Sir Albert

These 18sq m open-plan rooms have high ceilings, large windows, dark wooden floors and a muted colour palette of black and taupe. The queen-size bed has a pillow-top mattress and is dressed with Egyptian cotton sheets and a goose-down duvet, and there’s a smart work desk at its foot. The ensuite contains a rain shower. Other features include a flatscreen TV, radio, iPod dock, free WiFi, minibar, Illy espresso machine, laptop-size safe, air-conditioning and a carefully curated goodie box. Two of these rooms are set in the attic and are lit by skylights.

Overlooking the De Pijp district, these standout 45sq m suites are the biggest in the hotel, with a king-size bed, two bathrooms with rain showers, and a separate living area with a freestanding Philippe Starck soaking tub. You’ll find a well-stocked private cocktail bar, fresh flowers from the market and a comfortable sofa. Facilities include free WiFi, an iPod dock, radio, flatscreen TV, desk, Illy espresso machine, laptop-size safe and a goodie box. These residences can accommodate up to four adults (two in the bedroom, and two in the living space)