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happy2travel Feb 4th, 2005 10:43 AM

Recommendations for Amsterdam hotels needed
 
I will be visiting Amsterdam for 3 nights this May. I would like a hotel with a bit of character in the range of $200-300/night, preferably closer to $200.

I will be traveling with my grandmother, so will need either an elevator or a first or second floor room with not too many stairs to climb.

Your suggestions would be very appreciated!

Thanks

Pilchard Feb 4th, 2005 11:44 AM

Hi.

There are scores of possibilities so you may want to be a bit more specific in what you want.

Try channels.nl, hotels.nl or go to Google and type in Amsterdam hotels.

I would suggest the NH Doelen. It is a grand (if a bit faded) old hotel perfectly located within walking distance of many attractions. It has an elevator and it is probably right in your price range.

Also look at Banks Mansion which was COMPLETELY renovated in the past year.

Good luck.

happy2travel Feb 4th, 2005 12:54 PM

Pilchard, to be more specific, I would like a small hotel, with local charm and character, in a good location. A waterview would be a plus, but a garden view would also be nice. Most important, though, is my grandmother's comfort. She is still very spry, and loves traveling, but I wouldn't like to see her constantly walking up and down lots of steep stairs.

Thanks again!

Pilchard Feb 4th, 2005 01:32 PM

Ah; I see.

If you want small and charm in an upscale, quiet neighborhood near the Van Gogh and Rijks, you'll not do better than Hotel Fita (fita.nl).

The only drawback is that I don't believe there is an elevator (nor a lift, either).

B.V.

hopscotch Feb 4th, 2005 02:51 PM



Plichard,

What is the difference between an elevator and a lift?


yvtravels Feb 4th, 2005 03:47 PM

BILDERBERG HOTEL JAN LUYKEN thats a nice one with flair

Pilchard Feb 7th, 2005 05:50 AM

To: hopscotch--

The difference between a "lift" and an "elevator" is the Atlantic Ocean.

You're welcome.

hopscotch Feb 7th, 2005 12:24 PM



Pilchard,
That's what I thought, but I could have been mistaken.

madmanholt Feb 26th, 2005 04:38 AM

Hotel Pulitzer says its city center and NH amsterdam centre says the same thing?
the pulitzer is 4 miles from the airport
the NH is 10 miles from the airport is amsterdam that big? I can reserve either for about $200. are they both really city center.

Travelnut Feb 26th, 2005 04:50 AM

Is this the address of the <b>Pulitzer</b> (a Sheraton)?:
Prinsengracht 315-331, Amsterdam 1016
<b>Bad reviews</b> on Tripadvisor.com...

There are 2 <b>NH Amsterdam Centres</b>:
1. Stadhouderskade 7, Amsterdam 1054
(mostly good comments on Tripadvisor)

2. Spuistraat 288-292, Amsterdam 1012
(also good comments on Tripadvisor)

To answer your actual question, the distance quote must be in error; all of the above hotels are central and within a mile or so of each other; the airport is about a 20-minute taxi ride.

madmanholt Feb 26th, 2005 06:20 AM

I reserved Rembrandt Residence Hotel with Orbitz for $352.00 total for two nights I hope I did good. July 19 - 20

Travelnut Feb 26th, 2005 07:02 AM

Sounds like it!

http://linktrim.com/14k (takes you to Tripadvisor reviews)

http://linktrim.com/14j (takes you to Virtual Tourist website)


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