InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
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The InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam Hotel or Amstel Hotel is a five-star hotel
in Amsterdam
, the Netherlands
, on the east bank of the river Amstel
.
In 2007 it was the only hotel in the Netherlands on the list of World's Best Hotels. It was ranked on the 90th place.
The Amstel Hotel is part of the hotelchain InterContinental Hotels. In 2006 the buildings of this chain were sold to Morgan Stanley
. In 2011 the Lebanese
businessman Toufic Aboukhater bought the hotelbuildings. The hotels are still operated by the InterContinental Hotels Group
, fitness room and a swimmingpool.
Restaurant La Rive
has earned one or two Michelin stars since 1993.
, a physician and city planner, took the initiative to build the hotel, although he died in June 1866 before the hotel opened. The architect
of the building was Cornelis Outshoorn. Originally it was the planning to build the front of the hotel towards the present Sarphatistraat. Due to financial problems, only the wing along the Amstel is built.
In October 2004 a test revealed the presence of legionella
in the watersystem. As a measure of precaution the hotel was evacuated and the guest tranferred to other luxurious hotels. Several measures are undertaken to prevent a repeat of the incident, like the installation of special filters.
Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms...
in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
, the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, on the east bank of the river Amstel
Amstel
The Amstel is a river in the Netherlands which runs through the city of Amsterdam. The river's name is derived from Aeme stelle, old Dutch for "area abounding with water"....
.
In 2007 it was the only hotel in the Netherlands on the list of World's Best Hotels. It was ranked on the 90th place.
The Amstel Hotel is part of the hotelchain InterContinental Hotels. In 2006 the buildings of this chain were sold to Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm headquartered in New York City serving a diversified group of corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals. Morgan Stanley also operates in 36 countries around the world, with over 600 offices and a workforce of over 60,000....
. In 2011 the Lebanese
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
businessman Toufic Aboukhater bought the hotelbuildings. The hotels are still operated by the InterContinental Hotels Group
InterContinental Hotels Group
InterContinental Hotels Group plc is a global hotels company headquartered in Denham, United Kingdom. It is the largest hotels company in the world measured by rooms , and has over 4,500 hotels across over 100 countries...
Amenities
The hotel is a five star hotel with all luxeries involved. The hotel has 55 rooms ans 24 suites. Besides that is has a bar, brasserieBrasserie
In France and the Francophone world, a brasserie is a type of French restaurant with a relaxed, upscale setting, which serves single dishes and other meals. The word 'brasserie' is also French for "brewery" and, by extension, "the brewing business"...
, fitness room and a swimmingpool.
Restaurant La Rive
La Rive
La Rive is a restaurant located in the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is a quality restaurant that is awarded one or more Michelin stars from 1993 to present. GaultMillau awarded the restaurant 18.0 points ....
has earned one or two Michelin stars since 1993.
History
Samuel SarphatiSamuel Sarphati
Samuel Sarphati was a Dutch physician and Amsterdam city planner.- Biography :Sarphati's ancestors were Portuguese Sephardi Jews who arrived in the Netherlands in the 17th century. While only middle-class, his parents were able to let him attend a Latin school...
, a physician and city planner, took the initiative to build the hotel, although he died in June 1866 before the hotel opened. The architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
of the building was Cornelis Outshoorn. Originally it was the planning to build the front of the hotel towards the present Sarphatistraat. Due to financial problems, only the wing along the Amstel is built.
Renovation
In late September 1992, the Amstel Hotel was reopened after a two-year renovation. During the two year closure, craftsmen, artisans and engineers restored the entire hotel, at a cost of over ƒ70 million. The former 111 rooms were changed in 55 luxery rooms and 24 stylish suites.In October 2004 a test revealed the presence of legionella
Legionella
Legionella is a pathogenic Gram negative bacterium, including species that cause legionellosis or Legionnaires' disease, most notably L. pneumophila. It may be readily visualized with a silver stain....
in the watersystem. As a measure of precaution the hotel was evacuated and the guest tranferred to other luxurious hotels. Several measures are undertaken to prevent a repeat of the incident, like the installation of special filters.