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Orlando was the outcome of a perfectly definite, indeed overmastering impulse.I want fun. I want fantasy. (Virginia Woolf on creating Orlando, 1929)Mr Paul Lodder, the proprietor of Hotel Orlando, invites you to enjoy a memorable stay in his historical, 17th century house in the heart of the Amsterdam Canal Belt. Built around 1680, during the height of the Dutch Golden Age, this five-storey patrician house is characterised by its typical holbol-gevel front, one of the few left in Amsterdam.In 1994 Paul Lodder, a former lawyer who had decided to drop out of the rat race, acquired it to realise a new existence and fulfil an old dream. A seasoned traveller himself, he transformed it into the nice, small, sophisticated hotel de charme with a homely feel where he would like to stay himself. Offering personal accommodation and generous hospitality in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Making guests feel at home. A room of ones own, indeed.After a major refurbishing operation Hotel Orlando reopened in April 2004, upgraded to 3-star category. In 2010 the stylish backhouse and large renaissance garden became part of Hotel Orlando.
rooms
Hotel Orlando has only 7 rooms, spread over three floors (no elevator!) and the backhouse. All rooms are equipped to high standards of quality and comfort. Climate control, luxurious box spring beds, bathroom with toilet, hair dryer, international direct dial telephone with voice mail, Internet broadband access, remote control television, mini-bar, personal safe.Each room is different. Individually designed, in an eclectic variety of styles, a careful mixture of old and new. 19th century cabinets blend harmoniously with Gispen chairs, Eileen Gray tables, Philippe Starck lamps and original paintings by contemporary artists.Oak floors, hand woven silk curtains, thick carpets and sophisticated lighting enhance the feel of quality and style.The bathrooms are beautifully finished, clean and shiny and bright white, contrasting with warm ceramic floor tiles; granite, oak and stainless steel elements providing stylish accents.
View the rooms: • Room 111 | 112| 114 | 115 | 116 | 117 | 118
Services
Just ask OrlandoThe Orlando hospitality attends to your every need from the moment you arrive to the time of your departure.Facilities and services include room service, catering and dinner arrangements, faxing, copying, car hire, travel, restaurant and theatre bookings.The Orlando breakfast, served in your room or in our breakfast room in the backhouse, guarantees a perfect start to your day.We serve a continental breakfast in the newly renovated 17th century kitchen: a magical space with an old hearth and original tiles as its main features. You can enjoy your breakfast whilst looking out over the garden and you feel like you have just stepped into a Vermeer painting.
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National Geographic TravellerThe homey Hotel Orlando may be Amsterdam lodging's best kept secret. Five cozy guest rooms in the 17th-century canal house are renovated with a nice mix of the modern (contemporary Dutch paintings, Philippe Starck lamps and furniture) ant the old (beamed ceilings, oak floors) Sunday TelegraphThis discreet little pad, spread over three floors of a stately, canal facing house dating from the 1680s, feels like a rather swanky private home.The owner, an affable ex-lawyer, has furnished the bedrooms with great flair: bare oak floors, silk curtains, Philippe Starck lighting and big, bold modern paintings set the tone.The rates are a steal.Lonely Planet travel guideOh Orlando, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways. One: biggish canal side rooms, smallish rates. Two: hospitable, gay-friendly host. Three: breakfast in bed, room service and business facilities. Four: impeccably chic, boutique style.Elle MagazineThe overall mood is light and modern, a world away from Delft ceramics and brass bed-warmer twee. Each room has its own design departure point - a favourite painting, an interesting cabinet, or famous chair. Its like staying over with a friend who has a flair for interiors.Louis Vuitton City GuideSet up within the walls of one of the beautiful patrician dwellings erected along the main canal during the 17th century, the Orlando get its hospitable, stylish atmosphere from Paul Lodder, the owner. The immediate neighbourhood of the charming Utrechtsestraat has a great deal to do with the success of this excellent hotel.Max magazineSophisticated. Absolut stimmiges Designer-Hotel mit nur fünf Zimmern. Ex-Bürohengst Paul Lodder hat sich damit einen Traum erfüllt... Ein wirklicher Geheimtip, bei dem es sich lohnt, frühzeitig zu buchen.GQ magazineWohnen wie bei Künstlern... Familiär... Amsterdam im Privathaus erleben. Bei Paul trifft man interessante Stammgäste, diskutiert kontrovers oder zieht sich individuell zurück. Mal was anderes als Hotel.BilanzThe leading Swiss business magazine, Bilanz, voted Hotel Orlando in its top-100 Hot Hotels in Europe. The Hotel Orlando is one of the best Hot Hotels that Europe has to offer, with perfect value for money and best scores for aesthetics, charme and hospitality. Chic pas cher.
