A review of The Dylan Hotel, Amsterdam

Posted by

·

Apologies my posts are a bit all over the place at the moment – I’m still finishing my write ups of my Baltics trip back in May (Estonia coming next), and my July trip to the south of France, plus my summer UK breaks. But before I do, I need to finish off my 2021 travels. I visited Amsterdam back in November 2021, and visiting the city is a must on any tour of Europe.

You can read my itinerary of what to do in Amsterdam HERE, but this post is going to focus on the hotel we stayed in – The Dylan. When visiting a large city, I always try and stay at smaller hotels just because I prefer the intimacy and more personal touches, and The Dylan really didn’t disappoint. It is a luxury option, but it’s so worth it for a wonderful stay.


The Dylan is located in the 9 streets area of Amsterdam. This area is a slightly less busy area of town filled with coffee shops, little restaurants, boutique shops and LOTS of canals. It’s the most beautiful area of Amsterdam visually, and because it’s quiet at night with no major roads or clubs, it’s also a good night’s sleep. It also means there are loads of great eating places within walking distance, from tasty breakfast spots to special dinners.

The 9 streets area is in close walking distance to all the main sites in Amsterdam, including Anne Frank’s house, canal boat tours, The Rijksmuseum, Dam Square, The Red Light District and many more. It means it’s the perfect place to stay when visiting the city….as long as you’re not here for the bars and the clubs, in which case something in the city centre may be more appropriate.

Dam Square is also close


The accommodation at The Dylan is nothing short of incredible. We stayed in a duplex suite room, which had the bedroom downstairs and the bathroom upstairs. The bed was huge and comfortable, with daily room service. Also in the room is an ipad which has all hotel information and local activities/restaurants etc recommended. There is also a coffee machine, well stocked mini bar and daily evening gift (chocolates etc).

The suite during the day
And the luxurious bathroom


The hotel has a bar and restaurant called Occo Brasserie. There is an a la carte menu, and also a bar snacks menu. Also on offer is afternoon tea, as well as a varying cocktail menu which can be sampled in the bar or garden terrace. The Dylan also offer ‘High Wine’ which is a selection of wines and small bites, if you really want to treat yourself. Breakfast is also served daily in the restaurant, or in the room if you’d prefer. All the food and drink we had was delicious and we’d definitely recommend eating in the hotel.

Bar snacks


The Dylan goes out of its way to make stays special for guests. On arrival, we were presented with a delicious warm apple cider drink and Dutch cheese biscuits. Every day staff were friendly and polite, checking we had everything we needed. Bar staff were chatty and professional and the finishing touches like chocolates in the room each day made a difference. As we were staying after my operation, the hotel also gave us champagne on arrival and some delicious Prosecco sweets.

The hotel also offer some wonderful experiences. I’ve already mentioned afternoon tea and High wine (the best invention ever), but they also offer private dining if you want to make it a special occasion. Also on offer are private canal boat tours, and bike tours organised by the hotel.

The hotel doesn’t have any spa facilities, however it does offer in-room massages via an external company. I was too excited about the prospect and immediately booked an hour long Swedish massage, which was incredible and the perfect way to fill a rainy evening.

Garden courtyard

So what do you think of The Dylan? Would you like to stay here? We really enjoyed our 4 night stay and would recommend it to anyone looking for a little bit of boutique luxury in the heart of Amsterdam. Stay safe and happy travelling everyone!

33 responses to “A review of The Dylan Hotel, Amsterdam”

  1. The Dylan looks gorgeous Hannah and I always love a visit to Amsterdam.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Marion, it was a lovely stay for sure 🙂

      Liked by 2 people

  2. What a beautiful hotel, Hannah. I’d love to revisit Amsterdam and show Sladja around the city.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thank you so much Leighton, Amsterdam is a wonderful city for sure.

