Visit Amsterdam

Today I am going to publish a letter about Golden Tulip Amsterdam Centre, a 4-star comfortable hotel in the center of Amsterdam.

“I have recently traveled to Amsterdam with my family and we had a lovely stay at the Golden Tulip Amsterdam Center. The strongest point of this comfortable Amsterdam hotel is undoubtedly its prime location in the center of everything: near Dam Square and Central Station, close to the area with shops and restaurants, within walking distance to Madame Tussauds and the Red Light District. There was a tram stop exactly round the corner from the Golden Tulip Amsterdam Center, so getting around the city was quick and cheap.

We settled in an Executive room. It was clean, and everything was in working order. Even though our room actually was too small for a family, it was very well planned so it looked spacious and cosy. The following amenities were available in our room: bath, shower, toilet, free coffee and tea making facilities, minibar, in-room personal safe, free wireless Internet, a trouser press, bath accessories and a daily newspaper.

There were two points about Golden Tulip Amsterdam Center which I would like to be changed: very loud air conditioner and no direct access to the microwave oven for guests, which made it very difficult to prepare food for our baby.

Buffet breakfast was not included in our room rate so we had to pay EUR 16.50 per person. It was very satisfying.

All in all, we had a pleasant stay in Golden Tulip Amsterdam Center and I think we will definitely stay here again if we turn out to be in Amsterdam again.”

Here is one more letter with Park Hotel Amsterdam review. Thanks to all those travelers who decided to share their thoughts and experiences about inexpensive Amsterdam hotels and budget Amsterdam accommodations.

“We have recently returned from a short stay at Park Hotel Amsterdam. The hotel’s location couldn’t be better - between the famous Leidseplein, the Museumplein and the luxury fashion district. Park Hotel Amsterdam is also adjacent to one of the many Amsterdam’s canals, so guests can go to romantic lunch and dinner cruises along the canal. There are also a lot of other options to dine out - hotel guests can enjoy food in a number of restaurants surrounding Park Hotel Amsterdam: Chinese, Indian, Thai, as well as MacDonald’s, Steak Houses and Hard Rock Cafe. There was no on-site dining in Park Hotel Amsterdam, other than snacks and room service because there was quite a bit of renovation going on and the hotel’s main restaurant was temporary closed. That’s why we preferred to dine outside. I guess, the renovation of Park Hotel Amsterdam has already finished by now.

By the way, I have heard that Park Hotel Amsterdam is a smoke-free hotel now. This means that it is prohibited to smoke in the hotel apartments and all public areas.

Our room was just perfect – tidy, modern, comfortable and functional. Beds and pillows were extremely comfy and clean. Our apartment wasn’t very spacious, but it looked very cosy. The rain shower was lovely.

Park Hotel Amsterdam was very easy to find. We got the train from the local airport to Zeud station and then tram 5 (8 stops from Zeud). We were advised not to take a taxi. Even though it takes only 20 minutes in a taxi, taxi fares are too high in Amsterdam.

We liked the hotel very much and would recommend it for tourists coming to Amsterdam.”

I am going to publish one more letter from a traveler to Amsterdam.

“We booked rooms in France Hotel Amsterdam long before our visit to the Netherlands. We chose this budget Amsterdam hotel because it appeared to meet all our needs for a short getaway of 3 nights. France Hotel was comparatively cheap and within our budget.

It wasn’t easy finding France Hotel Amsterdam and it took a while, even though the hotel was not far from the Central Station where we arrived. But, maybe, that’s because that was our first trip to Amsterdam and we didn’t know the city. France Hotel Amsterdam is located on a quiet canal street (as we soon found out “Oudezijds Kolk” was one of the oldest canals in the ancient heart of the city).

Checking in was very quick and the staff at the reception desk were extremely helpful to provide us with some information about the city sights. There was an elevator in the hotel. We had a room with double bed, which contained a shower, toilet, hair dryer, television, pay TV and telephone. Our room was very clean and nicely furnished. We couldn’t expect more in a 3-star budget Amsterdam hotel.

Breakfast was included in the room price and it was served in the Irish Bar. The range of food offered for breakfast included sliced meats, eggs, cheeses, sausages, cereals, yoghurt, toast, fresh fruit, fruit juices, teas, coffees.

All in all, France Hotel Amsterdam is a very good place for a short stay in Amsterdam if you travel on a budget – you will definitely get what you pay for. I think, we will stay in France Hotel Amsterdam next time we arrive here.”

Let me cite a letter that I have recently received from a traveler who actually lives in Atlanta. His name is Mark. He was so kind to share his experience of staying in Swissotel Amsterdam, a 4-star hotel in Amsterdam.

“I have heard about Swissotel Amsterdam from a friend of mine who often travels to Europe. He mentioned that this Amsterdam hotel is ideally located in the center of Amsterdam, close to shopping centers, Amsterdam’s attractions and various restaurants, bars and cafes. It is on the main Dam square.  Swissotel Amsterdam Hotel is very close to the Central Station, you can walk to the hotel.

