Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal
Jul 8, 2021, 12:31 pm
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Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal
On the Schiphol website (https://www.schiphol.nl/en/at-schiph...er-at-schiphol) it says that one can use this hotel to shower for 19.50. Is it possible to do this on arrival prior to going through customs or are they going to deny me entry as I am an arriving passenger?
Jul 8, 2021, 8:33 pm
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On the Schiphol website (https://www.schiphol.nl/en/at-schiph...er-at-schiphol) it says that one can use this hotel to shower for 19.50. Is it possible to do this on arrival prior to going through customs or are they going to deny me entry as I am an arriving passenger?
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Jul 8, 2021, 9:31 pm
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If this is the Mercure hotel on the non-Schengen-side and its shower operation is still working like it did when I last had to pay for a shower there — going on over 10 years ago at least — then it could work for at least some arriving passengers. Don’t recall if they wanted to see an onward or arriving same day boarding pass, but I think they may have as I remember they had some kind of thing they were using to write down some information.
Jul 9, 2021, 2:48 am
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Perhaps not as convenient, but the Sheraton at AMS may provide shower access, probably for a more costly fee if they are doing it still/again. It can be walked to after clearing customs and getting landside at AMS.
Jul 10, 2021, 12:43 pm
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Can you actually collect points for that, if you show your card, even though you're not staying at the hotel? Come to think of it, I don't even have a card these days, so I'd have to show them my account on the phone or print something out.
Jul 13, 2021, 2:00 pm
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I also read that access is closer to 50€ is 20€ a COVID discount?
Jul 14, 2021, 12:21 pm
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Both should have showers open, and currently the non-Schengen lounge should be borderline deserted given the COVID restrictions on travelling. There is a small footnote in the lounge.klm.com page stating you can pay by the door not being an FB member or flying SkyTeam.
EUR 50 is the price that I know, I just believe this is better value given all the extra amenities at the lounge, but maybe it's just me.
I'd contact KLM via any social media for specific updates - in my experience, they indeed do reply within an hour.
EUR 50 is the price that I know, I just believe this is better value given all the extra amenities at the lounge, but maybe it's just me.
I'd contact KLM via any social media for specific updates - in my experience, they indeed do reply within an hour.
Jul 14, 2021, 12:25 pm
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Both should have showers open, and currently the non-Schengen lounge should be borderline deserted given the COVID restrictions on travelling. There is a small footnote in the lounge.klm.com page stating you can pay by the door not being an FB member or flying SkyTeam.
EUR 50 is the price that I know, I just believe this is better value given all the extra amenities at the lounge, but maybe it's just me.
I'd contact KLM via any social media for specific updates - in my experience, they indeed do reply within an hour.
EUR 50 is the price that I know, I just believe this is better value given all the extra amenities at the lounge, but maybe it's just me.
I'd contact KLM via any social media for specific updates - in my experience, they indeed do reply within an hour.
Jul 14, 2021, 12:28 pm
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What is your final destination in Europe?
Jul 14, 2021, 12:31 pm
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Unless you really want to impress your fellow travellers on the Schengen leg, consider taking a shower on your Schengen arrival. Given the COVID procedures, 90 minutes might be quite tight - if this is KLM, they will probably make sure you're on board, but just as well might bump you onto the next connecting flight should you go AWOL.
What is your final destination in Europe?
What is your final destination in Europe?
Jul 14, 2021, 12:41 pm
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Email them, or consider using the showers at Terminal 1:
https://www.frankfurt-airport.com/en...s/showers.html (apparently, they are under "leisure activities", so you might catch a bit of fun if that's up your street)
I believe all of the publicly available lounges have showers, and if you happen to be *A Gold or higher, LH lounges are hard to fault. That said, non-*A lounges should be even more deserted than the non-Schengen Crown Lounge at FRA.
Also, are you staying in Frankfurt? If so, check if your hotel will extend an early check-in to you. Many hotels operate now on a 50%-capacity basis, meaning your room will be cleaned and disinfected a long time before your arrival and you should get an early check-in at ease.
https://www.frankfurt-airport.com/en...s/showers.html (apparently, they are under "leisure activities", so you might catch a bit of fun if that's up your street)
I believe all of the publicly available lounges have showers, and if you happen to be *A Gold or higher, LH lounges are hard to fault. That said, non-*A lounges should be even more deserted than the non-Schengen Crown Lounge at FRA.
Also, are you staying in Frankfurt? If so, check if your hotel will extend an early check-in to you. Many hotels operate now on a 50%-capacity basis, meaning your room will be cleaned and disinfected a long time before your arrival and you should get an early check-in at ease.
Nov 8, 2021, 9:47 am
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Is there any way to book a room (not just a shower) online? The Accor website always shows an error. Reservation by phone is possible but inconvenient (I like to try out a lot of dates, to see the prices etc). Is any website selling rooms in this hotel?
Nov 9, 2021, 12:49 am
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We are talking about "Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal", correct? Which dates did you try?