InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam Master Thread
Nov 8, 2011, 11:00 am
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Is anybody here who could help me with my decision to choose between the identically priced Executive Suite City View and the Penthouse Suite?
Of course I have already read the description of both suites on the homepage of the IC Amstel Amsterdam. However I wanted to collect some personal experience from someone who knows both suite types. Where are the advantages and disadvantages of each suite category?
Thank you very much!
Of course I have already read the description of both suites on the homepage of the IC Amstel Amsterdam. However I wanted to collect some personal experience from someone who knows both suite types. Where are the advantages and disadvantages of each suite category?
Thank you very much!
- Pretty large (around 55 sqm)
- Corner suite
- Elegant classic design (but not a fan of the too modern woodfloor which does not match with the décor)
- Huge (read massive) Philips television in the living room
- Separated bedroom
- Francis Francis espresso machine
- Large marble bathroom with separated walk-in shower. L'Occitane aminities.
The only thing I know about the Penthouse suite is that it is a duplex suite which is 65sqm and has two bathrooms.
Nov 12, 2011, 6:06 am
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The only suite I stayed is Executive suite:
The only thing I know about the Penthouse suite is that it is a duplex suite which is 65sqm and has two bathrooms.
- Pretty large (around 55 sqm)
- Corner suite
- Elegant classic design (but not a fan of the too modern woodfloor which does not match with the décor)
- Huge (read massive) Philips television in the living room
- Separated bedroom
- Francis Francis espresso machine
- Large marble bathroom with separated walk-in shower. L'Occitane aminities.
The only thing I know about the Penthouse suite is that it is a duplex suite which is 65sqm and has two bathrooms.
Jan 27, 2012, 5:43 pm
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Holy cow, this place is asking for like 400 euro/night, looks like it's the CP for me at 150 euro/night.
Anyway to get this place cheaper or is this just crazy?
Anyway to get this place cheaper or is this just crazy?
Jan 28, 2012, 1:59 am
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It's always been around that price. I think for at least 10 years or so. It's a luxury hotel in Europe and not that crazy at all. Not to mention that there aren't many luxury hotel rooms in Amsterdam.
Jan 28, 2012, 2:05 am
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CP Amsterdam has been renovated and is very central though. A good choice if you do not want to spend too much money (but don't expect club access upgrade).
Jan 28, 2012, 5:20 am
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Jan 28, 2012, 12:29 pm
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OK, thanks for the feedback. Even though it's a work stay, I can't in my right conscience pay for that much. Will try the CP.
Jan 30, 2012, 2:16 am
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There's a great deal of work on the bridge adjoining currently so looks like attached to a building site, I'd suggest the CP if it's a work gig as you can then spend the savings on the drinks they remove from the room before the RA's check in.
Jan 30, 2012, 8:34 am
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I understood they were now charging RAs but that's downright pitiful and petty if that's accurate
Jan 30, 2012, 3:59 pm
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I said screw it and booked the CP at the airport instead. Wish the IC was a bit cheaper.
Jan 30, 2012, 4:23 pm
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Jan 31, 2012, 2:40 am
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Yes, the "wet bar" dries up. Petty at those prices is a fair description.
Obviously others think that the ambience is worth more, but to be honest I can name a gaggle of hotels where the total package far exceeds for 1/2 the price.
If I only want to look at old things I go to a museum, the charges are less.
And yes Nicolas75 you and I have different standards of what "package" means.
My main issue is the way that when one asks in advance if minibar is included, they say "OH YES, YOU ARE AN R.A., OF COURSE", they don't say that the spirits are never in the minibar. On the plus side they do give the nuts and gum for free....
Jan 31, 2012, 4:10 am
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I'm not sure they actually remove items from the minibar before RAs checkin - it's just that there isn't very much booze in the minibar in the first place - only a small bottle of white wine and a couple of beers - all the spirits are in half litre bottles on the top. We were there last week as lowly Platinum Ambs.
Jan 31, 2012, 4:11 am
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Ther's no "charge" as such, 'cos there's no club lounge - another reason to choose the CP.
Yes, the "wet bar" dries up. Petty at those prices is a fair description.
Obviously others think that the ambience is worth more, but to be honest I can name a gaggle of hotels where the total package far exceeds for 1/2 the price.
If I only want to look at old things I go to a museum, the charges are less.
And yes Nicolas75 you and I have different standards of what "package" means.
My main issue is the way that when one asks in advance if minibar is included, they say "OH YES, YOU ARE AN R.A., OF COURSE", they don't say that the spirits are never in the minibar. On the plus side they do give the nuts and gum for free....
Yes, the "wet bar" dries up. Petty at those prices is a fair description.
Obviously others think that the ambience is worth more, but to be honest I can name a gaggle of hotels where the total package far exceeds for 1/2 the price.
If I only want to look at old things I go to a museum, the charges are less.
And yes Nicolas75 you and I have different standards of what "package" means.
My main issue is the way that when one asks in advance if minibar is included, they say "OH YES, YOU ARE AN R.A., OF COURSE", they don't say that the spirits are never in the minibar. On the plus side they do give the nuts and gum for free....
Of course I understand that the minibar isn't the only reason to visit the Amstel - but the careful (and some might say slightly underhand) interpretation of the RA minibar rules by the hotel certainly isn't drawing me in.
It's a shame really, because what would cost the hotel only a few Euros is creating an impression of penny-pinching and cynicism towards IC's most loyal customers.
Jan 31, 2012, 4:25 am
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I'm not sure they actually remove items from the minibar before RAs checkin - it's just that there isn't very much booze in the minibar in the first place - only a small bottle of white wine and a couple of beers - all the spirits are in half litre bottles on the top. We were there last week as lowly Platinum Ambs.