      Liked by 1 person

  3. Your visit to the Dylan Hotel in Amsterdam sounds wonderful, Hannah! The canals and architecture look lovely, and the hotel accommodations appear top-notch! But, remember – we, your readers, understand if you have to rest sometime…haha. Thanks for sharing your travels, my friend! 🙂

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Haha I have actually had a very long rest from travelling as I’ve had 6 weeks at home focusing on work – I didn’t travel anywhere in August. But next week I start up again with a trip to Istanbul 🙂 I just have lots to catch up on. I’m glad you enjoyed following along with Amsterdam 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

  4. Beautiful hotel, beautiful setting, and your beautiful photos to show it all off… Perfect!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Aw thank you so much!

      Liked by 1 person

  5. The Dylan Hotel looks amazing and all the food and drinks! You seem to have a knack for picking out really good hotels.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. I must admit I often pick the hotel before the destination, we love a beautiful hotel in an interesting place – feels like a proper treat to go away then 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

  6. What a sleek and gorgeously-designed duplex suite! I usually am one for staying as central as possible in a destination, but sometimes, a bit of peace and quiet certainly helps, away from the hustle and bustle of traffic– hence why the Dylan Hotel looks very enticing! The chocolates and champagne certainly help, too! 😉 Glad you had a wonderful accommodation and a wonderful time in Amsterdam.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Rebecca – and I totally agree, I usually go for city centre but as I’ve got older have defnitely started choosing quieter areas so I can sleep well ha! Maybe I’m just getting old now 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

  7. Wow, the hotel is nothing short of amazing, but I guess that’s what a luxury 5-star boutique hotel in Amsterdam looks like.
    There’s nothing better than staying at a hotel that has friendly and knowledgeable staff, and amazing rooms and that provides daily evening gifts for their customers. I am glad to see you had a great stay 🙂 Aiva xx

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Aiva, it was a stunning place and a really great choice for just going and being pampered 🙂 xx

      Liked by 1 person

  8. NattyTravels

    What a gorgeous hotel! That bed looks so cosy and I absolutely love the bathroom. 😍

    Liked by 1 person

    1. It was beautiful and really different to anywhere else I’ve stayed 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

  9. Lovely! Love the 2-story room!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Ah thanks – I did too, apart from in the middle of the night when nature calls and you’ve got to navigate stairs in the dark haha!

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Good point. I wouldn’t think of that when booking…

        Liked by 1 person

  10. This looks far nicer than anything I’ve ever stayed at. What a luxurious getaway!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Ah thank you, so glad you like it 🙂 We always blow out hotel budgets haha!

      Liked by 1 person

  11. Amsterdam is on our bucket list, and we will definitely stay the the Dylan! It looks fabulous. I love the idea of “High Wine”. Your photos of the area are beautiful and remind me a little of Brugge, Belgium.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. It’s such a great place to stay, I really recommend it. High Wine is such a great invention haha! 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

  12. That bathroom is epic! Such a wonderful spot to stay and worth the price!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. It was amazing, such a lovely place to stay for sure. Thanks for reading Lyssy.

      Like

  13. Looks like a very classy place to stay. I love the black and white! 🙂

    Liked by 1 person

    1. yeah it was super stylish – thanks for reading Meg 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

  14. Your accommodations in Amsterdam look amaaaazing, especially the bathroom! I love the concept of High Wine. I’ve never heard of that before, but it sounds like it would be a lot of fun.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. The bathroom was amazinggg (apart from in the night when you had to navigate stairs in the dark to do a wee!) High Wine is a great invention, I can highly recommend it haha! 🙂

      Like

  15. Amsterdam was such an incredible place we visited. Such a beautiful hotel!

    Liked by 1 person

  16. You’re right, the suite is nothing short of luxurious! And I don’t know what I liked more – dessert or the cocktail 😉. High wine … oh my, that sounds like THE treat of them all!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. High wine is the DREAM

      Liked by 1 person

  17. Beautiful piece of writing. Wonderful writing

    Like

Leave a comment

About the author

Hi! My name is Hannah, I’m a travel blogger from the UK who fits travel around a full time (and full on) job. In this blog I share my adventures around the world and hopefully help you to find some inspiration for destinations, things to do or places to stay. Thanks for stopping by – stay safe and happy travelling.

You can also follow me on Instagram!

Type your email…