Empire suites garden view
First Impressions Walking up to Empire suites garden view on Keizersgracht, you immediately get why this is one of Amsterdam's most photogenic canals.
First Impressions
Walking up to Empire suites garden view on Keizersgracht, you immediately get why this is one of Amsterdam’s most photogenic canals. The building sits right in the thick of the canal ring — I mean, you’re literally surrounded by those iconic narrow houses and tree-lined waterways that make Amsterdam so special. It’s a four-star property, but honestly, the location alone makes it feel more premium than that.
The Suite Experience
Here’s what caught me off guard — these aren’t just hotel rooms, they’re proper suites with space to actually spread out. My room had a separate sitting area and a little kitchenette that came in handy for morning coffee (the local Albert Heijn is just around the corner if you want to stock up). The garden view they promise? Well, it’s more of a courtyard situation, but it’s peaceful and gives you a break from the canal-side hustle.
Location & Getting Around
You know what’s great about staying on Keizersgracht? You’re walking distance to pretty much everything, but you’re not dealing with the chaos of Damrak or Leidseplein. The Nine Streets shopping area is literally a five-minute walk, and you can easily stroll to the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum. Plus, there’s a tram stop nearby if your feet need a break from all those cobblestones.
Practical Stuff That Matters
The 9.2 rating makes sense once you stay here — it’s those little details that add up. The staff actually knows the neighborhood and can point you toward the good local spots (not just the tourist traps). There’s no on-site restaurant, but honestly, you’re in Amsterdam — step outside and you’ve got everything from brown cafés to Michelin-starred places within walking distance. Parking is tricky like everywhere in the city center, but they can help arrange something if you’re driving.
Why Guests Love It
I think what really works here is that balance between feeling like you’re staying somewhere special without the stuffiness of a big hotel chain. The suites give you room to breathe, the location puts you right in the heart of things, and you’re getting solid value for a canal-side stay in Amsterdam. It’s the kind of place where you can imagine actually living in the city for a few days rather than just passing through as a tourist.
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Rooms & Suites
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| Room | Type | Beds | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Popular Deluxe King Room | Max persons: 2 | 1 extra-large double bed | From $245 /night | Select → |
Deluxe King Room
Max persons: 2 1 extra-large double bedSpa & Amenities
View
3- City view
- Garden view
- View
General
11- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Kitchen
1- Electric kettle
Bathroom
9- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Outdoors
1- Outdoor furniture
Services
2- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
Living Area
2- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink
1- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility
1- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room Amenities
3- Drying rack for clothing
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken
2- English
- Dutch
Safety & security
5- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology
1- Flat-screen TV
Reception services
1- Invoice provided
Most popular facilities
6- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Heating
- Luggage storage
- Air conditioning
Other for your stay
2- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
What Our Guests Say
Would definitely stay here again and excited to do so (sans heavy luggage)🤣🌈🙌👏🫶 Lovely host and a well kept space with everything we needed for a 4 night stay. Check in was a breeze and Rosanne gave us the full run down on what to do and see which was very helpful. Close walks to various districts and points of interest as well as a supermarket on the street behind. Amsterdams food scene was quite diverse and a fantastic discovery.
What could be improved: The stairs would be the only point I should make. Would be a challenge for elderly. Pack light as the last flight is a doozy!
There is currently roadworks along the entire road frontage canal side (SEP 2025) to if lugging suitcases come in from the street behind to be end. The rubber footpath mats over the upturned pavement and sand are difficult to wheel in luggage.
Other than this the room was very comfortable and light filled in the morning. Great neighbourhood.
Perfect accommodation in every way. Beautiful room. Everything you need. Host met us on arrival and gave us lots of tips re eating venues, sightseeing recommendations. Made us feel so welcome. Lots of extra treats in the room - thank you. Excellent location. Everything in reach. Would definitely stay here again without hesitation. Bed was so comfortable and bathroom underfloor heating was a real bonus! Perfect in every way.
What could be improved: Nothing. Enjoyed our stay completely
Had a great time in AD and the location was fab. Great recommendation with the food and coffee would come back Great location.
Very clean,
Great comfortable bed.
