Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park Amsterdam Netherlands
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park Amsterdam
Mauritskade 61, 1092 AD Amsterdam, the Netherlands
www.pillowshotels.com/amsterdam-mauritskade
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group:
Pillows Hotels
Shareolders:
Pillows Hotels is a subsidiary division of IHMG. International Hotel Management Group is part of Amerborgh International.
Date of creation:
Opening date 1 November 2022.
Hotel General Manager:
Jörgen Rijnaard, General Manager
Jörgen Rijnaard has worked as an Area Manager for almost 12 years for IHMG, the management company for Pillows Hotels. Jörgen was responsible for new projects and has opened all of the Pillows Hotels, in the Netherlands and Belgium. Moving forward, Jorgen will be managing Pillows Maurits at the Park. Prior to his position as an Area Manager, Jorgen worked in various commercial and operational roles at the Golden Tulip Hotels and Sandton Hotels.
Hotel Positioning:
5-star luxury boutique hotel. Member of Small Luxury Hotels.
Development Strategy:
IHMG has a strong base in the Netherlands & Belgium and has the ambition to expand to every big city in the world. IHMG’s vision is clear-cut: our guests can look forward to staying at our hotels or restaurants, where our employees are enthusiastic about providing them with nothing less than an amazing experience.
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park Amsterdam
History & Story:
Pillows Maurits at the Park is the sixth outpost of Pillows Hotels. The former university building from 1908 was designed by architect J.B. Springer and is located in the Oosterpark. A place of peace and quiet, in the middle of vibrant Amsterdam.
Date Renovation:
Date renovation: 2017-2022
Architect: Uri Gilad (Office Winhov)
Interior architect: Paul Linse (Studio Linse)
All intricate features of the buildings past has been taken into account in the design. The new wing and the original building intertwine harmoniously. Different types of windows connect the indoor with the outdoor. The lighting transforms the monumental space at night, adding a serene touch.
The interior design can be described as a “noble simplicity”. Soft, tactile materials and warm, earthy colour palette create a calming harmony. Touches of Parisian elegance are combined with Dutch sensibility, setting a relaxing tone in the rooms and suites. The art has been made by painter Raphaël Hermans for the hotel specifically and is inspired by the park and birds.
Main Strengths, Special Touch:
The location offers a unique combination of urban and lush greenery.
With a fine dining restaurant, a brasserie, and two bars it offers numerous experiences without having to leave the premises, and making it a local hotspot and vibrant place to be for guests as well as people from outside the hotel.
Every hotel guest has 24/7 access to the guest-only Living to unwind or to finish some work, while enjoying complimentary drinks, sweets and savoury snacks.
Location:
Being located near the city centre and in the vibrant Oosterpark, it combines a peaceful and private place with instant access to the city centre and its highlights. The hotel is located in Amsterdam-East, a lively neighbourhood with lovely boutique shops and trendy restaurants.
Key sites/activities in the area:
Tropen Museum, Artis Zoo, Oosterpark, Hortus Botanicus, several markets, 20-minute walk to the city centre.
Fun facts:
Over 4000 sqm of parkland has been returned and any existing partitions and fences disappeared. The hotel’s open invitation is also extended to the park’s feathery residents, with nesting boxes, feeding areas, and an aviary.
Children’s Corner:
Every child is considered a VIP and will receive amenities upon check-in (colouring books, rubber duckies, toys, etc). A patisserie station with cakes and cookies are available. Spring Café Brasserie offers a special kids menu. A baby cot or extra bed can be placed in the room.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation:
• Number of rooms in all: 88
• Number of suites: 13 (average 30-45 sqm)
• Number of luxury rooms: 75 (average 16-25 sqm)
Access to guest-only Living | Signature Pillows (king size) bed | bed linen of Egyptian cotton | choice of 4 types of pillows | bathroom with rain shower | Pillows care products | luxury bathrobes and slippers | hairdryer | hand steamer | Nespresso coffee machine and coffee capsules | tea facilities | fully-stocked minibar | safe | Smart HD TV | Google Chromecast | free Wi-Fi | online access to international newspapers and magazines | unlimited use of the gym | park, courtyard or streetview | some rooms have a standalone bath
Restaurants and bars:
VanOost Restaurant
Experience fine dining on an inspiring location overlooking the park. VanOost believes a culinary experience is enriched by stimulating all the senses. Taste, feel and see the attention to detail. Flavours from all over the world, created by chef Floris van Straalen with pure and local products. Be embraced by the warm and elegant setting, where comfort is chosen over formality.
Fine dining | ‘worldly’ cuisine | 77 seats | open kitchen | bar and aperitif area
Spring Cafe Brasserie
Light, fresh and pure. Step into the breezy atmosphere of Spring Cafe Brasserie, where it feels like spring all year around. Enjoy the classics made by chef Luigi di Benedetto. Inspired by Italian and French cuisine, where every bite fulfils you with comfort. With the most special terrace in Amsterdam in the Oosterpark.
Italian and French inspired cuisine | all day dining | breakfast | 75 seats | kind friendly | with sunny terrace
Fitz’s Bar
A hidden sanctuary that fuses past and present in the heart of our hotel. It takes you through the adventures of drinks with a story. Explore our signature cocktails, premium selection of spirits, selected by our award-winning bartender. Get lost in time as you get lured into the world of mixology that allows the awakening of brilliant ideas and deep conversations.
Cocktail bar | 40 seats
Welness:
The Urban Spa allows you to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life without taking too much of your precious time. If offers:
• Gym
• Private sauna
• Hydrojet massage bed
• Massage treatments, manicures, pedicures and waxing treatments
Corporate & Celebration Events:
The hotel offers 3 elegantly designed salons that have high ceilings and big windows that let in lots of daylight. The hotel can be rented exclusively as well.
Park Salon
78 sqm / 844 sqft | several setups | up to 80 guests | lots of daylight | 4 meter high ceilings | ClickShare presentation system | 125 inch projection screen | Wi-Fi | flipchart conference telephone | soundbar | air conditioning | wardrobe
Louis Bolk Salon
34 sqm / 367 sqft | board room setup |14 guests | 3 meter high ceilings | ClickShare presentation system | 70 inch screen | Wi-Fi | air conditioning flipchart | conference telephone | soundbar | wardrobe
J.B. Springer Salon
24 sqm / 264 sqft | board room setup | 8 guests | 3 meter high ceilings | ClickShare presentation system | 60 inch screen | Wi-Fi | air conditioning | flipchart conference telephone | soundbar | wardrobe
Extra Notable Features:
Not applicable
Number of emloyees:
150