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History

The very hospitable character of this historical building dates back to the golden century, when the Netherlands led the four English wars. An era during which the Netherlands built up a reputation of being a nation of traders and sailors. "Het Rechthuis aan den Amstel" owes its name to this specific period.

It all started with Michiel Adriaanszoon de Ruyter, born in Vlissingen on 24th March 1607. He reluctantly boarded a weak Dutch fleet as vice commander of the naval forces. During the sea battles at Plymouth, Duins, Dungeness, Portland, Nieuwpoort and Ter-Heijde, De Ruyter made quite an impression as commanding officer and on 11th November 1653 he was personally appointed by Johan de Wit as vice-admiral at the Amsterdam Admiralty.

After de Ruyter had led various other sea battles, the second English war broke out in 1665. De Wit appointed de Ruyter as lieutenant-admiral and tasked him with supreme command. Cornelis Tromp, who had temporarily filled this position, was passed over for governmental reasons; Tromp was a fierce Oranje-man, whilst De Ruyter was relatively constitutional. When De Ruyter was forced to withdraw his fleet from the "Two Day Sea Battle", he blamed this defeat, not altogether correctly, on Tromp's unwillingness, who was demoted as a direct result of this.

Governor Willem III wanted to clear the air between Tromp and De Ruyter before the start of the third English war in 1672. He brought the admirals who had fallen out with each other together in "Het Rechthuis aan den Amstel", where peace was restored between the two commanding officers. The Netherlands lost the third war and lost its hegemony on world trade and its position as economic superpower. The third English war was given the name "The disastrous year" 1672 for good reason. The war which the Netherlands lost, with the exception of a number of sea battles won by Tromp and De Ruyter, ended with the "Vrede van Westminster" (Peace of Westminster) in 1672. Willem III's mediation in "Het Rechthuis aan den Amstel" made a lasting mark on the international balance of power in The Golden Century and beyond ...

Over three hundred and fifty years later, this unique atmosphere which "Het Rechthuis aan den Amstel" boasts still remains intact and nowadays it is a much loved location for dinners, meetings, weddings, parties and overnight stays.

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Information about Het Rechthuis aan den Amstel

Het Rechthuis aan den Amstel in Uithoorn offers a wide range of possibilities to suit both our business and private guestsThe hotel is beautifully situated along the Amstel, on which you can enjoy fantastic boat trips during the summer months and there are various bicycle routes and places of interest in the surrounding area.
"Het Rechthuis aan den Amstel" is also part of Holland Hotels, an organisation which brings together small independent hotels.
We have been surprising our guests with enthusiasm, an extraordinary location and refreshing ideas for a number of years.
By combining this with the available know how and experience, our team is capable of providing our guests with an optimal service during their stay in our establishment, which is situated a mere stone's throw from Amsterdam.
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Facilities and Services

  • No reservation fees
  • Number of rooms: 12
  • Check-in time: 14:00
  • Check-out time: 12:00
  • Breakfast included: Yes
  • City tax included: Yes
"Het Rechthuis aan den Amstel" offers a wide range of possibilities to suit both our business and private guests.
We can provide the perfect setting for a presentation or meeting, a weekend away or an extensive wedding party with dinner, a party and overnight stays.
You can enjoy a variety of water sports on the Amstel and there are plenty of options for the cycling enthusiasts among our guests.

Partly as a result of the rich history which "Het Rechthuis aan den Amstel" boasts, we can offer a unique atmosphere, in addition to our extensive facilities, which is truly indescribable!
The hotel consists of a ground floor, two further floors and also has a lift for the convenience of our guests.
We have twelve luxurious rooms on offer, including single and double rooms and a romantic bridal suite.
A number of these rooms enjoy views of the river Amstel and they are all equipped with the many facilities.

Bar Restaurant Elevator Meeting Facilities Terrace Safe Internet Non Smoking rooms available 

Meeting facilities

  • Number of meeting rooms: 1
  • Smallest meeting room: 0m2
  • Largest meeting room: 0m2
  • Maximum number of guests: 500
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Rooms

  • Single Room

    The hotel consists of a ground floor, two further floors and also has a lift for the convenience of our guests. We have twelve luxurious rooms on offer, including single and double rooms and a romantic bridal suite. A number of these rooms enjoy views of the river Amstel and they are all equipped with the following facilities;

    - safe (laptop format)
    - climate control
    - minibar (charges based on consumption)
    - telephone (direct outside line and wake up service)
    - ADSL internet connection (additional cost)
    - bathroom with bath and/or shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers.
    - cable television / satellite
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  • Price indication per room: € 99.50

  • Shower Bathroom amenities Television Radio Telephone Toilet Room internet access Airconditioning Safe deposit box Minibar Coffee / tea maker Wake Up Service 

  • Double Room

    The hotel consists of a ground floor, two further floors and also has a lift for the convenience of our guests. We have twelve luxurious rooms on offer, including single and double rooms and a romantic bridal suite. A number of these rooms enjoy views of the river Amstel and they are all equipped with the following facilities;

    - safe (laptop format)
    - climate control
    - minibar (charges based on consumption)
    - telephone (direct outside line and wake up service)
    - ADSL internet connection (additional cost)
    - bathroom with bath and/or shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers.
    - cable television / satellite
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  • Price indication per room: € 124.50

  • Bath Shower Bathroom amenities Television Pay TV Radio Telephone Toilet Room internet access Airconditioning Safe deposit box Minibar Wake Up Service 

  • Bridal Suite

    The hotel consists of a ground floor, two further floors and also has a lift for the convenience of our guests. We have twelve luxurious rooms on offer, including single and double rooms and a romantic bridal suite. A number of these rooms enjoy views of the river Amstel and they are all equipped with the following facilities;

    - safe (laptop format)
    - climate control
    - minibar (charges based on consumption)
    - telephone (direct outside line and wake up service)
    - ADSL internet connection (additional cost)
    - bathroom with bath and/or shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers.
    - cable television / satellite
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  • Price indication per room: € 145.00

Packages

  • Hotel package

    * Two overnight stays
    * Two breakfasts
    * One three course dinner
    * One four course dinner
  • check availability For stay of 2 nights, check availability on the calendar
  • Price indication per person: € 112.50 - € 135.00

  • Sloop package

    * One overnight stay
    * One four course dinner
    * One shippers breakfast
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  • Price indication per person: € 75.00 - € 87.50

  • Romantic package

    * One overnight stay
    * Five course dinner
    * Champagne breakfast
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  • Price indication per person: € 77.50 - € 90.00

  • Bike package

    * Two overnight stays
    * Breakfast included
    * Bikes and routeplans
    * Two three course diner
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  • Price indication per person: € 114.50 - € 137.50

Cancellation & conditions

Your credit card details are required to guarantee your booking up to your arrival at the hotel. Payment will be made exclusively to the hotel. If you cannot take up your booking, you need to cancel no later than 1 day(s) before your date of arrival. Please take into account that the date of arrival starts at 0.00 am (CET.) Any booking not taken up and not cancelled 1 day(s) before arrival will be billed at a cost equivalent to the price of the first night. A different cancellation policy may apply for group bookings. The hotel will contact you within 24 hrs. if this is the case.

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