Scenarios and venues in Amsterdam
Meeting formats and venues we work with: five-star hotels in the centre, signature restaurants, theatres, private spaces.
Dinner in Amsterdam
Dinner is the most frequent scenario in Amsterdam. A 3-4 hour format: meeting at the restaurant entrance or the hotel bar, then dinner with a tasting menu or à la carte. We hold direct contacts with the maître d's at four two- and one-starred restaurants in the centre and book the table ourselves.
Restaurant Vinkeles (1 stella)
Keizersgracht 384 (inside The Dylan)
Modern French
One Michelin star, chef Jurgen van der Zalm. Hall in a former 1787 bakery with exposed brickwork and oven domes. Wine list of 600-plus with a Burgundy emphasis. One of our principal addresses for an intimate dinner in Amsterdam.
Restaurant Bord'Eau (1 stella)
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14 (inside De L'Europe)
Modern French
One Michelin star inside Hotel De L'Europe. Chef Bas van Kranen, "pure ingredients" concept — Dutch seafood, vegetables from the hotel's own kitchen garden in Aalsmeer. Hall with an Amstel view, classical European service.
Restaurant Spectrum (2 stelle)
Herengracht 542-556 (inside Waldorf Astoria)
Modern signature
Two Michelin stars, chef Sidney Schutte. Intimate 30-seat hall in the 17th-century Waldorf Astoria mansion. Tasting menu of ten to twelve courses with Asian technique on European ingredients. One of Amsterdam's four two-starred restaurants.
Restaurant Ciel Bleu (2 stelle)
Ferdinand Bolstraat 333 (inside Hotel Okura, 23rd floor)
Modern French
Two Michelin stars on the 23rd floor of Hotel Okura in De Pijp. Chefs Onno Kokmeijer and Arjan Speelman. Panoramic view across all of Amsterdam — from Zuidas to the Oude Kerk. One of the city's principal "view restaurants" and the only two-…
Restaurant De Kas
Kamerlingh Onneslaan 3
Farm-to-table
Restaurant in a working 1926 greenhouse in Frankendael Park. Vegetables and herbs from the kitchen garden next door. Glass walls, high ceilings, the light is special at any hour. Fixed daily menu concept; the chef changes each season.
Tip:
Vinkeles, Bord'Eau, Spectrum, Ciel Bleu — booking 3-4 weeks ahead in ordinary time, 6 weeks for TEFAF week and King's Day; De Kas — 2-3 weeks
Hotel Meeting
The seven principal five-star hotels in Amsterdam — Conservatorium, Waldorf Astoria, Pulitzer, De L'Europe, Sofitel Legend The Grand, The Dylan, Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky. In each we know the guest-reception procedure, the reception specifics, the optimal entrance. The model arrives in the lobby, then — room or hotel restaurant by your choice.
Conservatorium Hotel
Van Baerlestraat 27
The former Sweelinck Conservatory building from the late 19th century, reworked by Piero Lissoni in 2011 into a glass atrium fused with the historic walls. Museum Quarter, across the road from the Stedelijk and five minutes from the Van Gog…
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Herengracht 542-556
Six historic 17th-18th century canal houses joined into a single hotel on Herengracht. Inside — the two-star Spectrum, a private garden in formal French geometry with yew, Guerlain spa. Premium classical Grachtengordel, UNESCO zone.
Pulitzer Amsterdam
Prinsengracht 323
Twenty-five 17th-century canal houses linked into a complex of courtyards and corridors between Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht. Every room is unique. Restaurant Jansz, Pulitzer's bar, a private pier for the hotel's canal boats.
Hotel De L'Europe Amsterdam
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14
Historic hotel from 1896 on the Amstel, opposite the Munttoren. Heineken family brand, classical European luxury without modern departures. Inside — the one-star Bord'Eau and Brasserie Marie. The Amstel view from the better rooms is a postc…
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197
The 15th-century former Amsterdam city hall, before that — the convent of Saint Cecilia. Council Chamber courtyard, Karel Appel frescoes, spa in the cellar arches. The 1966 wedding of Beatrix and Claus used precisely this room.
The Dylan Amsterdam
Keizersgracht 384
Boutique hotel in 17th-century canal houses on the Keizersgracht. Inside — the one-star Vinkeles in a former 1787 bakery with original brick arches. One of the city's best designer hotels, private courtyard, fireside bar.
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
Dam 9
Historic 1866 hotel right on Dam Square, opposite the Royal Palace. The 19th-century glass-roofed Winter Garden — one of the symbols of Amsterdam hotel architecture. Anantara took it over in 2021 with a renovation; the classical façade stay…
Tip:
if you choose the hotel yourself — name it to the manager and he'll point out the floor, the closest entrance, the day-of-week specifics; in TEFAF week and ADE the hotels fill a month ahead
TEFAF and Art Accompaniment
TEFAF Maastricht is the world's principal art event in March. We take clients to preview days, often with an overnight in Maastricht (Kruisherenhotel or Château Neercanne) and the return to Amsterdam the next day. Models with TEFAF experience know preview etiquette and hold small talk on collections in English or French.
