Tivoli Amsterdam Doelen Hotel

My one night stay at the Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam was nothing short of unforgettable. My deluxe room overlooked the canal with a view so beautiful it felt like a painting. From the moment I arrived, Eros greeted me with exquisite hospitality, and porters Maurice and Kaique ensured I was cared for at every moment. The housekeeping team truly elevates the experience the room was immaculate, and every public space felt perfectly maintained. Their attention to detail adds a quiet but essential layer of comfort throughout the hotel. Dinner at Omber was a highlight. The dishes were extraordinary, the atmosphere warm, and the service flawless. Chef Jose, together with Aaron and Oscar, transformed the meal into a sensory experience, while Long, Giovanni, and Valerio provided service that was both professional and heartfelt. Breakfast the next morning was pure delight. The Eggs Benedict and French toast are a must. Milena and Alessandro made us feel truly at home, and Rose’s gentle hospitality was the perfect finishing touch. A special thank‑you to Marta and Victor for turning this stay into something truly memorable. I will absolutely return.

This historic hotel has amazing views. My Canal View room was a bit cramped though. Coming from NYC I am accustomed to smaller spaces but in my room there wasn’t even a foldable luggage rack to keep my bag, and even if they had given one, I had no space to keep the luggage rack itself. The bathroom sink also didn’t have enough space to keep my toiletries. I did mention about my room size, a strange noise from the door, and another shower issue to the front desk. While the staff promptly took care of the shower issue, which is nice of them, I didn’t hear back about room change. Since I was staying just for two nights, I also didn’t mention it again. On the positive side, the breakfast spread was exceptionally good & all the staff members were incredibly friendly & attentive. Their orange cream-filled crepe was simply the bestest! The breakfast area itself had an incredible view. The bar also had some unique drinks on Beatles and Rembrandt themes. My group tried a few & they were all amazing. Overall, given the small room size & the strange noise the door lock kept making during my stay, I’m not sure if it was worth the $900+ for two nights price tag, despite my GHA Titanium status. However, if possible, I would definitely return just for their orange cream-filled crepe at the restaurant!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. From the moment I arrived at Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam, I felt like I'd won the travel lottery. The hotel is absolutely stunning, the canal views are straight out of a postcard, and waking up every morning overlooking the water was exactly the Dutch experience I'd hoped for. Now for the most important part: I asked Guest Relations for a picture of RuPaul in my room because, obviously, I can't sleep without my queen watching over me and keeping me safe. Not only did Guest Relations Manager Marta Rodrigues understand the assignment—she went completely above and beyond. She somehow made it even better than I imagined, and every time I walked into my room, I felt peace and serenity. It's that kind of personal touch that turns a great hotel into an unforgettable one. The concierge team deserves a standing ovation. They booked incredible restaurants, pointed me toward fantastic museums, and somehow managed to recommend what can only be described as the greatest boozy canal cruise Amsterdam has to offer. Every recommendation was spot on, and they genuinely seemed invested in making sure I had an amazing trip. The entire staff made me feel welcomed, cared for, and like I was more than just another guest. Between the beautiful historic hotel, the incredible service, the unbeatable location, and the fact that RuPaul personally (well... spiritually) protected me every night, this was easily one of my favorite hotel stays ever. Thank you, Marta, and thank you to everyone at Tivoli Doelen. I'll absolutely be back—and next time, RuPaul and I will be expecting our room again. 💜 #ShantayYouStay #IfYouCantLoveYourself #RuPaul RuPaul, if you're reading this, your royal portrait was the MVP of my stay. 👑

Our stay was impeccable! We had a canal view room with balcony. The balcony was AMAZING! The Hotel itself had an ideal location and was well maintained from the inside. The room was spotless. Our stay started off with a wonderful welcome by the porter Maurice followed by an amazing check in process with Klervi! The dinner at Omber was very nice. There was a lot of Storytelling by the waitress Anna, which did a great job! After we had a wonderful chitchat with the receptionist Lea. The Host Rose at breakfast was very warm and welcoming! The à la carte at breakfast is a must have!! During our breakfast the Guest Relations Manager Marta even passed by to ask if everything was going good with our stay. The Checkout with Eros was very smooth and seamless. I will definitely come back to this hotel!