Just
minutes from the heart of Amsterdam, this hotel is located
in one of the loveliest lanes in the city which, although
very quiet, is still close to a number of famous museums and
a variety of restaurants and bars. Also in the vicinity are
the World Trade Centre and the International Rail Congress
fair complex.
Guests can choose from elegant rooms decorated in salad green,
caviar grey, salmon pink or lilac. All are spacious with luxury
marble bathrooms including jacuzzis.
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AMERICAN
This
hotel is ideally located on the LeidNOVlein within walking
distance of all the tourist sights and shopping areas
of Amsterdam.
The bedrooms have been completely renovated and are
decorated to the high standard expected of a 5 star
hotel. Although the bedrooms vary in size, they are
all medium to large in size and are modern, light and
airy with soft neutral colours. The bathrooms have also
been completely renovated and are black and white and
in very good condition, as are the bedrooms.
A famous landmark of Amsterdam, this hotel is suitable
for all markets and has one of the best locations in
town and is now a 5 star deluxe hotel since its complete
renovation in the winter of 2001.
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AMSTERDAM
Located
in the heart of Amsterdam on Damrak, this hotel
is very close to Dam Square and within walking
distance of central station.
The bedrooms all vary in size due to the nature
of the building and offer basic accommodation.
The bathrooms are also basic and not all rooms
have a bath.
This hotel has an excellent location although
it could do with some modernisation.
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ARENA
(LARGE ROOMS)
Located
close to Amsterdam's famous zoo, this hotel
is only a short tram ride away from Centraal
Station and all the main attractions of
this city.
The bedrooms vary in size but are all on
the large side and are quite basic, although
unique in style with drop down silver lighting.
They are in fair condition, as are the bathrooms.
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CROWN
PLAZA CITY CENTRE
Just
a short walk from the Central station, this
hotel is part of the old quarters of Amsterdam
overlooking the main shopping street of
the city. Its location is quite busy but
very easy to reach due to the fact that
many buses and trams stop in front of the
building.
The bedrooms are medium to large, but vary
slightly in size due to the age of the building.
They are decorated in a modern style with
traditional touches, and offer a very good
level of comfort. The bathrooms are also
in good condition.
There are 2 Restaurants - one of them is
a snack restaurant, and the other is a la
carte. Both specialise in Dutch cuisine.
This is a very good hotel which is in the
perfect location.
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DIE
PORT VAN CLEVE
Located
in the centre of Amsterdam, next to the
Magna Plaza shopping centre which used to
be the old post office, this hotel is perfectly
located to see all the main tourist attractions
of Amsterdam. It is also within walking
distance of Central station.
The bedrooms have recently been renovated.
All rooms are mainly medium in size and
those overlooking the main street are well
insulated. As this is an old building, room
sizes do tend to vary.
This is located on the ground floor and
is very popular with hotel guests and tourists.
It serves traditional Dutch cuisine and
is renowned for its steaks.
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EUROPE
Located
in the very centre of town overlooking one
of the main canals, it is within walking
distance of Central station, and the shopping
area as well as the Rembrandtsplein.
All bedrooms are medium sized and are all
very different but all are in good or very
good condition and are continually being
decorated. All have antiques in the rooms
and are very luxurious.
Well located, very deluxe hotel.
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GRAND
Just
minutes from the heart of Amsterdam, this
hotel is located in one of the loveliest
lanes in the city which, although very quiet,
is still close to a number of famous museums
and a variety of restaurants and bars. Also
in the vicinity are the World Trade Centre
and the International Rail Congress fair
complex.
Guests can choose from elegant rooms decorated
in salad green, caviar grey, salmon pink
or lilac. All are spacious with luxury marble
bathrooms including jacuzzis.
There is an excellent restaurant renowned
for its haute cuisine prepared in Dutch
tradition. There is also a bar in the lobby.
