Amsterdam isn’t short of hotels with personality, but when I stepped into the airy reception of the Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark, complete with a bright yellow crane cab halfway up the building, I had a feeling it would be something a bit different.
The Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark is a 4 star hotel just to the east of Amsterdam’s historic centre (Google Maps link) which mixes industrial design with modern luxury and easy access to all Amsterdam’s sights. If you’re looking for a stay that combines sightseeing with wellness, the Inntel Hotels Landmark could be a great choice for your trip to Amsterdam.
I stayed at the Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark hotel as part of a press trip to Amsterdam but the opinions below are, as always, 100% my own.
The Oostenburg area – Amsterdam’s “Little Berlin”
The hotel is just outside central Amsterdam, in a neighbourhood called Oostenburg, which is one of Amsterdam’s Oostelijke Eilanden (Eastern Islands). It’s the kind of area that’s reinvented itself over the last decade. Once industrial, it’s now full of new apartment blocks, cafés and creative spaces, and the soon-to-open Drift Museum in the old Van Gendt factory halls will really put it on the map.
About Inntel Hotels
If you’re not familiar with Inntel, they’re a family-owned Dutch hotel group with properties in cities across the Netherlands. They’re probably best known for their hotel in Zaandam, which looks like a giant stack of traditional Dutch houses, all on top of each other.
The Landmark hotel is more subdued in comparison (it wouldn’t be hard!), but it still has lots of nods to the area’s heritage in both the architecture and interior design.
Getting to the Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark
Getting to the hotel was really easy. I was coming from the Museumplein area after visiting the Van Gogh Museum and it was an easy, direct tram ride to Eerste Leeghwaterstraat then an 8 minute walk to the hotel.
From Schiphol Airport it’s just as easy; a train to Amsterdam Centraal then 3 stops on the tram to Rietlandpark. The local area felt quiet and mostly residential.
Checking in
I stayed solo at Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark for two nights in early October 2025, and was upgraded on arrival to a City Twin Panorama room on the 13th floor. I was expecting a standard twin room, so to be handed a keycard and told I’d be sleeping high up with a view over the water was a very welcome start. Check-in was quick and friendly; the staff member checking me in was smiley, helpful and spoke excellent English.
The reception area is smart, airy and modern, with the restaurant and bar just off to one side and that quirky crane cab up on the wall. When I asked about it, I was told that it was genuine and had come from one of the old factories that used to be in this area.
My room
My City Twin Panorama room was clean and stylish, with a design that nodded to the area’s manufacturing past. The wallpaper covered in blueprints, photos of steam engines and images of riveted metal gave the room an industrial look, complemented by the concrete-look bathroom and red and orange-painted metal lamps. It felt cosy rather than stark though, with a soft, comfortable bed and soft lighting (more on that later).
The view from the large, floor-to-ceiling windows was amazing. If I looked one way, I could see down the Dijksgracht towards Oosterdok and Centraal Station. The other direction looked down the Wittenburgervaart canal towards the restored metal gantries which help give the area character. It’s not what you might think of as a traditional Amsterdam skyline, but there’s a nice sense of space and setting, and the sunsets must be amazing (unfortunately I had to go out so I missed it).
Lighting in the room was on the dim side, which made it cosy in the evenings, but it would have been nice to have some brighter options particularly in the little wardrobe cubby. There weren’t always plugs where I wanted them, and I had to dry my hair in the bathroom as there wasn’t a plug by the full length mirror in the room. The twin beds were very comfortable and I slept well, but they did drift apart a little during the night.
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The bathroom had a walk-in shower and looked great, with black fixtures, a powerful shower head and plenty of space. The open layout does mean the floor can get wet fairly easily, so you might want to lay down an extra towel. Overall though, it felt modern and well kept.
The hotel has a range of room types, including Wellness Rooms and Suites with in-room saunas and whirlpool baths with a view of the water. The corner Wellness Suite I saw on the top floor looked gorgeous, with an extra-large bed and stunning view. I’ve already had a look at how much it might cost to come back and stay here for my birthday next year!
Breakfast
Breakfast was included in my rate and served in Werkspoor, the hotel’s restaurant and bar. It was a buffet with a good range: cold options like cheese, bread, fruit and pastries, plus hot food and made-to-order omelettes.
While coffee came from a machine, the juices tasted good and there was cava, which is always a nice touch if you’re not in a rush. The space felt calm and the setup worked well; despite the hotel being full, there were plenty of free tables and the buffet area wasn’t crowded.
Hotel facilities
I didn’t use the spa or gym, but the hotel does have both. It’s also one of the few hotels in Amsterdam with a swimming pool.
The spa, called Spa Steam, includes a pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish steam room and treatment rooms with reasonably priced massages. It’s worth pointing out that the sauna and steam room both have a no-clothes-allowed policy – I’m an uptight Brit so this might not be as horrifying for you as it is for me!
There’s also a small gym, and the hotel offers bike rental if you’re brave enough to cycle in Amsterdam (I’m not!).
If you’re arriving by car, there’s parking at the Q Park multi storey right next door.
I didn’t eat at the hotel restaurant during my stay, but the menu includes a range of comforting burgers and pizzas. I got the feeling that the bar is more of a draw than the restaurant, with Inntel’s own gin, a nice menu of well-priced cocktails and plenty of outdoor seating for the warmer months. There are other cafés and restaurants popping up in the area if you don’t fancy venturing back into the city centre.
Final thoughts
I thought the Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark offered good value. The location is slightly out of the centre, which means it’s quieter and a bit more spacious, and the pool and spa are a huge bonus. The room was comfortable, breakfast was generous, and the upgrade was a nice bonus.
I particularly enjoyed the hotel decor, and felt it was really clever how the designers had managed to make an industrial theme feel cosy. The yellow crane cab stuck to the wall in reception is a fun detail that adds to the hotel’s character and honours the area’s history.
I’d happily stay at Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark again. The design gives it much more character than a typical chain, and it works really well as a quiet, relaxing base for a weekend in Amsterdam. Not right in the crowded centre, but very well connected and comfortable; it’s a great option if you want something a bit different without straying too far from the centre.
Do you have any questions about staying at Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark? Let me know in the comments.
