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In 2024, Amsterdam took a firm stance against overtourism, introducing a strict ban on new hotel developments to curb the steady influx of millions of annual visitors. As with all rules, there was a getaround: big-name groups who wanted a presence in the city could take over an existing one.
It’s under this guise that earlier this year, the Conservatorium Hotel became the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam. Dating to 1897, the building has lived many lives. It was…
