First Impressions
The Pulitzer Amsterdam is set within twenty-five restored 17th and 18th century canal houses. When I first arrived at the hotel, I didn’t realise this, and I found the circulation confusing, with long corridors and unexpected room locations – but when I realised that the Pulitzer is really a neighbourhood of connected canal houses, I re-associated the labyrinthine layout as historically fascinating and playful. I enjoyed walking around imagining which house I was in and how it would have originally been used.
The concept of play is woven throughout the hotel – through the maze-like circulation, the vibrant ‘pops’ of colour and mismatch of furniture from various renovations and design styles. The interior design doesn’t take itself too seriously, inviting you to relax into the space.
The hotel is also light on wellness facilities, with a very small gym and no pool or spa area. If you are looking for a treatment, they have recently opened The Beauty House which offers massages, facials, nails and hair treatments.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Hotel Designs.
