Here's where to celebrate King's Day in style: from Amsterdam to Eindhoven

The streets turn orange, the canals fill with partygoers and the whole of the Netherlands celebrates our king's birthday. Minor Hotels This year welcomes its guests with a series of carefully curated experiences, from a royal breakfast buffet in Amsterdam to a vibrant rooftop party high above Eindhoven.

Breakfast like a King at NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace 

In the heart of Amsterdam, your King's Day starts at NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace generous, where hotel guests can have breakfast with an orange tart squash. Slide into a special edition breakfast buffet, where the iconic orange pastry takes centre stage, surrounded by everything you need for a festive start to the day.

Toast in orange at Vermeer's Wine Room

Those wishing to follow up the celebration in style are welcome in the intimate Vermeer's Wine Room. The sommelier curated three orange wines that perfectly matched the mood of the day not only in colour but also in character. A surprising experience for anyone who wants to discover ‘orange’ in a different way. The special King's Day wineflight can be booked for 27 April. 

A royal Gusto Moment at Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam

At the historical Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam, on the edge of the Amstel river, Kings Day will have the refined interpretation that characterises the hotel. On 27 April, Restaurant Omber in a festive setting of elegance and warm orange accents. The team at Tivoli Doelen has put together a ‘Gusto Moment’ that surprises guests: an extensive tasting table with a carefully selected assortment of sweet and savoury Dutch canapés. Think small but sophisticated bites bringing together the best of Dutch cuisine. 

The experience is meant to be a moment of tranquillity and luxury in the midst of the revelry, a moment to catch your breath and enjoy the attention to taste and detail, in the warm atmosphere that makes Tivoli Doelen so special.

Complementary for hotel guests of Tivoli Doelen on 27 April 2026.

King's night and day with a view at NH Collection Eindhoven 

High above the city, in the beating heart of Eindhoven, changes VANE Skybar, located in the NH Collection Eindhoven Centre, during King's Day in a lively hotspot. With a spectacular view of the region as its backdrop, the hotel celebrates the King for two days, from sunset to deep into the night. The party burns out on King's Night, including signature cocktail in shades of orange, light bites and a line-up of resident DJs Jay-Ve EN V-Oak who set the mood early on. 

On King's Day itself, the party continues with an extensive daytime and evening programme on the rooftop. In addition to the regular resident DJs, VANE welcomes two guest performances by Mia Banks EN Miss Hayes, ending the day in style.  

The King's Day parties at VANE Eindhoven are free of charge. Reservations are recommended and do here.