Originally it was planned to build the front of the hotel facing the present Sarphatistraat.

[10] In late September 1992, the Amstel Hotel was reopened after a two-year renovation.

During the closure, craftsmen, artisans and engineers restored the entire hotel, at a cost of over ƒ70 million.

[13] In October 2004 a test revealed the presence of legionella in the water system.

[14][15] Several measures were undertaken to prevent a repeat of the incident, including the installation of special filters.