Amsterdam’s haute-est hotel has arrived, risen from the ashes of the iconic music academy Conservatorium van Amsterdam. The Conservatorium Hotel is all that jazz plus a design conscience, a groovy pad fit for businessmen and fashionistas alike. Conceptualised and designed by visionary owner Georgi Akirov and Milanese starchitect Piero Lissoni, the hotel pays homage to the hallowed halls of its history, but revamps the interiors with Dutch-meets-contempo-Italian gusto.
Step inside to 129 sleek suites and duplexes bathed in cream and brown, with wooden-planked floors and oriental embellishments like tribal masks, delft plates and vintage Asian rugs. Ranging from 30 to 170 sq m, each suite has comp Wi-Fi, espresso machines, mirror TVs and funky custom-made Lissoni furny.
Goedeavond, hungry? Trot on down to Tunes Restaurant by Schilo for Dutch delectables whipped up by chef Schilo van Coevorden. If you prefer a casual nibble or tea and cake, head towards the hotel’s Brasserie and the Lounge. Too stuffed for food? Simply get comfy on the oversized plushy sofas at the Atrium and soak up the delightful ambiance.
Let’s say you’re not in Amsterdam for the dykes, bikes, waterways or cycleways. Bizzy-bees get perks like six meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art devices, signature Schilo cocktails and jam sessions at the intimate Tunes bar, and the largest cigar humidor in Europe, La Casa del Habano.
The canal capital worn you out? Head to the spacious Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Retreat, a 1000 sq. m escape where you can eat organic at ‘Earth’, sweat bullets at ‘Fire’, ohm the day away at ‘Air’, and lather and dive at ‘Water’. Finally, proceed with the signature hammam treatments for stress relief. Bliss!
Van Baerlestraat, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. T: +31 (0) 20 570 0000 W:conservatoriumhotel.com
