Situated in one of Amsterdam’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, the Conservatorium is literally across the street from the Stedelijk and Van Gogh Museum, with the Rijksmuseum just a few minutes away.

The hotel overlooks the city’s poshest shopping street P.C. Hooftstraat, and is a five-minute walk from the Vondelpark, a popular spot for picnics, cyclists and runners. Don't miss De Pijp, one of Amsterdam's hippest neighbourhoods, which is also just a 10-15 minute walk away. Coming from the airport by cab takes just half an hour and the hotel is well-connected by bus and tram (2,3,5 and 12).

With 129 guest rooms and suites (from 25 to 170 square metres) spread over eight floors, all rooms at the Conservatorium feature an extremely clean and modern design with beige and white tones, perfect for minimalists.

We loved the sleek design with mirrored doors that blended in seamlessly into the room, as well as the loft-like feel on top-floor suites with slanted, large windows to let the light in.

Under the guidance of Dutch chef Schilo van Coevorden, the Conservatorium offers three different dining options including Brasserie for all-day dining, Taiko for Asian (read: Japanese) cuisine and Tunes Bar for late-night drinks, music and snacks.

Breakfast at the Brasserie deserves a special mention with the impressive spread of salads, cheeses, cold cuts, bread, pastries, plus a la carte options like pancakes, French toast and egg dishes. The golden shears used for cutting open each individually wrapped bag of gourmet muesli was also a nice touch, and don’t get us started on those German pretzels.

Next to the Brasserie is the Lounge, also known as “Amsterdam’s living room”, a popular spot for coffee meetings, casual get-togethers and a regular spot for local Dutch celebrities too.

After hours, Tunes Bar is a popular among locals and hotel guests for its extensive selection of gin (don’t leave without trying a G&T, or two).

Featuring an in-house DJ from Thursdays to Saturdays, it’s a hip place to enjoy cocktails and tunes, with snacks from Taiko next door.

Hotel gyms can be a bit of a hit or miss, but the Conservatorium completely exceeded our expectations with the Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre (a common thread among all The Set hotels).

Located on the basement floor of the hotel, not only does it have a reception lounge with coffee, tea and healthy snacks—there’s a fully fitted gym, underground pool with spa and spa treatment rooms (complete with the city’s only Watsu pool) and a separate studio for yoga and pilates classes. The space is a breath of fresh air with plenty of greenery, transparent glass walls and ambient lighting.

All hotel guests get complimentary access to Akasha, but the facilities are also used by local community members and corporate clients, as well as gym and spa-goers with day passes.

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For those who appreciate history, art and design, and a prime location right in the middle of the museum district, there really is no better place to stay in Amsterdam than the Conservatorium.

Tatler tip: Be sure to ask for your personal host upon check-in at the Conservatorium, who can help make bookings and arrangements for you in town (including museum ticket bookings to skip the lines). 

The Dutch Masters package includes a two-night stay at the Conservatorium, daily breakfast for two at the Brasserie and two tickets to the exhibition at the Hermitage Museum. 

Conservatorium Hotel, Van Baerlestraat 27, 1071 AN, Amsterdam, www.conservatoriumhotel.com

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