We at all times attempt to discover new locations, additionally on the subject of cities like Amsterdam, which we’ve visited many occasions. We attempt to discover hidden gems and undiscovered spots, to make the journey really feel like we’ve really visited a brand new vacation spot. In our seek for our most up-to-date Amsterdam journey we had been searching for a novel place to remain and got here throughout the Ambassade Lodge. A main location within the coronary heart of town, but a component we had by no means visited and explored correctly.
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About Ambassade Lodge
It has a classy and stylish feel and look, competes with massive lodge chains for the number one lodge spot within the Netherlands, but is a family-run enterprise, and that’s what I like most concerning the Ambassade Lodge. As I’m penning this blogpost, the Ambassade Lodge is the nr.3 lodge within the Netherlands in keeping with Tripadvisor and for a household enterprise that may be a large achievement!
A 4 star lodge within the heart of Amsterdam located in sixteen elegant canal-side homes, what extra might you want for? It began with only one canal-side constructing again in 1953, however over time grew to 56 lodge rooms and suites in 16 buildings.
On the Ambassade Lodge they’re very proud to say that the worldwide pandemic has by no means shut them down, not even for a day. They remained open and had no obligatory redundancies. Actually, they turned an increasing number of progressive and began searching for methods to maintain their individuals employed, by beginning a seashore membership in 2020 for instance. Â
Books & Artwork
From the second you step in to the lodge, you simply can’t miss it. There are books and artwork in every single place. It’s for a purpose that the Ambassade Lodge can also be known as the Writers Lodge. The lodge is residence to over 5000 signed books and a really massive non-public artwork assortment.
They began with the gathering of Cobra Artwork again in 2001. Over time this assortment grew to what’s at the moment, over 800 items of artwork. Their purpose is to permit the gathering to develop even additional, right into a complete and full overview of Cobra. Simply have a stroll by the various corridors of the lodge, it looks like strolling by a museum.
They’ve a really fascinating leaflet of their artwork assortment, it exhibits the situation of the various artwork items all through the lodge, with extra background data.
The Ambassade Lodge owns over 5000 signed books, a novel assortment of books by authors who’ve all stayed on the lodge.
The Library Bar is the place these books might be discovered and is just spectacular. The gathering of signed books began again in 1986, nonetheless authors have lengthy been staying on the Ambassade Lodge. They owe their fascinating assortment to the truth that Dutch publishers usually e-book their international authors into the Ambassade Lodge for the launch of the Dutch translation of their books. The lodge has at all times had shut ties with publishers in and round Amsterdam. Actually, many of those publishers, in addition to a few of the most well-known bookshops and writers cafes, are inside strolling distance of the lodge.
They now have one thing particular occurring. For a interval of six months, a distinct creator is invited weekly for a keep on the lodge, and describes what being a author is like for her or him at the moment. Dutch newspaper Het Parool publishes the columns weekly. Â
Location of the Ambassade Lodge
I already talked about it, the situation of the Ambassade Lodge is really excellent! It’s positioned on the Herengracht, which is the second of 4 Amsterdam canals that belong to the well-known canal belt.
Being located subsequent to the well-known Herengracht means you’ll have infinite canal views. Though it’s a first-rate location proper within the heart of town, it’s really a relaxed, lovely and quiet space with the most effective of each worlds, because the Dam Sq., Museum Sq. with all main sights and purchasing areas are only a stone’s throw away.
I notably loved the mornings on the Ambassade Lodge, when town continues to be waking up, however the solar’s already out, the right time of day for a stroll alongside the canals. Speaking about these canals, in 2010 the canal district was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Record, which makes staying on the Ambassade Lodge much more particular!
De Negen Straatjes
9 picturesque streets in the midst of Amsterdam’s canal belt, stuffed with quirky and distinctive outlets and charming and scrumptious eateries, an awesome atmosphere. And the most effective half, it’s actually across the nook from the Ambassade Lodge, and subsequently a should go to. Simply take a stroll from the lodge, the 9 Streets are simply two minutes away.
The 9 Streets offer you that true Amsterdam style, it’s the place the locals hang around and the place you’ll expertise the actual Amsterdam. An ideal combination of designer boutique outlets, artwork galleries, classic clothes shops present outlets and loads of locations to eat and drink.
