Hotel Okura Amsterdam proves that you can imagine yourself in Japan for a while in the Netherlands
When you say Hotel Okura Amsterdam, you say delicious Japanese food at Yamazato, or enjoy a dinner at the French-oriented Restaurant Ciel Bleu with the most beautiful view of Amsterdam. But from now on you also think: sleep in Hotel Okura and get the full experience. Because a holiday to Japan is the dream and Hotel Okura proves that you can imagine yourself in Japan for a while in Amsterdam.
Where to start is not so easy in the case of Hotel Okura. Everything is Huge, everything is fine. It starts with the huge greeting upon arrival. The doormen greet you so friendly that you never never want to go home again. Even the origami on the beds in the hotel rooms contributes to that perfect mix of detail and hospitality. Here you don't just get a stay, here you experience a taste of Japanese hospitality at its best. The tone is set, and it remains unchanged: luxury, comfort and a touch of Japanese perfection in everything they do.
Ok, maybe we should start at the beginning. Because where do you even go? Hotel Okura is located in the Pijp and the imposing building cannot be missed. With 23 floors, Okura proudly towers above the low-rise buildings of the city. Once inside, you enter an oasis of peace and style: soft colours, a light interior, and an ambiance that immediately brings a sense of calm. The interior is refined, elegant and perfectly balanced, as if the hotel invites you to take a deep breath and let go of all the hustle and bustle of the city for a while.
From top to bottom: you start at the chic Twenty Third Bar and Restaurant Ciel Bleu on the top floor. With each floor, a bit more glamour is added. Arriving at the top floor, the doors will swing open and you will be welcomed like royalty. A formidable view and a particularly good restaurant await you. The menu is inspired by French basics, enriched with innovative techniques, international influences and spices.
Downstairs in the hotel is the Yamazato restaurant, housed in a serene setting overlooking a tranquil Japanese garden. This Michelin-starred restaurant since 2002 serves classic Japanese kaiseki cuisine. Here you can taste Japan at its best, with fresh seasonal ingredients and age-old culinary traditions.
You may already know the Yamazato and Ciel Bleu restaurants at the Okura, but have you ever been to the Serre? No? Well, definitely do. It’s a great place to be, right by the water and between the green bushes and trees. You can go there every day for really good snacks, steak tartare and lobster. And that, guys, is good. And don’t forget Teppanyaki Restaurant Sazanka, also delicious!
If there is a spa in Hotel Okura Amsterdam, you know that it has a Japanese twist. Nagomi means 'to relax' in Japanese, and that's what it's all about in this spa. An oasis of tranquility in the heart of Amsterdam with a swimming pool with saunas and a hot tub, above it a fitness room with personal guidance, and one floor higher you can enjoy luxurious treatments at Nagomi Spa Treatments. The use of the refined French products of Sothys completes the picture.
For ultimate relaxation, choose the Wellness Experiences-package: an overnight stay in a room of your choice, an extensive breakfast, a 60-minute massage and access to Nagomi Gym & Wellness. Available from Tuesday to Sunday.
Good to know: Nagomi Gym & Wellness facilities are available to hotel guests, visitors of Nagomi Spa Treatments and members. Perfect for a dose of zen in the city.
