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

Connecting rooms for 2 families in Amsterdam?

Connecting rooms for 2 families in Amsterdam?

Old Jun 22nd, 2017, 09:26 AM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Connecting rooms for 2 families in Amsterdam?

Looking for a central location hotel in Amsterdam to accommodate 2 families traveling together. Want each family to have separate sleeping quarters for the children as well as the parents. (8 people total) The families don't need to be on the same floor. Flexible travel dates, probably June 2018.
Must have:
2 connecting rooms per family
air conditioning
non-smoking
elevator if it's more than 1 flight of stairs up
central walkable location, not planning to use public transportation
3-5 star is fine, each family wants to stay under $500. per night if possible

Thank you for any suggestions.
patsy120 is offline  
Old Jun 22nd, 2017, 10:35 AM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,863
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
We happened to get a screaming deal at the Movenpick three weeks ago, just east of Centraal station. It was $150/night for the pair of adjoining doubles.

Then when we checked in, they realized they didn't have any connecting rooms, so they sweetened the deal with breakfast for all (about another $90, but not worth paying that for).

I doubt you can do that well, but certainly way under $500.
rs899 is offline  
Old Jun 22nd, 2017, 07:52 PM
  #3  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,969
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My experience finding such rooms is that they are just feeble requests. In fact, even at hotels who claimed to have such rooms have never provided me with adjoining rooms. I have gotten two rooms across corridor from each other but never adjoining rooms. Based on this, I have given up looking for such rooms and looked for quad rooms or a suite if I really wanted all my family to be on the same side of the locked door. You will have more choices if you look at apartments. However, an elevator might be harder to come by at apartments and even if they do, they might only get to a close floor and not your floor. Also they impose tighter check-in/out times windows as well as stiffer cancellation policies.

You choice would expand if you are willing to use the public transit system in Amsterdam.
greg is offline  
Old Jun 23rd, 2017, 02:22 AM
  #4  
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,863
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Movenpick actively advertises such a beast...


"Two connecting rooms make our Family Connecting Rooms the perfect space for both parents and children alike. With a king bedroom and a twin bedroom, it comfortably sleeps two adults and two children in existing bedding. These contemporary rooms feature individually controlled air conditioning, a spacious bathroom with bathtub or shower, desk and LCD TV with satellite channels. Enjoy free WiFi Internet, as well as access to the wellness and fitness centre and 24-hour room service. When dining in our main restaurant with their parents, kids up to 6 years eat for free and children of 7-12 years get 50% discount. In-room babysitting service can be pre-booked for an additional charge."


If you book one and they don't deliver, I am sure they will try to make you happy.
rs899 is offline  
Old Jun 23rd, 2017, 02:44 AM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,645
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
NH Centre advertises connecting rooms & has elevators & air con. Great location. Really have no idea what high season prices are. I liked staying in the hotel but as I recall breakfast was not included & the cost of adding it (there is a breakfast room) was daunting. I went out for breakfast (many excellent places a few steps away, but with kids you might want a hotel breakfast.
massimop is offline  
Old Jun 23rd, 2017, 03:37 AM
  #6  
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 17,892
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
All hotels are non smoking. Airco is not really needed in Amsterdam.
The Movenpick is a bit away from the centre, a walk away from Centraal Station. Public transport is easy and cheap so I don't understand why you wouldn't want to use it.
The NH is handy for the museums and Vondelpark, but wonder if it isn't noisy. It is still a long walk or a tram ride from say the Anne Frankhuis and the canals.

Have a look at this website: http://travelforkids.com/Family-hote...ily-hotels.htm
hetismij2 is offline  
Old Jun 23rd, 2017, 04:17 AM
  #7  
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,645
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
The NH hotel where I stayed is the NH CITY CENTRE. (My mistake)

It is in the canal district, on a canal, right near the Spui (on Spuistraat). It is less than a 15 minute walk to the Anne Frank house (I didn't go, but this is according to Google.) It is 15 mins walk to Rijksmuseum and 15 minutes to the central station for the canal tours. Like the name implies, it is very much in the center of everything.

https://www.nh-hotels.com/hotel/nh-c...ntre-amsterdam
massimop is offline  
Old Jun 23rd, 2017, 10:11 AM
  #8  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thank you for you good suggestions. I've reconsidered using public transportation and will as needed . Other than Anne Frank house, we won't be visiting museums.

