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I am here to finish my review of The Toren hotel, 4-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam centre.
The Toren hotel offers rooms for any taste so that the hotel guests could make their choice according to their preferences. Hotel apartments are all different and vary from small and cosy ones to spacious and luxuriously beautiful. Those who are going to celebrate special occasions can book Special Deluxe rooms, Bridal Suites or the Garden Cottage.
As the purpose of my husband’s visit to Amsterdam Toren Hotel was attending a conference, he decided to settle in a standard double room for single use with bath. His room was nicely decorated and felt cozy. Jack thought that there was too much furniture in the room for a single guest – a bed, a desk, a table, 2 chairs and 2 nightstands. Maybe that’s why his room seemed small. The bathroom was big compared to the room; all the basic bathroom amenities were available. My husband’s favorite features in any hotel room are a flat screen TV and fast Internet connection – and he got them there. There was an espresso maker in Jack’s room with complimentary coffee and tea.

Continental breakfast was not included. The choice of food offered for breakfasts was great: cereals, juices, coffee, tea, fresh fruits, eggs, sausages and bacon. The food was fresh and tasty. You will also be able to enjoy the “local” feel to the area if you follow The Toren hotel’s recommendation list and visit Dutch restaurants nearby the hotel.

Even though the hotel staff were surprisingly young, they were professional and very friendly.

All in all, The Toren hotel has everything you would expect from a 4-star hotel in Amsterdam. Of course, it is not cheap or budget, but it is reasonably priced compared to other 4-star Amsterdam hotels.

That’s all about this hotel. Bye!

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I continue describing luxurious Amsterdam hotels where you would possibly like to spend a special weekend, honeymoon, wedding anniversary or any other special occasion. The information about the following 4-star accommodation in Amsterdam is learnt partly from Marbee and partly from Jack.

The Toren hotel Amsterdam has been definitely designed with guests’ pleasure in mind - the hotel, which is decorated in a 17th century style, looks and feels very romantic. Big candelabras and open fireplaces create a special unique atmosphere of peace and tranquility which allows guests to feel totally at home and completely relaxed. And if you add here The Toren hotel’s central and picturesque location along one of the Amsterdam’s canals, you will easily understand why guests return to this lovely Amsterdam hotel over and over again. Not only leisure tourists, but also business travelers are welcomed to The Toren Hotel Amsterdam. Luxurious Amsterdam Hotel - The Toren hotel has meeting rooms which has a sitting capacity of about 20 people. Jack has been there and he says that their meeting room was well equipped with audio/visual equipment, video conferencing, copy and fax machines and all that stuff needed for holding a conference.

Most people coming to Amsterdam book The Toren hotel because of its location. The hotel is situated right in the city center close enough to walk to most of Amsterdam’s attractions - Anne Franks House is just round the corner. Even though The Toren hotel is in the center of the city, the outside noise doesn’t disturb much. Nevertheless, light sleepers are recommended to choose rooms at the back of the hotel.

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Hello all those reading my post!

I go on with the Hotel InterContinental Amsterdam review.

The hotel is easy to reach by car and it offers excellent parking facilities, the cost is EUR 45.00 per day (expensive compared to other Amsterdam hotels, but you pay for luxury here!)

You will find all possible facilities to relax and exercise in style and comfort - The Health & Fitness centre is equipped with a heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, cold plunge bath, Turkish steam bath and solarium. You can also enjoy massages in a tranquil environment. There is everything to relax your body and soul.

There is also a Business Centre within Amsterdam InterContinental Hotel, which is open 24 hours a day and offers excellent facilities for business meetings and conferences.

A young couple of newly-weds, Marbee’s relatives, spent their honeymoon in this gorgeous hotel. Their guest room was huge and elegant with the river view out of their window from many rooms and had all the facilities that one would desire. Antique furnishings, a wonderful sitting area with a small library, an excellent minibar, DVD player, in room movies, new stereo system – these are just a few out of numerous amenities available in their apartment. The bathroom was very spacious and comfortable. The bed was large, that’s what you need for a good honeymoon!

Throughout the Amstel InterContinental Amsterdam hotel you can enjoy a delicious breakfast: in La Rive restaurant, the Amstel Lounge, at the pool in the Health Club in your own room. Breakfast is not included in the room rate.
Amstel InterContinental Amsterdam hotel is the best hotel in Amsterdam and the best place to any people looking for a special weekend in a special city.

