Luxury hotel in Amsterdam
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Luxury hotel in Amsterdam
We're looking for a hotel in Amsterdam for our five-day trip in May. To celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary, we want luxury luxury luxury! As this will be our first time in Amsterdam, we also want a great location. Does the Sofitel Legend the Grand fit the bill? Somewhere else instead?
FYI we are in our early 40s and are excited to see all the major museums and will probably take a day trip to see the tulips. Thanks!
FYI we are in our early 40s and are excited to see all the major museums and will probably take a day trip to see the tulips. Thanks!
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I visited that Grand hotel once. I don't think you will like the neighborhood. Maybe you could come and go by limo?
I suggest the Hotel Ambassade on Herrengracht. Maybe it's not fancy enough for you but I had a pleasant visit.
I suggest the Hotel Ambassade on Herrengracht. Maybe it's not fancy enough for you but I had a pleasant visit.
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The Grand is within spitting distance of, but not in the Red Light district. Hence Spaarne's comment. No need for a Limo, just be aware of where it is and which areas to avoid when going to and from the hotel, if the RLD doesn't appeal.
The Amstel is where the glitterati stay, but it has prices to match.
You could also consider the Conservatorium, the Amtrath, Okura or Krasnapolsky.
The Amstel is where the glitterati stay, but it has prices to match.
You could also consider the Conservatorium, the Amtrath, Okura or Krasnapolsky.
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We enjoyed the Movenpick a lot. It is a bit out of the way, but very quiet in the evenings. A 10 minute walk back to the train/bus station and you are on your way by local bus or train to other cities.
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Here's one worth thinking about:
The American Hotel, which is a listed monument and incorporates an Art-Deco cafe frequented by many Dutch residents. It's also located in the main entertainment zone called the Leidseplein so you won't have to walk far to find restaurants, cafes, theatres and cinemas. There's also a casino opposite the hotel. Here's Google Street View of the building: http://goo.gl/maps/qFETr To turn the map around, click somewhere like a treetop and then press the left or right arrow key. The cream coloured building on the opposite side of the street is the Amsterdam Apple store in case you're in the market for a tax-free iPhone 5.
Here's the hotel's own site: http://www.edenamsterdamamericanhotel.com/en/
The American Hotel, which is a listed monument and incorporates an Art-Deco cafe frequented by many Dutch residents. It's also located in the main entertainment zone called the Leidseplein so you won't have to walk far to find restaurants, cafes, theatres and cinemas. There's also a casino opposite the hotel. Here's Google Street View of the building: http://goo.gl/maps/qFETr To turn the map around, click somewhere like a treetop and then press the left or right arrow key. The cream coloured building on the opposite side of the street is the Amsterdam Apple store in case you're in the market for a tax-free iPhone 5.
Here's the hotel's own site: http://www.edenamsterdamamericanhotel.com/en/
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