Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > Europe
Reload this Page >

Amsterdam Airport Hotel?

Search

Amsterdam Airport Hotel?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 21st, 2005, 12:02 PM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 5,760
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Amsterdam Airport Hotel?

We have an offer for $50 per night at Sheraton Amsterdam airport....We only have two nights in Amsterdam and then a flight out and wonder if this hotel is acceptably convenient for dropping our bags, taking the train into the city and returning at night. Is it just a 15 minute ride?

On our departure day it will be very convenient to just exit the hotel into the airport.

In most cities we visit we have not chosen the airport hotels but Amsterdam sounds rather acceptable...any experiences staying here?
Thank you
tracys2cents is offline  
Old Jun 21st, 2005, 12:05 PM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 5,641
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Yes very convenient - Schiphol trains to Centraal Station take about 30 mins, some quicker. 2-4/hr day and night. $50 what a deal! Go for it.
PalQ is offline  
Old Jun 21st, 2005, 02:53 PM
  #3  
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 350
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hi tracys2cents

That's a great rate for this hotel.

About 7 weeks ago we did exactly what you are planning and were impressed with what we found.

There is indeed a direct link from the airport terminal to the hotel. Escalators take you up to a walkway and the hotel is a 5-minutes gentle stroll. Along the walkway you will find a few cafes and shops plus a small bar.

We asked for rooms with an airport view and it wasn't a problem. The rooms were quiet and very pleasant. Typical Sheraton standard.

After checking in and having a shower we returned to the airport and took the train into the city for dinner. The journey time was a little over 20 minutes.

Early the next morning it was a snap just strolling into the airport 5 minutes after checking out.

If we return to Amsterdam in similar circumstances I will use that Sheraton again.

joe
joe4212 is offline  
Old Jun 21st, 2005, 03:27 PM
  #4  
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 12,188
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Tracy, how did you get that rate?
WillTravel is offline  
Old Jun 21st, 2005, 03:43 PM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 13,407
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'd also be interested to know where you can find a $50 rate for the Sheraton Schiphol.
Patty is online now  
Old Jun 21st, 2005, 05:53 PM
  #6  
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,260
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Trains from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal usually take NO MORE THAN 20 minutes.
Intrepid1 is offline  
Old Jun 21st, 2005, 06:28 PM
  #7  
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 5,641
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Well there are two types of trains linking Schiphol with Centraal Station - non-stop ones take 20 mins, every other one stops at Lelyland and Sloterdijk en route and take longer - 30 mins.
PalQ is offline  
Old Jun 21st, 2005, 06:40 PM
  #8  
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 5,641
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Intrepid- you're right - i checked bahn site and no train takes longer than 19 mins! I thot i'd been on trains that seem to take forever when stopping at these two stations but schedules say no more than 19 mins. Foiled again!
PalQ is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
wordsmith1
Europe
12
Jul 8th, 2013 01:39 AM
dwzemens
Europe
40
Oct 29th, 2008 09:58 AM
sparks_fly
Europe
7
Dec 31st, 2006 09:45 AM
gpm
Europe
5
Jun 18th, 2006 09:13 AM
EugeneNY
Europe
19
Nov 10th, 2003 10:20 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -