The Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: A Contemporary Masterpiece, Steeped In History
?The palaces have been restored in a contemporary style but all original details have been maintained like the grand staircase designed by the architect of King Louis XIV, Daniel Marot,? explained Roberto Payer, General Manager of the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. In an interview, we discussed the history of the hotel, the understated luxury of the interior design, the two-star Michelin restaurant on-site and much more.
Tell me a little bit about the history and location of the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam.

The Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam comprehends 6 merchant palaces of the 17th and 18th century in the Golden Bend and is the first canal ever built; ?the Herengracht? or ?Gentlemen?s Canal?. The palaces have been inhabited by key families of the country and all the history can be found in the literature of the Gentlemen?s Canal. The area is included in the UNESCO heritage. The palaces have been restored in a contemporary style but all original details have been maintained like the hall and the grand staircase designed by the architect of King Louis XIV, Daniel Marot, or the dining room of the Hooft family painted by Jacob Maurer.  
How would you describe the design and décor of the property at large and in particular, the signature suites such as the Van Loon Suite"

Understated luxury is the term that can be used to define the interior decoration of the hotel signed by GA London. All origina...