feeling stuffy. The staff are excellent.” 2
- “I just stayed at the Kimpton - got upgraded to a deluxe king so it was quite nice and spacious.” 2
- “Splendid breakfast and very friendly staff.” 35
- “Service, cleanliness, everything is great and the breakfast a 10.” 35
- “Staff was generally quite nice as well.” 2
- “Stayed in Pulitzer last summer and it was great for gf and I. Very good location, good bar, breakfast if you want, and excellent staff.” 2
- “After checking in, a member of the hotel staff offered to show me to my room. I initially thought this was just a courtesy, but it was actually because my room was on two levels, and they wanted to assist me by carrying my luggage up the staircase located inside my room.” 27
- “Everything was exceptional, from the beautiful hotel and perfect location to the outstanding service and welcoming staff.” 24
- “The concierge also helped contact the airline and make sure our lost luggage made it to the hotel. I don't speak Dutch so this made all the difference.” 2
- “The reception and the concierge were very kind, as were the bell-boys.” 35
- “The hotel looks very luxurious, clean and tidy. So are the rooms.” 35
- “The breakfast staff is wonderful and very accommodating.” 24
- “No one speaks spanish at the reception, and despite having 30 tv channels, none are in spanish.” 35
- “Right from the beginning we were greeted by the check-in staff and our keys were handed in just seconds.” 4
- “The staff was always friendly and willing to help with a smile.” 35
- “The service was excellent. It close to the sender, but still very quiet.” 24
- “A nice touch: they provide complimentary hand cream, how cool is that? Never seen at any hotel so far. I must also highlight the upscale NH Collection toiletries.” 4
- “Great Concierge staff, assisted us in getting quick treatment for a dental emergency.” 24
- “Best: the breakfast and the staff. Worst: replenishment in the room of finished items in the bathroom.” 35
- “Stayed in Pulitzer last summer and it was great for gf and I. Very good location, good bar, breakfast if you want, and excellent staff. Highly recommend.” 2
- “Staff was generally quite nice as well. Very easy to get to from Centraal.” 2
- “Check-in is straight forward and aided by the pleasant addition of a glass of crisp Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé.” 32
Value4 mentions
- “Internet is very expensive; it is not logical that a hotel of this category does not offer free internet to its guests.” 35
- “I suggest the Roommate Aitana. It's near centraal and has a great bar, as well as great rooms at affordable pricing.” 2
- “The hotel is a bit pricey but you do get your money's worth.” 35
- “Rates are reasonable for location and amenities, but the hotel lacks a spa, which a few other hotels in this price range do have, including the Sofitel Legend the Grand Amsterdam, which is also centrally located in the historic center.” 16
Noise6 mentions
- “For a quieter stay, guests should consider requesting a room facing away from the street to minimize potential noise disturbances.” 31
- “Many rooms have street views, and a few feature French balconies with expansive city views, but some rooms have uninteresting views of a courtyard.” 16
- “Even though our room was on the first floor, when the window was tightly closed, we didn't hear any noise from the outside.” 35
- “Relatively quiet despite room facing well-trodden alley.” 2
- “Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The service was excellent. It close to the sender, but still very quiet.” 24
- “Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The service was excellent. It close to the sender, but still very quiet. The room was very spacious.” 17
Bathroom5 mentions
- “Only downside is no bathtub for me.” 2
- “Bathrooms are modern and stylish in all room categories, with large walk-in rain showers (shower/tub combos in about 40 percent of the rooms), white marble tiles on walls, and heated towel racks.” 16
- “Spacious room, but the condition of the room and bathroom may not be very appropriate for a five-star hotel.” 35
- “Relatively quiet despite room facing well-trodden alley. Only downside is no bathtub for me.” 2
- “In the bathroom, the de rigeur NH professional-standard hair dryer awaits with a collection of high end toiletries, but the rain forest shower is the star of the show for me.” 21
View2 mentions
- “The rooms are spacious and many have a beautiful city view.” 12
- “Behind, the Centraal Station glimmers with gold highlights as if ready to audition for a new Harry Potter film. A hypnotic sight and constantly engaging vista no matter what time of day or night, crack open a beer, pop open a bottle of champagne when day turns to night for your own private bar with with mesmerising view.” 32
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 36 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 64/100We read 36 sources for this property, and pulled 156 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-24.
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- 1NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace: 5* Hotel in ...nh-collection.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalnh-collection.com
- 2Amsterdam Hotel Advice : r/awardtravelreddit.comForum threadDate not stated28 quotes used
“Very easy to get to from Centraal.”
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- 4NH Collection Barbizon Palace - Hotel Advisor Consultanthoteladvisorexpert.comReview siteDate not stated10 quotes used
“The Premium room we stayed in was very comfortable and luxuriously appointed.”
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- 6NH Collection Hotel Amsterdam Review and Breakfast ...tiktok.comSocial postDate not statedRead originaltiktok.com
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