Season’s Greetings

The holidays Begin here

a grand Unwrapping

To mark the debut of the festive season, join us on December 1st for the grand unwrapping of the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam.Gather in front of our hotel to untie a majestic bow before warming up with hot chocolate & sweet treats!

FesTive CUlinary experienCes

Executive Chef Sidney Schutte has created enchanting dishes to surpise & amaze for the festive season.

Every day of December the live piano in our grand lobby will lift your spirit as music takes on an air of Christmas carols. Snuggle up in the iconic Peacock Alley for a festive Afternoon Tea rich in scents, savors & flavors ignited with the flame of the Holidays’ spirit. With the lobby’s Christmas tree

sparkling with lights, the Peacock Alley becomes the perfect setting for the whole family to unite for the December celebrations.

At our Goldfinch Brasserie, we welcome you to relish in a two-course menu that will let the effervescence of Christmas shopping settle. Eat & relax in a comfortable setting whilst you’re looking over your holiday purchases or contemplating on how to treat your loved ones.

For Christmas and New Year’s Eve, treat yourself to a specially created holiday feast at Librije’s Zusje Amsterdam or Goldfinch Brasserie, for an unforgettable lunch or dinner sprinkled with a little Holiday dust.

a holiday paCkage

‘Tis The season

a holiday paCkage

During the season of indulgence, why not treat yourself & your loved ones to an unforgettable holiday experience at the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. Let us take care of everything, sit back, relax & enjoy the festive season with those who matter most.

This Holiday Package is available on December 24th, 25th & 26th and includes for two persons:- An overnight stay in one of our magnificent Premier Rooms, including breakfast.

- An extraordinary four-course dinner in our Goldfinch Brasserie with a complimentary glass of champagne.

new year’s eve

To ring in the New Year in style, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam has planned a night to remember*. Start with a six-course festive menu at Librije’s Zusje Amsterdam or five-course feast at Goldfinch Brasserie.

As the midnight countdown approaches, embark upon a magical ride on a classical saloon boat & sail in the night along Amsterdam’s beautifully lit canals.

Sip on champagne, eat traditional Dutch treats, embrace your loved ones & look up to gaze at the spectacular midnight fireworks.\

*Hotels guests are welcome to reserve solely the boat ride.

ho - ho - ho

The Jolly world oF gUerlain

voUChers

ho - ho - ho

A Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam gift voucher is the perfect present for the holiday season.

During the season of miracles, we would be more than happy to create a personalized gift voucher for an overnight stay, an enchanting culinary experience or a luxurious spa treatment for your loved ones.

The Jolly world oF gUerlain

Jolly, merry & sparkly - you will find in our Guerlain Spa everything you need for a pre-holiday shine or a post-holiday detox.

Come to pamper yourself for the December festivites by treating yourself to a body or facial treatment, manicure & pedicure or a beautiful party make-up.

After the last bite of cake has been eaten and the last glass of champagne drank, come on over for an ‘Amsterdam Cure’, a signature massage or a plunge in the pool. Relax, detox & start 2016 with a Guerlain breath of fresh air.

voUChers

holiday

MenUs

liBriJe’s ZUsJe aMsTerdaM

‘Zeeland FlaT' oysTer

‘Goose Liver, Brined Tomato, Shiso, Rose, Sake

roasTed Mieral dUCk

Dates, Chicory, Pomegranate, Garlic, Bergamot

sweeTBread FroM The planCha

Meadowsweet, Pineapple, Brown Algae, Capers, Smoked Snails, Corn

‘pork Belly in green saUCe’‘ F r i e se ’ Ee l , P i ck led Cher r ies ,

Horseradish, Green Tomato

BlUe loBsTer slow Cooked in Tonka Bean BUTTer

Celeriac, Coconut, Pickled Strawberries, Green Olive

CaraBinero

Short Rib, Roasted Bell Pepper, Ginger-Vinegar, Watermelon, X.O. Cream

24Th - 25Th - 26Th deCeMBer5-CoUrse lUnCh 7-CoUrse dinner

31sT deCeMBer6-CoUrse

dinner

l U k e w a r M s C a l l o p & BUTTerMilk

Gouda Gris Sec, Soy-Peas, Combava, Cockles, Clamshell Mushroom, ‘Wolvarken’

Pork

BBQ’d dUCk liver

Butter turnip, Curry, Almond, Beets, Magnolia

dover sole

Leek, Oyster, Lemongrass

perle iMperial Caviar

Lightly Smoked King Crab, Jerusalem Artichoke

Flavors oF JasMin

Fried ‘Sticky Rice’, Jasmin Rice Sorbet, Lime, Lychee

roasTed Mieral dUCk

Dates, Chicory, Pomegranate, Garlic, Bergamot

Flavors oF JasMin

Fried ‘Sticky Rice’, Jasmin Rice Sorbet, Lime, Lychee

These dishes are not part of the five-course menu

holiday

MenUs

goldFinCh Brasserie

pa n Fr i e d la n g o U s T i n e & vadoUvan

Cucumber, Mushroom, Crispy Potato, Bellota Ham

'BUChe de noel 2015’Chestnut, Rum Raisins, Chocolate Biscuit,

Almond, Griotte Cherries

glaZed dUCk BreasT

Pomegranate, Bergamot, Date

slowly Cooked sole

Sweet & Sour Leek, Oyster, Lemongrass

24Th - 25Th - 26Th deCeMBer4-CoUrse

lUnCh & dinner

31sT deCeMBer5-CoUrse

lUnCh & dinner

ChaMpagne CreMeUx

Pistachio, Magnol ia , Rose, White Chocolate

pa n Fr i e d la n g o U s T i n e & vadoUvan

Cucumber, Mushroom, Crispy Potato, Bellota Ham

glaZed dUCk BreasT

Pomegranate, BergamotDate

slowly Cooked sole

Sweet & Sour Leek, Oyster, Lemongrass

ki n g Cr aB gr aTi n aTe d w iTh vanilla

Tomato & Gouda Cheese

liBriJe’s ZUsJe aMsTerdaM

Five-course lunchWine pairing

Seven-course dinner Wine pairing

Six-course dinnerWine pairing

December 24th, 25th & 26th 2015

December 31st 2015

€ 145.00€ 87.00

€ 185.00€ 115.00

€ 220.00€ 110.00

goldFinCh Brasserie

Four-course lunch & dinnerWine pairing

Five-course lunch & dinnerWine pairing

December 24th, 25th & 26th 2015

December 31st 2015

€ 75.00€ 45.00

€ 95.00€ 58.00

aFTernoon Tea

Festive Afternoon TeaIncluding a glass of Champagne

December 1st 2015 - Janaury 4th 2016

€ 52.50

all i wanT For ChrisTMas is...

BoaT ToUr

With champagne & traditional Dutch treats

December 31st 2015 € 125.00

a CeleBraTion To reMeMBer

a CeleBraTion To reMeMBer

May it be for a corporate celebration or a private party, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam offers the perfect setting to celebrate the holiday season in style.

All seven function rooms are convienently located on the lobby level overlooking the canal or garden, and are ideal for an intimate dinner or a business gathering. With a festive menu created by Executive Chef Sidney Schutte & a dedicated

team of event planners, host the merriest event of the year at the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam.

For the whole month of December, conferences & corporate events will be sprinkled with Christmas treats. As a way to spread the jolly holiday spirit, all guests attending meetings & banquets will receive a

complimentary aperitif & amuse-bouche.

ChrisTMas swing

sinTerklaas is CoMing To Town On December 5th, the Netherlands celebrate Saint Nicholas - or Sinterklaas. Arriving on a steamboat from Spain, he bestows chocolates & treats upon the ‘very good kids’ whilst leaving

the naughty ones with a lump of coal.

On November 14th, Sinterklaas makes his spectacular entrance into Amsterdam by sailing down the Amstel River with more than a kilometer of floats and boats. He then heads off to Dam Square

for an afternoon of musical festivities.

ChrisTMas MarkeTs

Treat yourself or your loved ones at one of Amsterdam’s many Christmas Markets!

ChrisTMas Tree on ‘daM sQUare’The four kilometers of Christmas lights will be lit up early in December during an enchanting

illumination ceremony.

aMsTerdaM lighT FesTival

Watch Amsterdam light up as the historical center becomes the décor for this stunning celebration!

December 5th Sinterklaas

December 12th - 22nd

Various Christmas markets

November 14th

Sinterklaas’ParadeThe BesT TiMe oF The year

December 1st

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam Unwrapping

During the festive seasonChristmas Tree on Dam Square

November 26th - January 17th, 2016Amsterdam Light Festival

From reservations to organizing a holiday surprise for your loved ones, our team would be delighted to assist you in preparing for the most wonderful time of the year.

UnForgeTTaBle experienCes Should you have any questions, desire to purchase a gift voucher or make a reservation,

please call +31 (0) 20 718 4643 or send an email to restaurants.amsterdam@waldorfastoria.com

The FesTive season

For Christmas & New Year’s events at the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, please contact our Groups, Conferences & Events team

by calling +31 (0) 20 718 4641 or send an email to events.amsterdam@waldorfastoria.com

a holiday Call away

waldorF asToria aMsTerdaM

Herengracht 542-5561017 CG Amsterdam

Tel: +31 (0) 20 718 4600Fax: +31(0) 20 718 4636