Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG

Kimpton De Witt is on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, one of the main streets into the historic centre. Centraal Station is a five-minute walk away, and Dam Square and the Royal Palace are a short walk. To the west lie the Nine Streets and the Jordaan, two of the city's most attractive neighbourhoods for shopping, cafés and canal-side strolls.

The hotel opened in 2017 as the first Kimpton outside the United States. Designer Jacu Strauss kept the original beamed ceilings of the two 17th-century buildings. He then added bold art, humour and plenty of references to Dutch culture.

Most rooms are in the modern wing, decorated in blues and greens inspired by Delft tiles, with playful touches such as bird-shaped reading lamps. Premium rooms include a triple-occupancy category, and a Premium room with two double beds can accommodate families of four. The penthouse has its own rooftop terrace, spiral staircase and fireplace.

Super Lyan is the cocktail bar created by acclaimed bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana, known as Mr Lyan. It sits in a third historic townhouse and has been ranked among Europe's best bars. Upstairs, Celia serves modern American cooking with a Californian influence.