Rosewood Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hotel Conversion

A masterful dialogue between heritage and contemporary luxury, Rosewood Amsterdam won the Hotel Conversion award.

Located in the UNESCO-listed Canal District, housed in the former Palace of Justice, Rosewood Amsterdam is a sensitive transformation of a historic landmark. With architecture by Kentie Architecten and interiors from Studio Piet Boon across 134 rooms, five signature Houses, public areas and the spa, the design balances heritage elements—original stone floors and painted woodgrain doors—with contemporary interventions like bronze detailing, mirrored bathrooms, and layered textures. Nearly 1,000 artworks bring the city’s culture into the hotel, creating a narrative that is both immersive and intimate.

The panel appreciated how the project was “successfully shaped in harmony with the original geometry while providing functionality.” The conversion is a “Herculean effort of coordination and logistics,” striking the balance between heritage and “dramatic space and proportions,” offering an experience that is both “grand and meditative.”

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