InterContinental Hotels Group Stay Forum - HI Amsterdam (near Schiphol)

For amsterdam, cashing points in-25000 for the crown plaza isn't a bad thing- bang in the centre and plats get free club access even on reward stays, especially given the rates in amsterdam. But tried the HI as it was 2-4-1 rate, 80 euros a nite equivalent.
GREAT!!!!

2 stops by train from schipol, come out of RAI station and walk 100 meters to the right and you're there. Had to ask what deals for Plats-> upgraded to exec room -not bad, given 2-4-1. Looked at the restaurant- a little pricey, but classy: asked at reception: Plats get 25% off.

Getting into town is a dream- tram stop for line number 4 terminates/starts at the hotel!!! 2 euros into town and its a great journey 10-15 minutes.

Overall, as long as you're happy to tram it in/out (last tram home is 1220 in the a.m.) this place is ACE!!!!!!!!!

Anyone able to comment on the walking distance or taxi cost of HI Amsterdam from the City Centre?

I'm wondering whether it would be a decent enough place to stay in Amsterdam for New Years Eve as I've never stayed there before so I don't know how far away it is from the centre - and I doubt public transport will be running on the morning of Jan 1st (am I correct on this?)

hey- drdanielmacdonald here. YOU will not be able to walk home at all- it takes 15-20 mins by tram.
To email the tram comany (GVB) ten email here: customerservice@gvb.nl

It is tram number 4 to RAI, but usually the tram ends circa 1230 anyway.
Dont 4get that the CP AMS centre is gr8- with FAB plat upgrades even if u pay with 25000 points!!

There is a 2-4-1 rate on both these properties as well over the winter:

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/6c/925/en/c/1/content/dec/teaser/6c/1/en/lp/emea/twofor.html?rateCode=IDEX1&cm_mmc=partnership-_-exclusive-_-2for1-_-exclusive

Enjoy!!