At 158 years old, one of Amsterdam's grandes dames - run as of last year by the luxury Anantara group - is full service four-star in all senses, with rates to match (upwards of 300€ for a standard room). Located on a major central Amsterdam hub, Dam Square, the 402-room-and-suite Kras is a mix of the traditional (such as its grand Winter Garden, above) and the modern (rooms, bar, spa), with two restaurants (one of which the White Room, is helmed by three-Michelin-starred chef Jacob Jan Boerma); a bar/lounge; room service; a fitness room; and a spa with four treatment rooms and sauna/steam room.

Read about a half dozen other great local picks in Tripatini member Karan Vaishnav's post 7 Great Amsterdam Lodgings in Various Price Ranges.

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