Jordaan
One other a part of Amsterdam the place you possibly can expertise the actual and native Amsterdam vibes is the Jordaan, a neighbourhood within the capital metropolis. Initially the Jordaan is a working-class neighbourhood, however these days has grow to be one of the crucial costly, upscale areas within the Netherlands.
Well-known Dutch painter Rembrandt spent the final years of his life within the Jordaan, and the Anne Frank Home, the place Anne Frank went into hiding throughout World Warfare II is positioned on the sting of the Jordaan. The Jordaan is positioned at only a 5 minute stroll from the lodge.
As you possibly can learn, the Ambassade Lodge is positioned in a beautiful and bustling neighbourhood of Amsterdam.
Native tip: Van Stapele cookies. They’re positioned simply across the nook from the lodge and promote scrumptious and well-known cookies. They open at 10am daily and are open until they’re offered out. There’s often a line outdoors with individuals ready to purchase their very own cookie.
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Brasserie Ambassade
Breakfast, lunch or a 3-course dinner, Brasserie Ambassade is your home to go. The lodge’s restaurant provides scrumptious French delicacies with a contemporary twist, together with canal views from the restaurant and the terrace.
Breakfast is served proper to your desk and heat dishes like pancakes or eggs might be ordered. Is there a greater strategy to begin your day than having breakfast whereas overlooking the Herengracht?
Dinner at Brasserie Ambassade is an actual expertise, as you’re surrounded by vibrant work from well-known Cobra artists.
Koan Float
I’ve to confess, earlier than staying on the Ambassade Lodge I had by no means heard of Koan Float. Nevertheless it is likely one of the most particular and enjoyable issues I’ve ever finished. Koan Float is the lodge’s wellness centre proper subsequent door and your home for those who’re after some floating or massages.
Koan Float is floating weightlessly on a layer of very salty water, just like the Useless Sea. Within the floating tank the water is heated and has 500 kilograms of medicinal Epsom Salt. Research have proven that Epsom Salt has many well being advantages, amongst different issues it eases stress, improves oxygen use and improves sleep and focus.
The tank is specifically designed to dam out all exterior stimuli, so your thoughts and physique are now not distracted. Contained in the tank you possibly can maintain the sunshine on, and hearken to music, or you possibly can change all of it off, make it fully darkish, and with the absence of gravity it makes you are feeling such as you’re floating in house. Whole and full rest.
One hour of floating is as useful as 4 hours of sleep. Another constructive results of floating embrace that it boosts the immune system, pure rest for thoughts and physique, helps prevents accidents and aids speedy restoration.
Koan Float additionally provides you a variety of massages. The final word mixture after a soothing floating session. Wish to know extra about Koan Float or the massages? Ensure that to verify their web site and e-book your individual floating session, I assure you received’t remorse!
Books & Artwork Retailer Samsara
With a lodge filled with books, it may’t be a shock that the Ambassade Lodge has its very personal bookstore. It’s positioned simply across the nook from the lodge. They provide particular books with a message, artworks of the CoBrA-movement and items. It’s the form of retailer that matches precisely in to the 9 Streets of Amsterdam.
Superior Deluxe Canal view Room
When staying on the Ambassade lodge, I might extremely suggest reserving a room with canal views. You may pay a bit extra, however it’s completely value the additional cash. The views on the Herengracht are simply wonderful. The room has two extraordinarily relaxed seats proper in entrance of the window, so simply sit and benefit from the views I might say.
The room has a big mattress and tv and a spacious rest room with separate bathe and bathtub. Bulgari soaps and shampoo are the right completion. There’s free WiFi and two bottles of Earth Water. One thing I actually favored, and by no means seen wherever else, wi-fi chargers on the nightstand on either side of the mattress. Good considering with all these worldwide vacationers!
The Ambassade Lodge is exclusive in so some ways. A family-owned lodge with excellent and private service to perfection.  From the second you stroll in to this lodge, it really looks like strolling right into a museum, with artwork and books in every single place, incredible. Staying at this lodge means pure luxurious and indulgence, completely really helpful. A novel expertise is assured.
This weblog was written by journey author and Traveltomtom workforce member Ashley. She stayed on the pretty Ambassade Lodge, on behalf of Traveltomtom, and wrote this weblog about her experiences.
