Hilton Amsterdam {NLD}
May 15, 2005, 8:17 pm
#61
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: San Diego, CA , 4.2MM+ AA Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Starwood Gold
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Amsterdam Hilton 3 in a room
I have a GLON2 reservation at the Amsterdam Hilton. The reservation rep. said they could book a twin bed room, and they would accept three staying there, but they had no rollaways.
I read that there are "family" rooms, but the reservation rep said that the GLON2 would not allow for anything other than a "standard" room, and there were no reward stay rooms other than a standard room, or two rooms at twice the points.
Before I fax the hotel, does anyone have an e-mail or a manager's name or other contact?
Anyone have a similar experience and what did you do?
I read that there are "family" rooms, but the reservation rep said that the GLON2 would not allow for anything other than a "standard" room, and there were no reward stay rooms other than a standard room, or two rooms at twice the points.
Before I fax the hotel, does anyone have an e-mail or a manager's name or other contact?
Anyone have a similar experience and what did you do?
May 15, 2005, 9:57 pm
#62
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: RST
Programs: Delta Diamond; Hilton Diamond; Accor Gold
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They have rollaways!
Stayed there last summer with wife and teenage son. Got a large romm with king(?) size bed plus rollaway. No problem. The key is to contact the property directly and make arragements with them. HH in the US only quotes what they see on their system and that is not the whole story.
Call or email them directly.
BTW, great hotel! ^
Stayed there last summer with wife and teenage son. Got a large romm with king(?) size bed plus rollaway. No problem. The key is to contact the property directly and make arragements with them. HH in the US only quotes what they see on their system and that is not the whole story.
Call or email them directly.
BTW, great hotel! ^
Jul 12, 2005, 9:21 am
#63
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4
Hilton Amsterdam
Hi..I Just wondered if anyone had stayed at the Hilton Amsterdam and knew of the best way to get there from the airport without driving or taking a taxi. Is there a cheaper shuttle bus from the airport or is it best to take the train to the station in the city centre? Also, whats the Exec Lounge like? Decent food and/or any free drinks? Thanks
Jul 12, 2005, 10:51 am
#65
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Beverly Hills
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Originally Posted by rwill11
train to city center and then tram number 5. 2 blocks walk. cant help with exec lounge it was closed when I was there. did get full breakfast in rest and it was exellent 
Jul 12, 2005, 12:32 pm
#66
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: RST
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You can also take the Connexxion Airport Hotel Shuttle . Used it last time I was there. Very efficient.
Jul 12, 2005, 1:04 pm
#67
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Newcastle, UK
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Agree with above. The airport hotel shuttle bus stops right beside the hotel and is very convenient. There used to be two different routes, so make sure you catch the correct shuttle bus. From memory, a couple of years ago, the Executive Lounge is on the top floor and is quite small. There were free drinks (alcoholic!)
Jul 12, 2005, 1:06 pm
#68
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Originally Posted by abrown666
Hi..I Just wondered if anyone had stayed at the Hilton Amsterdam and knew of the best way to get there from the airport without driving or taking a taxi. Is there a cheaper shuttle bus from the airport or is it best to take the train to the station in the city centre? Also, whats the Exec Lounge like? Decent food and/or any free drinks? Thanks
Exec lounge is very nice with 360 degree views of city. Good breakfast and very nice staff, but it can get crowded. Nice snacks and free drinks in PM.
My only ding on this property is no king beds, only queens; and the decor is very minimalist. Be sure to ask to see the John and Yoko suite.
Jul 12, 2005, 1:08 pm
#69
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Originally Posted by cjd
Agree with above. The airport hotel shuttle bus stops right beside the hotel and is very convenient. There used to be two different routes, so make sure you catch the correct shuttle bus. From memory, a couple of years ago, the Executive Lounge is on the top floor and is quite small. There were free drinks (alcoholic!)
Jul 12, 2005, 1:12 pm
#70
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Location: RST
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Originally Posted by Chapel Hill Guy
I heard the problem with the shuttle bus is that it's the first stop out and the last stop in, so lots of intermediate, time-consuming stops in between at various hotels. This the case or not?
Jul 12, 2005, 1:32 pm
#71
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Location: Newcastle, UK
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Originally Posted by Chapel Hill Guy
I heard the problem with the shuttle bus is that it's the first stop out and the last stop in, so lots of intermediate, time-consuming stops in between at various hotels. This the case or not?
Jul 12, 2005, 6:15 pm
#72
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Originally Posted by cjd
Don't remember the bus being exceptionally busy each time I've used it from or to Schipol. Once you get to the city area, it starts dropping off at the various hotels - maybe one or two before the Hilton, but this area of Amsterdam is on the outskirts of the city anyway, so it's one of the first stops.
Jul 13, 2005, 12:19 pm
#74
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Train to RAI and taxi to Hilton?
The Connexxion bus usually runs about every 30 min except for the sparse times in the afternoon when it is every 60 min. The times are posted in the outdoor shelter. On my last 3 trips from AMS the Hilton was the first stop twice and the second stop once. Itsa approx 15-25 min trip. Have the hotel bellman call to schedule the return at least 2 hr before you wish to return to the airport.
Has anyone taken the train from AMS to the RAI and then taken a taxi fromthere to the Hilton? I appears it may be faster and cheaper.
MisterNice
Has anyone taken the train from AMS to the RAI and then taken a taxi fromthere to the Hilton? I appears it may be faster and cheaper.
MisterNice
Aug 9, 2005, 10:58 am
#75
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: North Italy
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1 night stay in Amsterdam
Hi all
I'm planning a "Blitz" holiday of 1 night in Amsterdam.
Any recent stay in Hilton ?
Is it in a good place ? ( near the center of the city )
Thanks ^
I'm planning a "Blitz" holiday of 1 night in Amsterdam.
Any recent stay in Hilton ?
Is it in a good place ? ( near the center of the city )
Thanks ^