Smart TV with all streaming capabilities
Good shower
What could be improved: Those last set of stairs 🥲
Exceptional The room was fabulous, and the bed was so comfortable. The house the room is in is lovely, and the location is brilliant. Very happy with our stay, it was perfect.
What could be improved: N/A
Highly recommended Location was perfect, very close to everything we wanted to see. The building itself was very beautiful and clean. Room was very clean, there were snacks, coffee and wine available. Rosanne was very helpful and had very good suggestions for bars, restaurants etc. The stairs were not so bad unless you have a knee problem. Rosanne kept our bags after check out without any extra charge.
What could be improved: There were not enough hangers inside the bathroom for the towels
Beautiful stay in a lovely canal side building in the heart of Amsterdam The location was great. It was south of the main tourist area but only by a few minutes walk along the canals and about 5 minutes from the nearest tram stop. We were greeted by the host (Rosanne) who was lovely and welcoming. The room itself was very clean with multiple fresh towels, soaps, shampoo, fresh water, beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee and Stroopwafel. It was on a high floor which meant any ambient noise was minimal and overlooked a lovely garden.
In the morning the sun shone in and we enjoyed a lovely coffee in bed before we got on with the day.
The room is situated on a high floor with only stairs which we didn't mind as it only added to our step count for the day. We were well aware of the stairs (no lift) before booking as well as being told after confirmation. This did not bother us but if that isn't for you then book something else, don't moan about it afterwards!
The property is a top floor on a private residence and accessed with a code and multiple locked doors. We were able to check out and leave our bags until later in the day.
unforgettable stay in the heart of Amsterdam Nice authentic interior, beautiful garden view, nice coffee in the room, good location, friendly host
What could be improved: nothing
Exceptional The room is beautiful and there is aircon
What could be improved: The rest of the building was a little messy
Beautiful Amsterdam Great location on the Keizersgracht. Outstanding service. Soft bed, lovely interior. Close to many things to do or see. Beautiful Amsterdam.
A beautiful oasis of calm at the heart of the city. Excellent location on Keizersgracht Canal, very central yet quiet. Empire Suite Garden View is one of a group of suites at the very top of an historic Canal House. The ‘Garden View’ suite faces the back of the property, overlooking a stunning leafy garden. We enjoyed sitting at the large window with a chilled beer (complementary drinks in fridge from lovely hosts) watching the birds. Absolutely bliss. Also the furnishings were of a high standard- the bed was super comfortable!
What could be improved: There was nothing we didn’t like. It was excellent and we would definitely stay again. But for the benefit of other visitors, we want to provide a little bit of clarity. Some photos of Empire Suite Garden View on social media platforms show a view over rooftops and canal. The Garden View suite only has a view of the gardens - as the name implies! The other ‘Empire suites’ in the house have access to a roof terrace or views of the canal but Empire Suite Garden view does not. It’s no less for that. The view of the gardens is stunning and it’s super peaceful. This information is just provided for clarity to help others looking to book.
Location & Surroundings
What's Nearby
What's nearby:
- Munttoren600 m
- Abn Gebouw300 m
- Skinny bridge550 m
- Werelderfgoed300 m
- Rembrandtplein400 m
- Museum van Loon100 m
- Weteringplantsoen700 m
- Huis Met de Kolommen400 m
- Museum Willet-Holthuysen450 m
- FOAM Museum of Photography250 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Nel250 m
- Restaurant Tia Rosa150 m
- Cafe/bar The Bushdocter250 m
Top attractions:
- Artis Zoo1.4 km
- Dam Square1.3 km
- Leidseplein1.1 km
- Moco Museum1.3 km
- Rijksmuseum900 m
- Rembrandt House1.1 km
- Van Gogh Museum1.4 km
- Heineken Experience900 m
- Royal Palace Amsterdam1.3 km
- Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder1.6 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake IJsselmeer7 km
- Forest Amsterdamse Bos6 km
Public transport:
- Metro Vijzelgracht650 m
- Metro Metro Waterlooplein1.1 km
- Bus Amsterdam, Leidseplein1.2 km
- Bus Amsterdam, Museumplein1.6 km
- Train Amsterdam Amstel Station3 km
- Train Amsterdam Central Station2 km
Closest airports:
- Schiphol Airport15 km
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport73 km
Empire suites garden view
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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