2. D'Vijff Vlieghen

Spuistraat 294-302, Amsterdam 1012 VX  (Map)
+31 20 530 4060

OLD CENTER / RED LIGHT DISTRICT.   This famous hotel was named after Jan Janszoon Vijff Vlijghen (whose surname translates as 'Five Flies'), the original owner of the premises which spreads across five 17th-century canal houses. It was opened in 1939 by the eccentric art and antiques dealer Nicolaas Kroese. Thanks to his bizarre PR style, it drew numerous celebrities over the decades, including John Wayne, Walt Disney, Elvis Presley, Goldie Hawn and Versace (note the small copper plates on each of the chairs bearing the names of its famous visitors). With its various rooms and spacious, the candlelit venue is suitable for both romantic dinners and business occasions and features dark woods, regional antiques, and even Rembrandt etchings. The menu shakes up traditional Dutch cuisine, offering roast duck fillet, veal sirloin, lamb, suckling pig, grilled fish, and a host of dishes that capitalize on fresh, local ingredients. Seasonal, chef's, and vegetarian menus are available as well. It's only drawback perhaps is that it attracts tourists in droves.

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Spuistraat 294-302, Amsterdam 1012 VX

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