In Amsterdam’s serene De Pijp district, Hotel Okura rises like a quiet promise: Japanese precision wrapped in Dutch ease. Canals glide just beyond its doors, bicycles hum through leafy streets, and inside, the hotel’s calm order hints at omotenashi — the art of thoughtful, invisible care. This is a stay where Michelin-starred dining, whisper-soft service, and understated luxury come together in a city known for its playful energy.
For Those Who Seek…
- A refined urban retreat grounded in Japanese hospitality
- Michelin-starred experiences without ever leaving the hotel
- A serene base close to the Museum Quarter, canals, and café-lined streets
Legacy
Since opening in 1971, Hotel Okura Amsterdam has embodied the meeting point of two cultures — Japan’s devotion to craft and the Netherlands’ relaxed cosmopolitanism. Part of the Okura tradition that began in Tokyo, the Amsterdam outpost quickly became known for its culinary excellence and elegant composure. Decades later, it remains a beacon of warm formality and understated indulgence in one of Europe’s most creative capitals.
Rooms & Suites
Accommodations are bright, spacious, and soothing — a palette of soft neutrals, clean lines, and well-considered comforts that echo Japanese design principles. Floor-to-ceiling windows invite Amsterdam’s changing skies indoors, while plush bedding and intuitive lighting create a cocoon-like calm.
Suites elevate the experience with panoramic city views, generous living spaces, and spa-style bathrooms featuring deep soaking tubs. The Executive Lounge adds a layer of privacy and refinement, offering quiet breakfasts, afternoon bites, and evening cocktails with skyline silhouettes.
Dining & Culinary Moments
Hotel Okura is one of Europe’s great culinary destinations, home to two Michelin-starred restaurants under one roof.
Ciel Bleu (Two Michelin Stars)
Perched on the 23rd floor, this is Amsterdam’s sky-high dining crown. Expect modern, expressive gastronomy with Dutch and Japanese influences, paired with one of the city’s most panoramic views.
Sazanka
Sazanka delivers a captivating teppanyaki experience, where Japanese precision and restrained artistry take center stage at the grill. Impeccable ingredients and calm, attentive service create a dining moment that feels both intimate and effortlessly refined.
Serre
Serre delivers refined, season-driven European cuisine with subtle Japanese touches in a setting that feels warm, modern, and unforced. It’s an easy, elegant choice for everything from relaxed breakfasts to quietly polished dinners that settle the day with grace.
Yamazato (One Michelin Star)
The first traditional kaiseki restaurant in Europe to earn a Michelin star. Here, seasonal harmony is plated with quiet poetry — a multi-course journey that feels both ceremonial and deeply comforting.
Wellness & Experiences
Nagomi Spa & Health is designed around the Japanese philosophy of harmony, balance, and deep restoration. The experience unfolds through serene treatment rooms, a softly lit indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, and relaxation areas that encourage stillness from the moment you arrive. Treatments blend Eastern techniques with modern wellness science, focusing on muscle release, circulation, and mental clarity through carefully choreographed touch.
Signature massages, seasonal body rituals, and personalized wellness programs are delivered with the same precision found throughout Hotel Okura, while the fitness center and lap pool support gentle movement and recovery. Nagomi is not about indulgence for indulgence’s sake — it’s about recalibrating body and mind, leaving you grounded, restored, and quietly renewed before stepping back into Amsterdam’s rhythm.
Location & Access
Hotel Okura sits in vibrant De Pijp, a neighborhood known for its creative pulse, cafés, and the iconic Albert Cuyp Market. It’s a short stroll to the Museum Quarter and just far enough from the busiest tourist routes to feel like a sanctuary. Chauffeured transfers and seamless arrival arrangements simplify travel from Schiphol Airport, while tram and metro connections make the entire city effortlessly accessible.
48 Hours at Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Day 1 — Canals, Culture, & Kaseki Calm
Morning: Begin with breakfast at Serre, where sunlight spills across contemporary interiors. Step outside for a gentle walk through De Pijp and wander toward the Rijksmuseum before the midday crowds.
Afternoon: Return for a signature treatment at Nagomi Spa — warm oils, hushed tones, and calming Japanese therapies reset your rhythm instantly. Float between the pool and sauna before settling into your room overlooking the canals.
Evening: Dress for an unforgettable night at Ciel Bleu. The city glimmers beneath you as multi-course artistry unfolds with smooth precision.
Day 2 — Markets, Michelin, & Amsterdam Ease
Morning: Explore the nearby Albert Cuyp Market, where locals shop for flowers, spices, and fresh stroopwafels. Stroll the canals, letting the city’s charming irregularities unfold at their own pace.
Afternoon: Return to the hotel for teppanyaki theatre at Sazanka or a quiet lunch at Serre. Spend the remainder of the day cycling toward the Amstel River, accessible within minutes from the hotel entrance.
Evening: Settle into Yamazato for kaiseki dining — a thoughtful, meditative finale to your stay, served with calm confidence and seasonal intention.
Keepsakes
The memories that linger from Hotel Okura Amsterdam are less about objects and more about atmosphere: the way staff greet you with warm restraint, the way the skyline glows from the 23rd floor, the serenity of Nagomi Spa after a day of city exploration. It’s the rare union of two cultures that leaves you feeling both restored and inspired — a reminder that luxury can be quiet, thoughtful, and deeply human.
Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Ferdinand Bolstraat 333
1072 LH, Amsterdam
The Netherlands
+31 (0)20 678 8300
