The hotel Toro is situated in a villa, built in the 19th century in Art Nouveau style. It is located just along the Vondelpark, with views over one of its ponds. Hotel Toro is a small hotel with just 22 rooms, located in a yellow villa alongside the Vondelpark. From here there is walking distance to the Leidseplein and the Museumplein, among other famous places in Amsterdam.

The district where the hotel is situated is called the Oud-Zuid and is traditionally known as the "posh" neighbourhood of Amsterdam. The hotel offers a breakfast room, free internet access, elevator, garden, terrace and a bar. They also offer bicycle rental, laundry service, fax and copy machine and central heating. The entire property is smoke free. In front of the hot