TEFAF Maastricht (out-of-town)
MECC Maastricht, Forum 100, Maastricht
The world's principal art and antiques fair, held every March in Maastricht. Around 270 dealers, preview days for collectors and museums. From Amsterdam — two hours by car, an hour by train from Schiphol. For our clients often combined with…
Conservatorium Hotel
Van Baerlestraat 27
The former Sweelinck Conservatory building from the late 19th century, reworked by Piero Lissoni in 2011 into a glass atrium fused with the historic walls. Museum Quarter, across the road from the Stedelijk and five minutes from the Van Gog…
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Herengracht 542-556
Six historic 17th-18th century canal houses joined into a single hotel on Herengracht. Inside — the two-star Spectrum, a private garden in formal French geometry with yew, Guerlain spa. Premium classical Grachtengordel, UNESCO zone.
Tip:
coordinated 5-7 days ahead minimum; for clients with a specific dealer, send the stand list ahead so the model knows the context; the standard format is two days with stay and dinner in Maastricht
Concertgebouw and Cultural Programme
A concert at the Concertgebouw is one of Amsterdam's principal cultural programmes. Often combined with dinner at Conservatorium (10 minutes on foot) or the starred restaurants Vinkeles, Spectrum, Bord'Eau. We pick a model with classical-concert experience: she knows the programme, recognises the conductors, holds the premiere dress code.
Concertgebouw Amsterdam
Concertgebouwplein 10
Amsterdam's principal concert hall, opened in 1888. One of the three best halls in the world for acoustics (alongside the Musikverein in Vienna and Symphony Hall in Boston). Home of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Premieres go on sale si…
Conservatorium Hotel
Van Baerlestraat 27
The former Sweelinck Conservatory building from the late 19th century, reworked by Piero Lissoni in 2011 into a glass atrium fused with the historic walls. Museum Quarter, across the road from the Stedelijk and five minutes from the Van Gog…
Restaurant Vinkeles (1 stella)
Keizersgracht 384 (inside The Dylan)
Modern French
One Michelin star, chef Jurgen van der Zalm. Hall in a former 1787 bakery with exposed brickwork and oven domes. Wine list of 600-plus with a Burgundy emphasis. One of our principal addresses for an intimate dinner in Amsterdam.
Restaurant Spectrum (2 stelle)
Herengracht 542-556 (inside Waldorf Astoria)
Modern signature
Two Michelin stars, chef Sidney Schutte. Intimate 30-seat hall in the 17th-century Waldorf Astoria mansion. Tasting menu of ten to twelve courses with Asian technique on European ingredients. One of Amsterdam's four two-starred restaurants.
Tip:
Concertgebouw tickets — six months ahead for premieres, 2-4 weeks for current repertoire; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra premieres require a long dress
Business Accompaniment in Zuidas
The business format in Amsterdam — Zuidas with the headquarters of Booking, Adyen, ASML, ABN AMRO, Stibbe. The model works in strict business code, knows meeting etiquette, speaks fluent English (on request — Mandarin, German, French). Often a parallel format: the first hour at the office event, then dinner at Ciel Bleu or one of the starred restaurants.
Conservatorium Hotel
Van Baerlestraat 27
The former Sweelinck Conservatory building from the late 19th century, reworked by Piero Lissoni in 2011 into a glass atrium fused with the historic walls. Museum Quarter, across the road from the Stedelijk and five minutes from the Van Gog…
Restaurant Ciel Bleu (2 stelle)
Ferdinand Bolstraat 333 (inside Hotel Okura, 23rd floor)
Modern French
Two Michelin stars on the 23rd floor of Hotel Okura in De Pijp. Chefs Onno Kokmeijer and Arjan Speelman. Panoramic view across all of Amsterdam — from Zuidas to the Oude Kerk. One of the city's principal "view restaurants" and the only two-…
Tip:
for a first business scenario — coordination 30% deeper than usual; send the event dress code and company context ahead; for Chinese delegations a Mandarin-speaking model is often requested
Weekends and Trips
From 24 hours to 7 days. Inside the Netherlands — a Maastricht trip for TEFAF, tulip tours to Keukenhof (March-May), The Hague and Utrecht for the intimate format. Short international trips — Brussels and Paris by Thalys (3 hours), London via Eurostar. All transfer and accommodation costs on the client; the model's fee separate.
TEFAF Maastricht (out-of-town)
MECC Maastricht, Forum 100, Maastricht
The world's principal art and antiques fair, held every March in Maastricht. Around 270 dealers, preview days for collectors and museums. From Amsterdam — two hours by car, an hour by train from Schiphol. For our clients often combined with…
Client's Private Location
A canal apartment on Prinsengracht or Herengracht, a private boat on the Amstel or the canals, a rented house in Aalsmeer or the Vondelpark area. For returning clients — agreed without further checks; for new clients the first meeting is us…
Tip:
coordinated two to three days ahead minimum, a week ahead for international destinations with a current passport and Schengen visa for the model
Client's Private Locations
A canal apartment on Prinsengracht or Herengracht, a private boat on the canals or the Amstel, a rented house in suburban Aalsmeer or by Vondelpark. For a first meeting with a new client we usually suggest one of our proven options; for returning ones — your address is agreed without further questions.
Client's Private Location
A canal apartment on Prinsengracht or Herengracht, a private boat on the Amstel or the canals, a rented house in Aalsmeer or the Vondelpark area. For returning clients — agreed without further checks; for new clients the first meeting is us…
Tip:
the address isn't kept on file; after the meeting, coordinates are wiped from chats within 72 hours; for canal boats the route is agreed with the captain ahead of time
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