Rosewood Amsterdam Opens in 363-Year-Old Palace of Justice
In 2025, the Rosewood Amsterdam, a high-end hotel, was inaugurated at Prinsengracht 436, housed in a historic 363-year-old structure that was initially established as an orphanage in 1663 and subsequently served as a Palace of Justice. Following more than ten years of meticulous restoration, the hotel boasts 134 guest accommodations, three dining venues—Eeuwen, Advocatuur, and The Court—and a subterranean spa. The design, crafted by Studio Piet Boon, maintains the courthouse's original charm while incorporating contemporary features. Art plays a pivotal role, with over 1,000 pieces selected by Kunstmest Consulting, including Casper Braat's Art Vending Machine (2024). Additionally, landscape architect Piet Oudolf created a garden courtyard within Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage canal district.
Key facts
- The Rosewood Amsterdam opened in 2025 in a building at Prinsengracht 436, originally built in 1663 as an orphanage.
- The building served as the Palace of Justice from the 1880s until its conversion.
- The restoration took over a decade.
- The hotel has 134 guest rooms and three restaurants: Eeuwen, Advocatuur, and The Court.
- The interior restoration was led by Studio Piet Boon.
- The art collection includes over 1,000 artworks curated by Kunstmest Consulting.
- Casper Braat's Art Vending Machine (2024) is a highlight of the collection.
- Piet Oudolf designed the courtyard garden, visible from every floor.
- The Asaya Spa features saunas, a pool, and a gym.
- The hotel is located in Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal district.
Entities
Artists
- Casper Braat
- Piet Oudolf
Institutions
- Rosewood Hotel Group
- Studio Piet Boon
- Kunstmest Consulting
- Nxt Museum
- Rosewood Amsterdam
Locations
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Prinsengracht 436
- Hong Kong
- New York
- Philadelphia