Originally Posted by
SkiAdcock
BTW - I've always felt sorry for the poor tourist who is in AMS during the show. Doesn't matter if they're there for tourism or non-IBC bizness, they have to pay IBC prices. It's considered a 'city-wide special event', which allows all the hotels in town to raise their rates.
As you know, I've been there and done that (last year, in fact). There are a handful of small hotels at which you can get reservations.... but I ended up staying the last night before departing at the CY/airport. I was unimpressed, but it was half the price of hotels in-town.
I fully second your recommendation on both the timing and choice of the Marriott.