Amsterdam: Prinsen, Piet Hein or Owl Hotel
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Amsterdam: Prinsen, Piet Hein or Owl Hotel
I am looking for feedback on these three hotels for our trip to Amsterdam in November. Being a regular lurker on this site (but never before researching Amsterdam), I know the Owl gets mentioned often...so I'm assuming it gets good reviews!?! <BR><BR>However, with the search function down today I can't verify this assumption, nor can I look up the other hotels we are interested in (Prinsen or Piet Hein...and I'll also throw in the Bellington!). <BR><BR>Can anybody give me first-hand knowledge about any of these hotels in the Leidesplein/Vondelpark neighborhood? One of my travel partners is going on vacation on 9/11 and we're hoping to get our reservations arranged before he leaves. Thanks!
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Sorry, no first-hand knowledge from me, but I researched the Prinsen and the Piet Hein, and the only reason I'm not staying at Prinsen in Oct is b/c there was no avail. for my dates. It was my first choice. Piet Hein was my 2nd choice. Bellington is on the short-list. Piet Hein had a delayed response(doesn't offer availability info on bookings.nl) and I'd already booked elsewhere. <BR>I'd choose Prinsen or Piet Hein over the Owl - the Owl seems to fall into the budget category and I read some references that implied a strong youth clientele invoking an atmosphere not in tune with my age/interests. All are in a great area, very nice, quiet, close to trams and Leidseplein (restaurants, cinema, etc) and the museums. You might look for reviews on www.channels.nl, there are a few there.
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I stayed in the Owl a few years ago and it was a pleasant experience. It on a real quiet street near the active Leidseplein. It a good bet for the money!<BR><BR>I also stayed in the Westropa which is close-by. Inexpensive but good accomadations. Simple and basic with a friendly staff and a good breakfast!<BR><BR>http://www.westropa.demon.nl/
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Ok,Ok, you like the Owl Hotel! I do know that it is on a very quiet street, b/c we stayed at the Terdam right next to it, and I could see the front door from our window. I think the larger issue for JB will be whether he/she can get a room at any of these hotels at this point! Hopefully Nov. isn't as busy as September/Oct.
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Can't comment on the specific hotels, but was in Amsterdam my 1st trip for 5 days this past June. And I definitely recommend the neighborhood!!! Great locations. (Leidseplein & Vondelpark over the areas I saw around central, train station, the Dam, red light, etc.)
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Thanks to all of you for the information. This is my first trip to Amsterdam, and that area was recommended to me by a friend who was there a few years ago. According to what I've read other places and now here, it looks like he was right!<BR><BR>So the neighborhood was the easy choice, now for the hard part: the hotel choice! There is actually availability at all three places for my dates in late November. <BR><BR>The Owl is the cheapest by about 20 euros a night, but the Piet Hein was the friendliest and quickest to respond to my queries. (I know, this is may or may not be an indication of what their actual, in-person service will be like, but what can I say!? I have no patience and am impressed by the fact I received an answer from them within 20 minutes!)<BR><BR>So how about it, any more feedback for me before I take the plunge? Thanks in advance!
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