Hotel Rembrandt in Zaandam

Set in a 19th-century merchant's home, this elegant hotel is a minute's walk from a tram stop and 3 minutes’ walk from the Natura Artis Magistra, the Netherlands' oldest zoo.The individually decorated rooms mix modern with old-world decor. All provide free Wi-Fi, cable TV, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and minifridges. Upgraded quarters add balconies or terraces with street or courtyard views, as well as sofas and/or fireplaces; there's 1 with a sauna.A breakfast buffet (fee) is served in an ornately decorated former ballroom, furnished with carved wooden panels, wall tapestries and paintings. There’s also a private courtyard.