Originally Posted by scubaccr

I am reliably informed that CP Amsterdam City Center, which we all already know will become first non-USA Kimpton in 2017 will close for a complete refurbishment NOV2016-April2017 and then reopen as 5* offering.

The displaced Amsterdam Center staff will work temporarily for the 6month period at both IC Amstel and CP Amsterdam Zuid, which if true means hotel will keep hold of most of their staff/employees for reopening as a Kimpton.