Checking in: Okura Amsterdam

If you’ve ever wanted to experience Omotenashi – the art of Japanese service – without actually leaving the continent, then it’s time to check out the Okura Amsterdam.

Rooted in the art of Japanese service, yet a mere 15 minutes from Schiphol International Airport, Amsterdam this luxury property offers a distinctly Asian vibe from the heart of the cosmopolitan De Pijp neighbourhood.

Several of the slick rooms and suites look out across the Amsterdam skyline while the RAI Convention Centre is within walking distance. While meeting facilities are impressive at this property, with 2,700 m2 of event space all on one floor and a capacity for 2,500 delegates, the property also boasts impressive dining facilities.

The four acclaimed restaurants hold three Michelin stars between them, with Yamazato being the first traditional Japanese restaurant in Europe to gain the prestigious award. The multi-course experience, led by executive chef Masanori Tomikawa, is a delight for all gastronomes.

Meanwhile, business and leisure travellers alike will be tempted by an afternoon of pampering at Nagomi Spa, where facials, bamboo massages and Shiatsu are all on offer to harness the art of Japanese relaxation.

The hotel also offers Wellbeing Meeting Packages that can incorporate healthy, nutritious meals and refreshments, group yoga sessions, guided runs through Amsterdam, and revitalising workouts.