Meeting by the canals of Amsterdam
We have been meeting on the Keizersgracht 62-64 for almost fifty years, in canal houses dating back to the seventeenth century. With us you will not find glass office partitions and concrete conference halls. Instead you will find a historic space where merchants from the Golden Age once did their business.
As the very first business centre in the Netherlands, we know what makes the difference. You can rent a meeting room in Amsterdam just about anywhere, but meeting beneath an authentic ceiling painting of Prudence while looking out over the canal? You can only do that with us. Our guests feel the difference the moment they step inside: this is no ordinary meeting venue. We combine four centuries of history with everything you need today, from smartboards and video conferencing to flawless wifi.
Why listed buildings make such an impression
Historic buildings have something new constructions simply cannot match: a soul. These houses on the Keizersgracht breathe history, quite literally. The walls have witnessed centuries of stories, from merchants in the Golden Age to the modern entrepreneurs who close their deals here today. When your guests walk into an authentic canal house like this, they immediately sense they are somewhere important business gets done.
The high ceilings, original details and authentic features create an air of distinction and trust that is impossible to imitate. In our Prudence Lounge, for instance, you meet under the watchful eye of an original seventeenth-century ceiling painting of Prudence, the allegorical figure representing wisdom and prudence.
Modern functionality in a historic setting
The lovely thing about our listed buildings is that we have managed to integrate every modern facility perfectly without taking anything away from their historic character. Our meeting rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art video conferencing, touchscreen smartboards, high-speed wifi and all the technical extras you need for a professional meeting today. The Garden House, for example, combines a modern, spacious boardroom with direct access to our French courtyard garden, our hidden gem behind the historic facade.
The story behind the walls
Our buildings on the Keizersgracht have a rich history going back to the seventeenth century. Over the years they have served as homes for wealthy merchants, offices for traders and, eventually, as the first business centre in the Netherlands. In 1998 the Johan Cruyff Foundation was even founded in our own garden house, a moment that touches the history of sport.
As an entrepreneur, you can put that history to work. Tell your guests about the building’s past, share anecdotes about the Golden Age, let them enjoy the French courtyard garden we call the “best-kept secret in Amsterdam”. It gives your meetings an extra layer, a story that lingers long after the meeting is over.
Location makes the difference
Set in the heart of the Amsterdam canal ring, a stone’s throw from Amsterdam Central Station, our listed buildings are easy to reach yet a world away from the bustle of the tourist centre.
For international guests it is an authentic Dutch experience. For local partners it is a familiar, prestigious location. The P1 Amsterdam Central and Q-Park Nieuwendijk car parks are practically around the corner, so it is easy to reach by car too. That combination of accessibility and impression makes it an ideal place for important business gatherings.
More than just a meeting
Meeting by the canal in a listed building is more than a choice of location. It is an investment in the impression you want to make, the atmosphere you want to create and the experience you want to offer. Curious about our historic meeting rooms? Schedule a no-obligation viewing and experience the unique blend of history and modern facilities for yourself.
