Since the opening in 1867 the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam has been celebrated as the most prestigious and luxurious hotel in the Netherlands and ranks with the best hotels in the world. The stately hotel is perfectly located on the banks of the Amstel River, at walking distance of the financial district, the exclusive shopping area and various cultural attractions in the city. The hotel attracts a unique range of guests, including royalty and members of the aristocracy, political leaders, (inter)national celebrities and business people from all over the world.