From the airport we would likely uber or take a taxi so being close to the train station shouldn't be important, maybe a tram stop would be more useful.
I'd love to have a canal view if possible. It's not necessary for the 2nd children's bedroom to have a view, just somewhat quiet and not over looking a train or pub etc.
We do not want a quad room as we don't want to have to go to bed the same time as the children, been there done that.

I appreciate your ideas, thank you.
patsy120 is offline  
Old Jun 23rd, 2017, 10:18 AM
  #9  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I forgot to add and ask if the Central station is where the canal boat rides leave from ? We definitely will want to do a canal boat ride. Thanks.
patsy120 is offline  
Old Jun 23rd, 2017, 11:23 AM
  #10  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 97,137
Received 12 Likes on 11 Posts
https://www.connexxion.nl/amsterdam-...t-express/1241
Is a way from the airport into the city instead of using train, uber or a taxi. Just a thought.
suze is online now  
Old Jun 24th, 2017, 10:13 AM
  #11  
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,822
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
something like

https://www.booking.com/hotel/nl/ams...s=1&#hotelTmpl

perhaps? i punched in random dates, to check the price vs your budget.
menachem is offline  
Old Jun 24th, 2017, 12:09 PM
  #12  
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,645
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
when I took the canal boat tour its point of departure was across from the central station and I noticed probably half a dozen tour operators also offering canal tours from there. It's possible there are other points of departure. The Amsterdam tourist board has a good website if you haven't checked it out.
massimop is offline  
Old Jun 25th, 2017, 06:38 AM
  #13  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,214
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Another option could be a B&B. We stayed at one several years ago, in the Jordaan, a gorgeous area of Amsterdam that is near the Anne Frank house. Our teen kids were in one room, we were in another. Delightful breakfast that included my favorite local food, poffertjes. Depending on availability, you could possibly find a B&B with four rooms, so it's only your group staying there.
Lexma90 is offline  
Old Jun 26th, 2017, 10:10 AM
  #14  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks all, I'll look into it.

It's difficult finding 2 sets of connecting rooms, central enough but not too noisy at night, plus air conditioning and an elevator. I think my needs make it $$$, but it will be what it will be.
patsy120 is offline  
Old Jul 4th, 2017, 09:50 AM
  #15  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I have found some hotels with connecting rooms but they say subject to availability at check in. This really isn't acceptable, too iffy.

Now I'm looking at Eric Vokel apartments that have multiple 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Anyone familiar with this location? Do the rooms have soundproofing due to proximity of the train station?
patsy120 is offline  
Old Jul 4th, 2017, 10:21 AM
  #16  
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,822
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
May I ask, why did you end up with that specific apartment? It's not in a location that I would choose. I also wonder where the "quiet street" precisely is. I know Amsterdam quite well. He hides it on his own map, so the precise location is none too clear. Either it's on De Ruijterkade ( a freeway) or Oosterdoksstraat (near the railway line).

Not to nag, but I linked you an apartment that's quite good, right in the center of Amsterdam and for a good price. There are many more like these to be found on booking.com.
menachem is offline  
Old Jul 4th, 2017, 10:49 AM
  #17  
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,822
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
The view from the room in one of the photographs tells me it's on De Ruijterkade. Not a quiet or picturesque location by any means.
menachem is offline  
Old Jul 4th, 2017, 11:17 AM
  #18  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,969
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
That is an urban desert location. There is hardly nothing of interest in the vicinity. You would need to walk perhaps 1 km to get to anything interesting from that apartment.
greg is offline  
Old Jul 4th, 2017, 07:45 PM
  #19  
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,822
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
that was my first reaction too: "but there's nothing there, just traffic!"
menachem is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
robbydee
Europe
18
May 18th, 2015 07:19 AM
pg
Europe
27
Jul 30th, 2010 07:51 AM
axasailor
Europe
4
Apr 16th, 2010 02:42 PM
BobChris
Europe
4
Jun 16th, 2003 09:47 AM
Leslie
Asia
4
Jun 26th, 2002 11:38 PM

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


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

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