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Best hotel in Amsterdam?

Old Feb 2, 2015, 11:55 pm
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I agree The Conservatorium is the best. The location is great. The rooms are fresh. And the food was pretty good. I spent two long stays there this summer and both were outstanding. Both the Junior Suite and Royal Duplex Suites that I stayed in were wonderful... but it was the staff that really stood out. Great local recommendations for restaurants and reservations. They took great care of me.
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Old Apr 1, 2015, 11:40 am
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What hotel would you pick if you need to be near the train station?
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Old Apr 1, 2015, 2:32 pm
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Originally Posted by Dieuwer
What hotel would you pick if you need to be near the train station?
Worth noting that the Amstel is a very short (1 minute) walk from a metro station (yes, Amsterdam has an underground metro).
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Old Apr 8, 2015, 11:24 am
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Originally Posted by Raffles
Worth noting that the Amstel is a very short (1 minute) walk from a metro station (yes, Amsterdam has an underground metro).
I know, I am Dutch. I lived there for 30 years. So, which hotel would you pick:

  • art otel ($238)
  • Crowne Plaza ($184)
  • NH Barbizon Palace ($158)
  • Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre ($170)
  • Krasnapolsky ($170)
  • Park Plaza Victoria ($163)
  • Renaissance Amsterdam ($224)
  • Swissotel ($214)

I never really want to go to Amsterdam as I think it is EXTREMELY BAD quality for money. But I have to, as my family will be furious if I don't show up at least once a year.
Thus, the list of properties above seem to be the most acceptable of the bunch near the train station.

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Old Apr 8, 2015, 1:59 pm
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Dieuwer, you might also take a look at >
http://smithhotels.com/destinations/...tDirection=asc
http://smithhotels.com/destinations/...91;0][0]=0 (offers)
https://www.kiwicollection.com/searc...ending&start=0
both sites have maps showing locations of all hotels

Originally Posted by pricesquire
Best hotel for train station prox.
quite obviously the DoubleTree
spitting distance from the station
no boutique hotels near doubletree?

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Old Apr 8, 2015, 8:04 pm
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Best hotel for train station prox. is NOT a luxury hotel [therefore not applicable to this forum], but it's quite obviously the DoubleTree....which is spitting distance from the station. So short a walk that cabs refuse to take you from A to B.
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Old Apr 16, 2015, 10:34 am
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Yeah, the Art'otel is about 2 more minutes away from the station (although that really depends on where in the station you need to go). Would get my vote. Nothing like the best hotel in Amsterdam but pretty decent....
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Old May 3, 2015, 12:04 pm
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Any updates on the best property in AMS? Conservatorium seems to get high marks, but I don't love contemporary hotels. Thoughts on the Waldorf?

Thanks.
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Old May 4, 2015, 6:59 am
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Originally Posted by Hotelsforlife
Any updates on the best property in AMS? Conservatorium seems to get high marks, but I don't love contemporary hotels. Thoughts on the Waldorf?

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If you don't love contemporary, I'd go with the Waldorf, De L'Europe or Sofitel Grand.

Waldorf is a bit modern though...just not as modern as the Conservatorium.
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Old May 7, 2015, 10:55 am
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Originally Posted by pricesquire
If you don't love contemporary, I'd go with the Waldorf, De L'Europe or Sofitel Grand.

Waldorf is a bit modern though...just not as modern as the Conservatorium.
But Sofitel Grande is contemporary - a real mess of a design, IMHO, by Sybille de Margerie. Truly frightful in some of the public areas and suites!
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Old May 7, 2015, 11:11 am
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Originally Posted by vuittonsofstyle
But Sofitel Grande is contemporary - a real mess of a design, IMHO, by Sybille de Margerie. Truly frightful in some of the public areas and suites!
You're right. I was thinking of the building, not the interior on that one. My bad.
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How is the Ambassade Hotel these days? Went there years ago and have fond memories of the place. Wonder how it has aged over the years
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Old May 10, 2015, 5:19 pm
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If you want to be near Central Station then go with Art'otel. I just spent four nights there and I was surprised that I really liked it. Very nice touches such as complimentary breakfast, including delivered to your room. The bathrooms were very large and well appointed and well stocked. Turn down service included essential oils for easing stress and inducing sleep. The rooms are large, bed very comfy. indoor pool also, Staff were great.
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Old May 11, 2015, 12:03 am
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I agree the Art'otel is a nice place.... but it has no place in this thread.
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Old Jun 5, 2015, 10:48 am
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More for Amsterdam

http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/20..._for_Amsterdam

Not all luxury of course, but development is certainly on the up. The Paleis van Justitie site, if picked up by Rosewood or Four Seasons, could be a serious contender. Four Seasons has been rumoured for so long, not on the canals though, so let's see.
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