The hotel staff were a definite advantage of Swissotel Amsterdam. People working there were extremely knowable, courteous and always ready to help. They do their best to cater to the hotel guests. I had made my reservation beforehand and sent an e-mail to the hotel two days prior to my arrival. There were no problems with checking in. (One tip: if you want to upgrade do it at the counter rather than on the website - you will save some money.)

My room looked exactly as it appeared on the website. It was nicely furnished. It was cosy and very clean. The room was excellently air conditioned and soundproof. Swissotel Amsterdam is considered to be a first class Amsterdam hotel, so it was equipped with appropriate facilities. The bathroom was very clean, but very modest in terms of size. However, the water pressure was excellent.

Swissotel Amsterdam has a small smart gym with excellent equipment and a business center.

Overall, Swissotel Amsterdam is a great value for money, excellent rooms, great location, and best staff. Highly recommended for staying when in Amsterdam.”

Hello, friends!

Here I am back with another hotel review. Today it is about Hotel Luxer, a 3-star cheap Amsterdam hotel. One of my relatives booked a room there for one night, when he was in Amsterdam on business. The main reason for choosing this budget Amsterdam hotel was its fantastic location – very close from the Central Station, it took him approximately 5 minutes to get to Hotel Luxer Amsterdam on foot. The Red Light District and Dam Square, as well as several popular museums, were within walking distance from the hotel. Non-stop train to/from the airport was nearby.

Hotel Luxer Amsterdam was very secure with 24-hour video surveillance (that is very important for solo travelers), there was a 24 hour reception and a bar. Hotel Luxer Amsterdam had 47 rooms, smoking or non-smoking rooms were available on request. Hotel Luxer Amsterdam was not a pet-friendly one, so pet lovers should avoid booking rooms in this Amsterdam hotel.

My relative’s single room was perfectly adequate and, it was clean, bed linen was spotless. The room was equipped with a shower, toilet, telephone, television, safe, alarm clock and air conditioning. The room was generally OK, nothing luxury – just a good place to get your head down for a couple of nights.

Breakfast was not included in the room price and cost EUR 10.00 per person. My relative decided to eat out of the hotel, he liked “Drink and Sink” bar across the street.

Hotel Luxer Amsterdam is a cheap Amsterdam hotel in the center, it is a good place for exploring the city.

Bye!

Hello, friends!

“Hotel Old Quarter Amsterdam is an ideal hotel for young people looking for a cheap weekend away” that’ what my friends from France think about Hotel Old Quarter, cheap 2-star Amsterdam hotel in Warmoestraat 22, where they stopped at the end of April. This cheap hotel in the centre of Amsterdam is just in a two-minute walk from the Central Station Good and near the Red Light District. Pierre says that you shouldn’t expect 5-star facilities and services in Hotel Old Quarter Amsterdam because of the hotel’s price - you get just what you pay for. But that doesn’t really matter for four lads coming for another weekend away and who are not going to spend their days (and nights, I suppose!) on their hotel rooms, let’s face it! Probably they wouldn’t book Hotel Old Quarter Amsterdam for a romantic getaway with their girlfriends!

Hotel Old Quarter Amsterdam offers rooms for any taste - luxury rooms with a beautiful view of a charming Amsterdam canal, simple rooms with shared shower and toilet in the hall and something in between.

My friends settled in a quad room with four single beds. Their room was clean, equipped with working cable TV, phone and heating. Beds were a little tough, but the bed-linen was fresh.

The hotel staff couldn’t be more helpful - they were always ready to provide my friends with any info they required.
Continental breakfast was included in the room rate, but there was nothing special about it, just average for all 2-star Amsterdam hotels.

All in all, Hotel Old Quarter Amsterdam is a good cheap hotel; my friends liked it a lot.

See you!

Hello, dear friends!

I haven’t written in my blog for quite a long time, but I haven’t given up the idea of reviewing hotels. So, here is the next hotel description from a friend of mine.

Omega Hotel Amsterdam is a cheap Amsterdam hotel perfectly located for tourists who came to the capital in order to explore the city’s cultural heritage. The National Museum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Municipal Museum of Modern Art are nearby the hotel. The Vondel Park is on the doorstep as well – it is a great place to relax. From Omega Hotel Amsterdam you can also easily reach most popular shopping streets and the “Leidseplein”, a perfect place to enjoy Amsterdam’s vibrant nightlife. The exact address of this cheap Amsterdam accommodation is Jacob Obrechtstraat 33, Amsterdam (Vondelpark Area).

My friend was traveling with his sister so they chose a twin room room with 2 single beds. Their room was very small and would have been uncomfortable had they been spending the whole day in the room, but it was OK just to sleep there. The room was clean and it was equipped with a bathroom, television, phone, hairdryer, minibar and safe.
English breakfast was included in the room rate. The choice of food was OK, dishes were delicious. The lady that was serving food was very nice and concerned.

Omega Hotel Amsterdam had no internet connection in the room but there was a desktop computer in the lobby, guests could use it for one euro per hour.

A friend of mine liked the hotel and he would definitely recommend this cheap Amsterdam hotel and go back there again.

That’s all for now, bye!