Tivoli Hotels & Resorts has debuted its first property in the Netherlands, with the opening of Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel.

Set within a 16th-century landmark overlooking the Amstel Canal, the dwelling is considered to be the oldest hotel in the Dutch capital. The original home to Rembrandt Van Rijn’s famous painting The Night Watch (which was completed in 1642) it hung on a wall inside one of the bedroom suites until it moved to the city’s famed Rijksmuseum.

Centrally located in Amsterdam’s historic city centre, walking distance from the main touristic attractions, the heritage property has 81 guest rooms including seven suites, most of them overlooking the canal, and a new gastronomic concept in its elegant Omber restaurant and bar, inspired by the artworks of Rembrandt, who lived very close to the hotel.

Inspired by the Dutch Golden Age and the unique atmosphere of Amsterdam, Tivoli Doelen’s interiors blend an old-world elegance with contemporary service and special Tivoli touches. The guest rooms and suites offer views over the canals or the city, with the interiors featuring pastel tones with red splashes of colour for a relaxing but vibrant atmosphere, combined with touches of wood.

For an ultimate Dutch experience, guests can book the 47 square-metre Rembrandt Suite where they can view a perfect replica of The Night Watch, in the room and on the exact wall where the masterpiece originally hung for 70 years. Another interesting room is the Empress Suite which was once the boudoir of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, most well-known as Sisi. With a unique C-shape design to maximise canal views, the suite has a king-sized bed with Dutch shields on the ceiling, which are a symbol of protection.

Rates at Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel start from €200 for a Superior room including breakfast for two people. See tivolihotels.com/en/tivoli-doelen.