Location
Hotel Orlando is superbly located in the heart of old Amsterdam, on the Prinsengracht near the river Amstel. Within walking distance of Amsterdam's cultural landmarks, the Opera (5 minutes), Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, Van Gogh Museum, Concertgebouw (20 minutes), Anne Frank House (25 minutes). All major shopping and entertainment areas practically on your doorstep, Flowermarket (10 minutes), Dam Square (15 minutes), Leidseplein (15 minutes), Red Light District (15 minutes), Gay Quarter (10 minutes), Central Station (20 minutes).From the airport Schiphol you can take either a cab (about 42 euro) to the hotel ( tell the driver the hotel is located near the river Amstel) or take a train to Central Amsterdam Station. From there you can take a cab (about 11 euro) or tramline 4 (direction Station RAI) to stop Frederiksplein. Walk to the left and cross the square diagonally and enter the Utrechtsestraat. When you have crossed the bridge of the first canal (Prinsengracht) walk one minute to the right on this canal to number 1099.
How to book
You can contact us by telephone +31 20 6386915fax +31 20 6252123e-mail: info_hotelorlando.nlHotel OrlandoPrinsengracht 10991017 JH Amsterdam
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• Room 111 | • Room 112 | • Room 114 | • Room 115 | • Room 116 | • Room 117 | • Room 118 Very spacious room at the frontside on first floor. View on canal. Bathroom with shower and toilet.Rates: 1-pers. € 140,- 2-pers. € 160,- 3-pers. € 185,-(breakfast and taxes are included)
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• Room 111 | • Room 112 | • Room 114 | • Room 115 | • Room 116 | • Room 117 | • Room 118 Very spacious room at the backside on first floor. View on garden. Bathroom with bath, shower and toilet.Rates: 1-pers. € 140,- 2-pers. € 160,-(breakfast and taxes are included)
offers
Enjoy a stay at Hotel Orlando during the Winter season. During the Winter season we offer a reduction of 20 Euro per night for a double room and 15 Euro per night for a single room. This offer is for weekdays only and the period between the 21st of December and the 8th of January is excluded.Please contact us for more information on our special rates.
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• Room 111 | • Room 112 | • Room 114 | • Room 115 | • Room 116 | • Room 117 | • Room 118 Intimate room in basement. View on small courtyard with 18th century waterwell. Bathroom with shower and toilet.Rates: 1-pers. € 100,- 2-pers € 120,- (breakfast and taxes are included)
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• Room 111 | • Room 112 | • Room 114 | • Room 115 | • Room 116 | • Room 117 | • Room 118 Situated on ground floor at the backside. View on courtyard and inner gardens. Bathroom with bath, shower and toilet.Rates: 1-pers. € 120,- 2-pers. € 135,-(breakfast and taxes are included)
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• Room 111 | • Room 112 | • Room 114 | • Room 115 | • Room 116 | • Room 117 | • Room 118 Situated on ground floor at the frontside. View on canal. Bathroom with bath, shower and toilet.Rates: 1-pers. € 120,- 2-pers € 135,- (breakfast and taxes are included)
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• Room 111 | • Room 112 | • Room 114 | • Room 115 | • Room 116 | • Room 117 | • Room 118 A large and luxurious garden room situated at the back with a view of the garden. Bathroom with bath, shower and toilet.Rates: 1-pers. € 140,- 2-pers. € 160,-(breakfast and taxes are included)
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• Room 111 | • Room 112 | • Room 114 | • Room 115 | • Room 116 | • Room 117 | • Room 118 A very spacious and luxurious room situated at the front on basement level. Bathroom with bath shower and toilet. The ceiling in this room is lower than regular height (1.95 meter)Rates: 1-pers. € 130,- 2-pers € 144- 3-pers € 160- 4-pers € 175- (breakfast and taxes are included)
