The Hotel de l'Europe is the Downtown Grande Dame of Amsterdam. The hotel is located on the water, providing an ideal location for a visit to Amsterdam. Several guest rooms have views of the Amstel River and the Canals. The property boasts both formal and informal restaurants as well as a hotel bar. The lobby is decorated with paintings of the Dutch masters and an atmosphere of charm. Located right in the heart of Old Amsterdam, in the shopping, cultural and business center, overlooking the famous Amstel River and Munttower, the Hotel De L'Europe opened its doors in 1896. It is a short stroll from the music theater, the canals and the bustling entertainment district., Due to Dutch Legislation, smoking is no longer permitted in hotel restaurants/bars, public areas and some guestrooms., Smoking is ONLY permitted on balconies, 2 smoking guestroom floors, and an indoor smoking area., Soft renovations are planned for guest rooms. As the renovations will be done per floor, no disturbance will occur. Furthermore, Hotel de l'Europe is expanding into neighboring bu