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HOFAPRK
This
hotel is located in an historic area in
the centre of Amsterdam. It overlooks the
recently exposed remnants of the famous
manor house which was the home of the founder
of Amsterdam, Gijsbrecht ii Van Amstel,
who lived there in the 13th century. The
hotel is also in the immediate vicinity
of the main shopping district and within
walking distance is the picturesque jordaan
area and the world famous Anne Frank house.
The bedrooms are all extremely modern and
comfortable with the unique feature of having
the sink in the bedroom behind an attractive
partition.
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JOLLY
CARLTON
Located
in a prime position overlooking the flower
market and in the heart of the busy town
centre. The hotel is easily accessible by
public transport, but this excellent location
unfortunately means that it is rather noisy.
The bedrooms vary a lot in size, but are
on average small to medium. They are all
decorated in the same pleasant modern style
with shades of blue and light wooden furniture.
The white tiled bathrooms are also small
to average in size and in good condition.
The hotel offers a good standard of comfort
and enjoys one of the best locations in
town.
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LAIRESSE
Situated
opposite the famous Concertgebouw, the hotel
enjoys an excellent location. It is close
to the main museums and best shopping area
with a wide choice of restaurants just around
the corner. The historical city centre is
within easy reach, even on foot it takes
less than 5 minutes.
On the whole the medium sized rooms are
modern and attractively decorated with up-to-date
furniture and warm, contrasting fabrics
in such colours as pink and green. The bathrooms
are also modern and in fair condition.
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MEMPHIS
This
small hotel is located just outside the
centre of Amsterdam and is easily accessible
by public transport. It is also only a short
walking distance from the 'Ryks' Museum
and 'Music Hall'.
Most rooms are medium sized and attractively
decorated in the same English style as the
rest of the hotel although they are quite
dated and could benefit from some renovation
work. The bathrooms are in good condition.
The hotel has a friendly atmosphere with
helpful staff eager to offer a more personal
touch.
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LANCASTER
Situated
opposite the famous Concertgebouw, the hotel
enjoys an excellent location. It is close
to the main museums and best shopping area
with a wide choice of restaurants just around
the corner. The historical city centre is
within easy reach, even on foot it takes
less than 5 minutes.
On the whole the medium sized rooms are
modern and attractively decorated with up-to-date
furniture and warm, contrasting fabrics
in such colours as pink and green. The bathrooms
are also modern and in fair condition.
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APPLE
INN
Located
in an exclusive residential area in the south of Amsterdam,
12 minutes walk to the Museumplein and LeidNOVlein.
The bedrooms are medium sized and are all decorated
individually however, they are in excellent condition
for a two star hotel, as are the bathrooms and are worthy
of a three star classification.
An excellent two star hotel worthy of three stars, with
friendly staff and an owner who takes a lot of pride
in his property. Ideally located in a quiet part of
Amsterdam.
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ARENA
(STD. ROOMS)
Located
close to Amsterdam's famous zoo, this hotel is
only a short tram ride away from Centraal Station
and all the main attractions of this city.
The bedrooms vary in size but all are medium and
quite basic although unique in style with drop
down silver lighting. They are in fair condition,
as are the bathrooms.
This is a perfect base for those travelling on
a budget. It is slightly different to most hotels
in Amsterdam in as much as it has some nice grounds
and there is a famous nightclub located in the
grounds of the hotel but not close enough to disturb
the peace and is just minutes from the city centre..
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BEETHOVEN
Located
in one of the most sophisticated shopping streets
of Amsterdam, only a few minutes walk from the
World Trade Centre and the Rai Congress Centre
with ample public transport to central station,
the museum Plein and the other touristic attractions
of Amsterdam.
The comfortable bedrooms are mostly of medium
size and stylishly decorated in neutral, contrasting
colours with tasteful modern furniture. The bathrooms
reflect equally the modern standard of the bedrooms.
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CROWN
PLAZA SCHIPHOL
This
modern hotel is located 2 km from Schiphol airport
within an industrial site. There is a train station
close by for connections to the centre of Amsterdam
and a courtesy bus to and from the airport.
