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Photo: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Opened 14 January 2026

Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium

Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.

Opened
14 January 2026
Rooms
129
Operator
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Type
City hotel

Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam is the former Conservatorium Hotel, which became a Mandarin Oriental on 14 January 2026 as the group's first hotel in the Netherlands. The operator's release of 9 December 2024 had set the rebranding for January 2026 and said the hotel would stay open during the upgrade. The hotel itself has operated since 2011.

The building dates from 1897, when it was the Rijkspostspaarbank, the Dutch savings bank, and it later housed a music conservatory. Daniel Knuttel designed it, and Italian architect Piero Lissoni reimagined it as a hotel. It stands at Paulus Potterstraat 50 in the Museum Quarter, opposite the Stedelijk Museum, with the Van Gogh Museum two minutes away on foot and the Rijksmuseum six. The December 2024 release gives 129 rooms and suites, and the operator says guest rooms will be upgraded in phases, starting with the Deluxe Rooms.

Ottolenghi Amsterdam, Yotam Ottolenghi's first restaurant in the Netherlands, was due to welcome its first guests on 19 March 2026 and serves a vegetable-led menu in the glass atrium. Taiko continues under Head Chef Lars Drost, and the Lounge, known as the Living Room of Amsterdam, serves afternoon tea from Thursday to Sunday. The 1,000-square-metre Akasha Spa is described as the largest hotel spa in Amsterdam. DRIFT designed the Signature Fan, unveiled on 24 March 2026.

“From today, the Conservatorium Hotel becomes Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam, under the management of Mandarin Oriental.”

The operator’s wording, read on its own page and last checked 1 November 2026.

The facts

Each line links to the operator's page it was read on.

History
the hotel has been recognised since its opening in 2011 as a leading destination for luxury, design and hospitality Source
Suites
the Amsterdam Suite with Rooftop offers a split-level experience with a private rooftop terrace overlooking the city skyline. Source
Architect
Originally designed in the late 19th century by architect Daniel Knuttel, the building has a storied past as a former bank and music conservatory. Source
Designer
reimagined by celebrated Italian architect Piero Lissoni Source
History
Originally built in 1897 as the Rijkspostspaarbank (Dutch Savings Bank), Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium blends historic grandeur with contemporary elegance. Source
Address
Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium is located in the heart of the Museum Quarter at Paulus Potterstraat 50, Amsterdam, 1071 DB, Netherlands. Source
Setting
It is situated directly opposite the Stedelijk Museum and steps away from the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, and Vondelpark. Source
Dining
Ottolenghi Amsterdam will officially welcome its first guests on 19 March, 2026 Source
Dining
Ottolenghi Amsterdam, serving a Mediterranean, vegetable-led menu in the glass atrium Source
Dining
Returning to the city he once called home, Ottolenghi opened his first restaurant in the Netherlands. Source
Dining
Taiko Cuisine will continue as a core part of the hotel's culinary offering. Led by new Head Chef Lars Drost, the Asian-inspired fine dining restaurant builds on its reputation through modern interpretations of Far Eastern flavours, grounded in classic techniques and seasonal produce. Source
Spa
The 1,000-square-metre Akasha Spa, the largest hotel spa in Amsterdam, will keep welcoming guests and members. Source
Spa
The hotel's spa is the award-winning largest hotel spa in Amsterdam, featuring an underground lap pool, a state-of-the-art gym, exclusive treatments, and a tranquil Hammam. Source
Website
mandarinoriental.com