The Highland House – A Favorite for Families in Amsterdam
About the Hotel
Unique Themed Accommodations
The Highland House offers 12 individually themed rooms including The Den with a fireplace, The Cinema with movie viewing, The Library with reading nooks, The Music Room with a record player, and The Wine Cellar in the basement. All rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines, box spring mattresses, rain showers, and smart TVs with streaming capabilities. Triple rooms accommodate three people with either three single beds or one double and one single bed. The quadruple room features two double beds and wooden floors.
Breakfast at Sister Hotel
Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 to 10:30 at The Highlander Hotel, located 170 meters away. Options include fresh juices, coffee, tea, granola, scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage. The hotel does not have an onsite restaurant, but guests can enjoy wine tastings in The Wine Cellar or purchase bottles of red, white, or sparkling wine for in-room consumption.
Inspiring Common Spaces
Guests can host private wine tastings in The Wine Cellar, watch movies in The Cinema room, or read in The Library. The hotel's interior features eclectic design with white paneling, dark accents, and quirky memorabilia collected by the owners. The property is completely independent of natural gas use and implements sustainable measures including LED lighting, water-saving fixtures, and eco-label cleaning products.
Central Amsterdam Location
The hotel is located at Nieuwe Nieuwstraat, 500 meters from Amsterdam Central Station and a 5-minute walk from Dam Square. The area features traditional houses, canals, cycling paths, and tram lines. Nearby attractions include the Kalverstraat shopping street (3-minute walk), Anne Frank House (15-minute walk), Madame Tussauds (5-minute walk), and the Royal Palace on Dam Square. The Nine Streets district with vintage shops is within walking distance.
Family-Run Hospitality Services
Reception is open daily from 9:00 to 17:00, with 24/7 access via key cards. The staff provides local travel advice, baggage storage, and daily bed making. Special packages include birthday celebrations with prosecco and decorations, romantic packages with rose petals and champagne, and flower arrangements for rooms. Parking is available at Q-Park Nieuwendijk (3-minute walk) or Q-Park Amsterdam Centraal (7-minute walk), with advance online booking discounts available.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- iPad
Room decor
- Parquet floor