All of the large rooms are extremely attractive
reflecting the style of the public areas in colour
and design dark blues and reds are contrasted
with bright splashes of yellow and light wooden
furniture. Perhaps their best feature are the
huge double beds and exceptional marble bathrooms.
The hotel is a large, modern building consisting
of glass panelling with an impressive entrance.
An excellent hotel for all types of travellers..
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DI
ANN
Located
in the very heart of Amsterdam, close to Dam Square,
Anne Franks house and all the major attractions
that Amsterdam has to offer.
The bedrooms are all different sizes but generally
they are medium and kept in good condition. They
are traditionally decorated in rich red and yellow
and some have a canal view. The bathrooms are
also in good condition.
This is an excellent, family run hotel with friendly
staff, however, the steep staircase at the entrance
is not ideal for everybody.
Located on the first floor, this room is fairly
small and serves breakfast only.
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DORINT
SCHIPHOL AIRPORT
This
hotel is located near the airport on the road
to Haarlem overlooking the surrounding countryside.
All the medium sized rooms are double glazed and
standard in both size and decor. They are modern
and decorated in similar colours to the public
areas with up-to-date, white tiled bathrooms.
The hotel offers quality at reasonable prices,
and although the location can be a disadvantage,
it is at the same time very quiet however. There
is a shuttle bus to the airport where there are
connections into the centre of Amsterdam and to
the rest of Holland and even Europe.
The restaurant caters for both group and individual
guests offering a good selection of local and
international dishes.
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EDEN
This
hotel is located in the heart of the city overlooking
the canal, and opposite the opera house of Amsterdam
'De Stopera.' There is also easy access to the
famous Rembrandt Plein with it's terraces and
shops. This is not the quietest spot in town,
but it is a prime location.
The rooms are medium sized and are in good condition,
but vary in shape as the building is old. A small
percentage of the rooms were recently totally
refurbished in bright, contrasting colours and
are in exceptional condition. The older rooms
are also modern in style with pleasant decor and
an acceptable level of comfort. The bathrooms
of these rooms are basic and in fair/good condition,
as opposed to the excellent quality of the new
ones.
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HILTON
SCHIPHOL AIRPORT
One
of the first hotels to be built in this area,
it overlooks Schiphol airport. The whole of the
airport complex is in the middle of major expansion,
when completed will be one of the most important
airports in Europe.
The bedrooms are of typical Hilton standard with
two double beds in each twin room. They are medium
to large in size and decorated fairly modernly.
Bathrooms are of medium size and decorated in
light brown.
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HOLIDAY
INN
This
hotel is located close to the busy congress centre
'De Rai', and a short drive from the city centre.
It is very accessible due to the fact that numerous
buses and trams, as well as the motorway and railway
station which are close by.
All bedrooms have air conditioning and were renovated
in 1996 and are in good condition. About 50% have
2 queen size beds and the rest have 1 king size
bed. The colour scheme is predominantly blue,
yellow and pink and all rooms are medium sized
although some are larger than others.
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HOLLAND
This
hotel is located in the quiet part of the wellknown
P.C.Hoofstraat where the best fashion houses are
based. The hotel joins onto the Vondelpark, and
the historical city centre. The LeidNOVlein and
countless restaurants and bars are all within
walking distance, as are the famous museums.
The rooms are medium to large in size and whilst
basic they contain all the necessary facilities.
They have a varied colour scheme which is predominantly
blue/brown with formica furniture.
There is only a breakfast room in this hotel but
it is bright and airy with a pink decor and in
the summer one can eat on the terrace.
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IBIS
AIRPORT
This
hotel is located close to the airport and offers
a shuttle service to and from the airport meaning
that the connections to the city centre are excellent,
as are the connections to the rest of Europe.
The bedrooms are all standard and are medium sized
and in good condition. They are basic but functional
and are double glazed so as not to get any disturbance
from the airport traffic.
This is very much a group hotel as everything
is geared up to volume with the exception of the
restaurant. The shuttle bus means that even though