Fodor's Expert Review Martin's Relais

Five grand merchants' houses in the elegant Hanseatic district combine the grace of another era with the polish of a modern, first-class property. Parts of the buildings date to the 1300s, and the owners have preserved such antique details as tooled Cordoba leather wallpaper, rough-hewn rafters, and Delft tiles. Rooms with canal views overlook the busy street; back rooms with red rooftop views are quieter.