Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky is the large five-star hotel on Dam Square, with 402 rooms facing the Royal Palace. It has been a hotel since 1883 and became an Anantara in 2022; many websites still use its old NH Collection name. It suits travellers who want to be in the middle of everything, and do not mind a big, busy hotel to get there.
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam at a glance
| Address | Dam 9, 1012 JS Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Category | 5 stars, Anantara (Minor Hotels); formerly NH Collection |
| Rooms | 402 rooms and suites |
| Neighbourhood | Old centre, on Dam Square |
| Nearest tram | Dam, trams 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24: 2 min walk · Paleisstraat, trams 2 and 24: 4 min walk |
| Nearest metro | Rokin (52): 6 min · Nieuwmarkt (51, 53, 54): 7 min |
| Nearest train station | Amsterdam Centraal: 12 min on foot (870 m) |
| Schiphol Airport | Train to Amsterdam Centraal, then a 12-minute walk or tram to the Dam |
| Spa | Anantara Spa with saunas and treatment rooms; 24-hour gym; no pool |
| Dining | The White Room (1 Michelin star), Grand Café Krasnapolsky, the Wintergarden, Bar The Tailor |
| Check-in / check-out | From 15:00 / until 12:00 |
| Pets | Dogs and cats on request, up to two per room; a nightly fee applies |
| Parking | Valet or secure parking, paid; height limit 1.80 m |
Checked in November 2026 against the hotel’s own website and booking sites. Walking times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Why stay at the Krasnapolsky
The Krasnapolsky started with a tailor. Adolph Wilhelm Krasnapolsky came to Amsterdam from Poland in the 1850s, took over a coffee house on the Warmoesstraat in the 1860s, and built it up into a grand hotel on the Dam. The bar is named The Tailor after his first trade.
In 1880 the hotel’s own power plant lit the new Wintergarden with Edison bulbs, years before most of the city had electric light. When the hotel itself opened in 1883 it was the only one in Amsterdam with hot running water and a telephone in every room. The White Room, the Wintergarden and the passage are national monuments.
Today it is one of the biggest hotels in the centre, with conference space and a constant flow of guests. The location is the reason to stay: the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the main shopping streets are right outside.
The rooms: what you should know before booking
Read the room description carefully before you book; these are the points that matter most here.
- Views. Rooms on the front look across Dam Square to the Royal Palace. The square is busy with crowds and events, so if you sleep lightly, ask for a room on the inner side.
- Size and style. Rooms were redone for the Anantara opening, finished in 2023. Suites include a Royal Suite overlooking the Dam and a Presidential Suite with a roof terrace.
- Families. Cots for children up to three are free on request. Children from 12 pay the adult rate, and breakfast is half price under 12, according to booking sites.
- Old room counts. Older listings give 451 rooms; that was the NH-era figure. The hotel now has 402.
Restaurants, bars and facilities
The White Room by Jacob Jan Boerma
A white-and-gold dining room from 1885, one of the oldest restaurants in Amsterdam, with one Michelin star.
Grand Café Krasnapolsky and the Wintergarden
The high-ceilinged grand café on the Dam serves all day, including afternoon tea. Breakfast is served under the 1880 iron-and-glass roof of the Wintergarden.
Bar The Tailor
A cocktail bar with a courtyard patio, which also runs a Dutch mixology class.
Spa
Anantara Spa has three treatment rooms, a Finnish sauna, a steam room and an infrared cabin. The gym is open 24 hours. There is no swimming pool.
Getting there and getting around
From Schiphol Airport
Take the train to Amsterdam Centraal (14 to 19 minutes) and walk down the Damrak to the Dam, about 12 minutes. Trams 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24 also run from Centraal to the Dam stop, two minutes from the door.
Getting around
Almost every tram through the centre stops at the Dam, and metro 52 stops at Rokin, six minutes away. The Jordaan, the Nine Streets and the Anne Frank House are within 15 minutes on foot.
Nearest stops
| Stop | Walk to the hotel · lines |
|---|---|
| Dam | 2 min (130 m) · trams 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24 |
| Paleisstraat | 4 min (310 m) · trams 2 and 24 |
| Rokin | 6 min (470 m) · trams 4 and 14 |
| Rokin (metro) | 6 min (470 m) · metro 52 |
| Nieuwmarkt (metro) | 7 min (530 m) · metros 51, 53 and 54 |
| Amsterdam Centraal (train) | 12 min (870 m) · trains to Schiphol and the rest of the Netherlands |
Walking times measured with OpenStreetMap routing, November 2026. Lines as in the GVB timetable.
What is around the Krasnapolsky
| Place | Walk from the hotel · why go |
|---|---|
| Oude Kerk | 5 min (360 m) · Amsterdam’s oldest building, with a tower climb |
| Dam Square and the Royal Palace | 5 min (380 m) · The city’s main square, with the 17th-century palace on one side |
| Nieuwmarkt | 7 min (520 m) · Square with the medieval Waag and its cafés |
| The Nine Streets | 11 min (800 m) · Small independent shops across four canals |
| Westerkerk | 12 min (880 m) · The church tower above the Anne Frank House |
| Anne Frank House | 13 min (940 m) · Tickets only online, released six weeks ahead |
| Museum of the Canals | 13 min (970 m) · How the canal ring was planned and built |
| Rembrandtplein | 13 min (1 km) · Cafés and terraces; an ice rink in winter |
| Houseboat Museum | 14 min (1.1 km) · Walk through a houseboat on the Prinsengracht |
Staying here in winter
In December the Christmas tree on the Dam stands right outside the hotel, and the Amsterdam Light Festival (26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027) lights up the canals a short walk away. Breakfast under the glass roof of the Wintergarden is at its best on a winter morning.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Krasnapolsky still an NH hotel?
No. Since 2022 it has been Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam, part of Minor Hotels. Many websites still use the old NH Collection name.
Does the Krasnapolsky have a pool?
No. There is a spa with saunas and treatment rooms and a 24-hour gym, but no swimming pool.
Does The White Room have a Michelin star?
Yes. The White Room, led by chef Jacob Jan Boerma, holds one Michelin star in the 2026 guide.
What is the nearest tram stop to Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam?
The nearest tram stop to Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam is Dam, served by trams 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24, about 2 minutes on foot. The nearest metro station is Rokin (52), about 6 minutes away.
Is the Krasnapolsky noisy?
The Dam is one of the busiest squares in the city, with crowds and events. Front rooms have the palace view; rooms on the inner side are quieter.
Are pets allowed at the Krasnapolsky?
Dogs and cats are welcome if you request it in advance, up to two per room, and a nightly fee applies.
Other hotels nearby
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