THE HEART OF AMSTERDAM
This iconic hotel in Amsterdam has repeatedly been crowned the number one luxury hotel in the Netherlands. Located in the Museum Square district, the cultural heart of the city, the Conservatorium is an architectural masterpiece that combines a landmark heritage building with graceful, contemporary design. Guests enjoy a selection of restaurants, a bar, lounge and 1,000 sq m of Akasha Holistic Wellbeing. The city’s crown jewels – the Van Gogh Museum, Concertgebouw, Rijksmuseum, and Vondelpark – are conveniently at your doorstep. For culture and for business, it’s a location like no other.
HISTORY OF THE HOTEL
A rich history that dates back to the 13th Century
Originally founded in 1275, present-day Amsterdam is redolent with history. With its numerous museums and galleries, the city is now undergoing an arts-led renaissance that is feeding a resurgent appetite for travel to Amsterdam, both locally and from abroad. The Conservatorium – with its rich history – is part of this renewal.
The building was originally designed by the Dutch architect Daniel Knuttel as the Rijkspostspaarbank and sparked the regeneration of the Museum Quarter at the end of the 19th century.
In 1897, the building site was purchased for 120,310 florins (€54.600,-), and was soon transformed into a defining icon of the city’s architecture,
whose development was further aided by the horse trams that began connecting the centre of Amsterdam with the Van Baerlestraat.
When the Rijkspostspaarbank had to move offices following a series of merges, the building was abandoned in 1978. After lying empty for five years, it became the home of the newly formed Sweelinck Conservatorium, consisting of three musical institutes.
Some remodelling was required to modernise Daniel Knuttel’s architecture into functional acoustic classrooms.
In April 2008 the Conservatorium of Amsterdam outgrew its home and departed to its current location at Oosterdokseiland. In 2008, The Set Hotels purchased this wonderful building, attracted by its glorious past. In a vision to restore its former beauty, award winning Milan-based designer Piero Lissoni guided the creation of the hotel, whose rich historical narrative is woven with utmost care into its very fabric. The Conservatorium’s history has ensured it is once again on the pulse of the city’s cultural and architectural heartbeat.
GUEST ROOMS
Our guest rooms are the epitome of contemporary design, combining the best in modern comforts and technology. Each room presents you with a truly comfortable, peaceful space with thoughtful details and services, creating the perfect retreat for your visit to Amsterdam.
SUITES
Experience a stay like no other in the most beautiful hotel suites in Amsterdam. Our collection of suites embody Dutch style and design, with sumptuous king size beds and unique, thoughtful features to make your stay beyond exceptional.
SIGNATURE SUITES
Our signature suites are the idyllic blend of luxury, design, and comfort. Each has its own unique character, from the contemporary elegance of the Penthouse Suite, to the quirky features and stunning rooftop views of the I ♥ Amsterdam Suite.