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Art Collector’s Suite PULITZER AMSTERDAM

Dutch elegance is personified at these Golden Age-era canal-side houses – 25 of them fused together to create Amsterdam’s most celebrated standalone hotel. The Art Collector’s Suite is one of five differently themed suites, and is rich enough in assets to make Gertrude Stein green with envy. With a private canal-side entrance, this two-room apartment features sculptural furniture and intriguing original pieces from the Pulitzer collection, including a modern interpretation of Frans Hals’ The Last Supper by Thierry de Cromieres, with the votive symbolism replaced by beer, burgers and laptops. From $726 per night. Contact Gladys Camphuijsen, director of sales, gc@pulitzeramsterdam.com, +31 205 235 235, pulitzeramsterdam.com De L’Europe houses several one-of-a-kind signature suites, including the beautifully appointed Provocateur Suite. Ideal for guests who appreciate luxury and space, the Provocateur Suite echoes Vincent van Gogh’s famous painting with a starry night ceiling of lights, twinkling over the generous circular bed. Located in the Dutch Masters wing, it offers contemporary amenities and the latest technology, including award-winning Coco-Mat beds, iPod docking station and Bose surround sound system. The suite offers picturesque city views as well as romantic Amstel river views. From $2,150 per night. Contact Eef Sparla, chief concierge, concierge@deleurope.com, +31 205 311 777, deleurope.com Within a couple of minutes’ walk of both the Van Gogh museum and the Gucci store, this handsome 19th century building, formerly a bank, effortlessly fuses artistic and acquisitive sensibilities, from the stylish glass-encased lobby lounge (pictured right) to the gentle and soothing pale color schemes in the rooms, all accented by the signature clean lines of Italian starchitect Piero Lissoni, who designed the interiors. The Penthouse Suite’s floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the hotel’s historical facade and offer sweeping views of Amsterdam and beyond. From$7,468 per night. Contact Roy Tomassen, general manager, info@ conservatoriumhotel.com, +31 205 700 000, conservatoriumhotel.com Designer Marcel Wanders is the force behind this fusion of whimsy and luxury that exudes myriad playful Dutch touches, from the tulip- shaped chairs to subtle hues of orange amid the furnishings. The immense suite is an open-planned behemoth with canal views from the huge windows, plus rainfall walk-in shower, LCD TV and Geneva sound system. From $2,981 per night. Contact Roselyn García, front desk manager, amsterdam.prinsengracht@andaz.com, +31 205 231 234, amsterdamprinsengracht.andaz.hyatt.com Provocateur Suite DE L’EUROPE Penthouse Suite CONSERVATORIUM HOTEL Prinsengracht Suite AMSTERDAM ANDAZ

LATE NIGHT AMSTERDAM

OCCII Keeping true to the Dutch spirit of experiment and diversity, this industrial space is now one of the city’s most exciting live performance venues. The roster runs the gauntlet frommodern jazz to skate punk to poetry. occii.org TAPZUID Take your taste buds way beyond Heineken at this cozy late night joint in the De Pijp area. It takes its Dutch brews seriously; there’s two dozen

on tap, almost all from bespoke local craft makers. tapzuid.amsterdam GLOUGLOU Also in De Pijp, this is a dimly lit space that simply oozes conviviality, helped in no small measure by the house emphasis on natural wines. There are enormous cheeseboards on offer and the sun-drenched garden terrace is a much sought- after spot for Amsterdam gourmands come summer. glouglou.nl