Hotel Description

In the heart of Amsterdam just behind the Royal Palace on the Dam Square and next to the Magna Plaza shopping centre you will find the monumental building of Hotel Die Port van Cleve A hotel that combines history and hospitality with style and modern comfort The rooms are all decorated with a touch of Dutch history and references to the authentic Delft Blue tile fresco in the bar The history of the hotel dates back to 1864 when G A Heineken opened his first Heineken brewery in the building Due to the city council filling in the canal in front of the building in the name of modernisation he moved to the present location on the Stadhouderskade The Hulscher brothers continued the business and on 5 September 1870 a unique beer house called Die Port van Cleve opened its doors It did not take long for it to evolve from a beer house into a restaurant with the De Poort brasserie serving typical Dutch dishes and what were to become the famous numbered steaks These steaks have been served since 1870 and in 1997 the magic number of 6 000 000 numbered and certificated steaks was reached Evolving from a beer house to a Dutch steakhouse it was not long until the first rooms made the building the Die Port van Cleve hotel The name Die Port van Cleve comes from a memorial stone with the inscription Die Port van Cleve which was found during the takeover by the Hulscher brothers Some unchanged features include the unique frontage which has listed building status and also the unique interior of De Blauwe Parade bar bodega The Delft blue tiles in the Bodega date back to 1887 Hotel Die Port van Cleve now consists of 122 comfortable rooms Brasserie De Poort known for the traditional Dutch as well as international dishes Bar Bodega De Blauwe Parade and several multi functional meeting rooms for 2 up to 50 persons The top location of the hotel and its history makes it popular with leisure travelers but it is also appreciated by business travelers for its warm personalized service and modern comforts NOTE There s a 5 city tourist tax per room per night which needs to be paid upon checkout Surrounding AreaHotel Die Port van Cleve is located in the very heart of Amsterdam just behind The Royal Palace on Dam Square within 10 min walking distance from Amsterdam Central Station There is a tram and bus stop just in front of the hotel The main shopping areas several museums theatres and the many canals Amsterdam is famous for are all just a stroll away Guests can explore Amsterdam from the hotel by foot tram bus taxi or canal boat Bicycle rentals are available throughout the city Vondelpark two blocks from Leidse Square and Museum Square is popular for jogging walking cycling and roller skating Room TypesSuperior Room Room with one twin bed or one double bed offers a private safe modem connection free WIFI coffee tea facilities telephone with direct dial TV with cable television All rooms have a toilet bath and shower and a hair dryer Room service is available 24 7 Breakfast buffet is not included and costs EUR 19 50 per person The rooms are all decorated with a touch of Dutch history and references to the authentic Delft Blue tile fresco in the bar