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| Hotel Okura Amsterdam | |
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| General information | |
| Location | De Pijp |
| Address | Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, 1072 LH Amsterdam |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Bernard Bijvoet, Gerard Holt, Yoshiro Taniguchi en Yozo Shibata |
| Other information | |
| Parking | Yes |
| Website | |
| http://www.okura.nl/ | |
Hotel Okura Amsterdam is a five-star hotel in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, which includes two restaurants with Michelin stars, the two-star Ciel Bleu and one-star Yamazato.
Location
The hotel is located on the Amstel river, two blocks from the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre.
History
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Facilities
It has 300 rooms, including the suite which won the 2014 World Travel Awards Netherlands' Leading Hotel Suite award.[1] There is also a spa.
Dining
There are four restaurants that have all been awarded by Michelin. The Ciel Bleu Restaurant, awarded two Michelin stars,[2] is located on the 23rd floor and offers a panoramic view over Amsterdam. Fodors says it is "resolutely for those with chubby pocketbooks and expansive palates".[3] At the Chef’s Table you can get a personal view of the chef and kitchen brigade at work. There are international specialties at the Serre Restaurant – inspired by Ciel Bleu. In summer, it offers a terrace on the Amstel Canal. There are also two Japanese restaurants: the traditional Yamazato Restaurant was awarded one Michelin star and praised for "meticulous and friendly service".[4] Teppanyaki Restaurant Sazanka serves teppanyaki cookery. The Taste of Okura cooking studio offers instruction in Japanese cookery.
Reviews
Lonely Planet praises its views, restaurants, and spa.[5] Fodors also praises the "dazzling" dining options.[6] Time Out characterises its decor as "very smart" and "masculine", aimed at "captains of industry".[7]
The World Travel Awards awarded it 2010 Netherlands' Leading Business Hotel and 2014 Netherlands' Leading Hotel Suite.[8]
Media appearances
The hotel was used as a setting for Cheech & Chong's 1983 film, Still Smokin.[9]
References
- ^ "Netherlands' Leading Hotel Suite 2014". World Travel Awards. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Ciel Bleu". Via Michelin. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Ciel Bleu". Fodors. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Yamazako". Via Michelin. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Hotel Okura". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Okura Amsterdam". Fodors. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Hotel Okura". Time Out. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Hotel Okura". World Travel Awards. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ Time Out Amsterdam. Time Out Guides. 2005. p. 200. ISBN 978-1-904-97836-7.