Seven One Seven
Lush mansion lodgings on the water

Its rather mundane name (after the house number on stately Prinsengracht) belies this historic building's Golden Age heritage. Dating back to the 17th century, it served first as the home of a wealthy sugar trader, later also as a sugar mill and warehouse. Today, its eight palatial suites offer guests the experience of living like the powerful merchants that once occupied the most prestigious addresses on Amsterdam's canals.
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