Fodor's Expert Review Bilderberg Garden Hotel

This bulky, modern hotel, with spacious rooms and a well-regarded restaurant, looms over a tree-lined street in a residential area. While the property lacks any sort of historical allure, you'll find plenty of charm in the area nearby.

YOU SHOULD KNOW The hotel is within walking range of the Vondelpark, Concertgebouw, and Museumplein, but it’s a good 20-minute walk from the center.

room

Comfortably sized guest rooms are clean with a blue-brown businesslike décor that could do with an update. On the plus side, there are large beds, free WiFi, work desks, air-conditioning and coffee and tea facilities.

bathroom

Clean and contemporary, if a little small, with Pure Herbs bathroom products.

lobby

Large and airy, but not particularly inviting for lingering longer than needed for checking in or out.

gym

Though the Bilderberg Garden Hotel doesn't have a fitness center, guests can use the gym across the street for a discounted fee.

dining

With its contemporary take on French cuisine and fine wine list, restaurant De Kersentuin is certainly worth a visit. It was recently included in the Lekker 500 2018, an annual guide with the 500 best restaurants in the Netherlands.

drinking

Love a good Bloody Mary? Then you’re in luck at De Kersentuin Bar, where there’s a Bloody Mary Cocktail menu, but also classic cocktails and other drinks. A cozy terrace with a fireplace means you can drink al fresco any time of year.

Hotel bars in Amsterdam are rarely cheap (mind you, are they cheap anywhere?), so if you’re looking for a more affordable drink you’d be better off exploring the area.