LvL

As we are about to make reservations for a hotel room in Amsterdam, we wondered if air-conditioning is necessary for early August. We are not great sleepers and the thought of having to keep a window open and dealing with noise, etc. doesn't seem too appealing. Thanks for the insights!

logos999

Again, in the big aircon debate I can only reiterate: "If you're american, you'll need A/C." Quite easy, isn't it.

jpickle

As a fellow light sleeper who has travelled to Amsterdam I heartily recommend Air conditioning

Viajero2

A/C is the type of thing that if you need it, you would be willing to pay three times the amount you saved by not getting it. For an August visit, it is no brainer; get it.

UNCalum

The humidity can be staggering; go for the A/C.

suze

Especially because you mention being light sleepers and sensitive to possible street noise, I would definitely get air-con.

ira

Hi L,

Would a room at 90 F and 80% RH make you uncomfortable?

logos999

Looking at the weather charts for the recent years you'll find that it most likely (>90%) will be cool to rather cold.
http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/euroreif.htm
It's not a southern town.

MyriamC

I don't agree with logos. We live in Belgium and we're so glad we invested a bit of money in a good working air conditioning for our bedrooms. I don't think I would have survived last summer (mainly July) without A/C.
So ... if you can get it, I would definitely take A/C.

margyb

I recall a trip to Amsterdam in June one year where we didn't sleep for several nights because the heat was so horrible. Get AC!

Margy