Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam’s bustling city center, the Library Bar at the Ambassade Hotel is a hidden gem worth discovering. With its beautifully crafted interior by Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos, it offers a peaceful escape. Whether you’re looking to unwind with a drink, catch up on work in a quiet corner, or enjoy a light snack, the Library Bar is the perfect place. If you prefer, you can also indulge in a game of chess or backgammon. A hotel bar that combines the warmth and intimacy of a private library, designed with care and attention to detail.
Library Hotel Bar
The perfect place for a moment of tranquility
The Library
Our Library Bar houses an impressive collection of 5000 books all signed by authors who have stayed at the Ambassade Hotel. The Ambassade Hotel thanks Dutch publishing houses for this wonderful collection, as they very often accommodate their authors at the Ambassade Hotel when they visit the Netherlands. Many famous authors have stayed at the Ambassade Hotel including Umberto Eco, Jonathan Safran Foer, Isabelle Allende, Zadie Smith, Mario Vargas Llosa and famous chefs such as René Redzepi and Antonio Carluccio.
Guest books
Alongside this unique collection of signed books by international authors, the Library Bar also houses the Ambassade Hotel’s guest books. The guest books are not solely written by authors who have stayed at the Ambassade Hotel, they also contain dedications from many other famous hotel guests including musicians, actors, painters, philosophers, architects and politicians.
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