Occupying the former neo-Gothic Sweelinck Conservatory of Music, the Conservatorium is owned by bespoke hotel chain The Set and sets a new benchmark for luxury. Standard rooms have crisply contemporary appeal, with wood floors and marble bathrooms equipped with rainfall showers, its 46 suites (including three signature suites) take things up a notch with vaulted ceilings, oversized bathtubs, and balconies. There are several eating options under the stewardship of super-chef Schilo van Coevorden including the signature restaurant Taiko, which serves exquisite Asian cuisine. The hotel is mere steps away from the Museumplein attractions, although when you spy the gorgeous Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre, it’ll be a toss-up between spending the day floating around in its giant pool or elbowing your way through the crowds to stand in front of Rembrandt’s fabled “The Night Watch” in the Rijksmuseum.