The Dylan
Amsterdam, Netherlands[view map]
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SilverSmith membership got us a great deal on flights and a 'Lazy Sunday' package for an extended Honeymoon. We stayed two nights with my brother and his Dutch wife who live in Amsterdam and got out of their hair for a last night at the Dylan. I have been before in the previous incarnation of Blakes and nothing has really changed thankfully. Super-sexy, super-chic and in an excellent location for the Jordaan and surrounding areas, away from the usual tourist parts of the City.
Nothing was too much trouble and they even have new bicycles since it was Blakes. €25 Euros a day each made it rather expensive though. Also note that, like many up-market restaurants in Amsterdam, they are shut on a Sunday evening. The Café Van Puffelen round the corner is a good alternative however.
In my opinion, the Dylan is definitely the place to stay in Amsterdam and worth the money over somewhere like the Pulitzer. The duplex rooms in the loft or the Old rphanage are stunning, with exposed beams and a lovely bathroom. There was a bottle of champagne in the room on arrival, and two lovely gifts (I wont spoil the surprise) and breakfast included in the package.
Also recommend Blakes in London.