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I have been describing only cheap Amsterdam hotels and budget accommodation options in Amsterdam so far keeping in mind my sister’s plans to visit me here in Amsterdam. But these Amsterdam hotel reviews are not only for my sister and her husband, but for all of my friends, acquaintances and even for people whom I don’t know at all – for all those people who consider my posts about Amsterdam hotels useful and worth reading, for all those people coming to Amsterdam on different reasons. And I realize that there are some lucky people who have enough money to afford luxurious 4 and 5 star accommodations when traveling around Europe. There also some other cases when people prefer de-luxe hotels with extra services and amenities, for example, newly-weds on their honeymoon. In order to make their getaway the most romantic event in their lives, they usually decide spend some extra money on their hotel and book luxurious accommodations. I would like to review some of top-end hotels in Amsterdam rated 4 and 5 stars for such special occasions. Thanks to Marbee for the information shared with me.

Amstel InterContinental Amsterdam, a 5-star Amsterdam hotel, is often regarded as the most luxurious hotel in Amsterdam and even in the Netherlands. The Amstel InterContinental Amsterdam ranks with the best hotels in the world. That’s the reason why many celebrities, members of the aristocracy, political leaders and royalty book apartments in this hotel to hide from their eager fans here.

This impressive Amsterdam hotel commands the best location at the banks of the Amstel River. Amstel InterContinental Amsterdam is situated within walking distance from the “Rembrandtplein” and “Theater Carre” on the Amstel River. The exact address of the hotel is: Professor Tulpplein 1, Amsterdam.

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Hello everybody!

Let me go on with my overview of Hotel City Garden in Amsterdam, a cheap Amsterdam hotel rated 3-stars with very convenient location.

Two of Marbee’s friends booked the superior double room in City Garden Hotel Amsterdam for their short visit to Amsterdam. This room was described as luxury room for 2 persons and it really was: their apartment was really clean and quite spacious. Comfortable bed with new bed linen invited to have a rest in it. The ensuite shower room was also very nice and there was always hot water. Every day we had fresh sheets and towels. Tea and coffee making facilities were available in their hotel room and they were replenished every day. Other in-room amenities included work desk, radio, alarm clock (or you could use wake up service provided by the hotel staff), hairdryer, telephone, TV set, safety deposit box and heating. The only problem Marbee’s friends faced in their hotel room were the windows, which didn’t close tightly.

On the plus side of Hotel City Garden Amsterdam is free internet in the reception area and the efficient reception staff. Marbee’s friends had a complete support of hotel staff, especially the woman at the reception desk, who was very helpful and always ready to answer their questions; there also was a standard tourist information rack filled with details of Amsterdam’s places of interest and things to do when in Amsterdam.

Breakfast was included in the room rate. It was simple but very edible and the waitress was helpful.
I think that Hotel City Garden in Amsterdam is a good budget Amsterdam hotel. You should definitely consider staying in this cheap hotel if you are in Amsterdam.

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Hello, dear friends!

Unfortunately, my sister and her husband have to put off their visit to Amsterdam due to some family reasons. I am terribly upset by their decision, as I was looking forward to seeing them. Anyway, I think I should continue describing Amsterdam hotels in other to find the best accommodation option for them when they eventually come here. I just hope that will happen soon.

The next cheap Amsterdam hotel described by Marbee is Hotel City Garden in Amsterdam, which is not very big in comparison to other Amsterdam hotels, but very cosy and nice. Her friend stayed in this hotel during his first visit to Amsterdam, Hotel City Garden Amsterdam it wasn’t within walking distance from the Main train station but was easily accessible by the trams and buses. This affordable Amsterdam hotel is situated right next to Vondel Park, and the museum district is at its doorsteps. Great location, I suppose. It is not right in the centre but still very close to everything. If you regard a hotel as only a place to have a good night’s sleep, take a shower and enjoy your breakfast in the morning because you’re going to be exploring Amsterdam’s sights all day or night long, and if you do not need (or don’t want to pay for) all the extra facilities that expensive luxury hotels offer (sauna, fitness center, spa, childcare, etc., which are only useful if you plan to hang out at the hotel), then Hotel City Garden Amsterdam is a great place to settle when in Amsterdam. Booking ahead is still a wise decision. On-line reservation is available.

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Marbee’s young relatives stayed in cheap Amsterdam hotel - Cordial Hotel in Amsterdam. A nice informal atmosphere of the hotel, cozy bar, restaurant, coffee-corner and comparatively cheap prices attracted them. The hotel suited their weekend. Having booked a room in the hotel (the reservation was absolutely secure), they didn’t have to worry about their lodging any more.

After arriving to the Cordial Hotel Amsterdam they were offered to choose between 2 rooms, the one that overlooked the street and was really tiny and the other that faced a brick wall and was comparatively spacious. They thought that space was much more important than the view out of their window as they were young and didn’t plan to sit in their hotel room; they considered their hotel room just a place to sleep and wash. Their quad room was equipped with a shower, toilet, television, radio, telephone and hair dryer. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. But their neighbours turned out to be very loudly. Luckily, they left the following day. There were no complaints about the housekeeping service; the staff of the Amsterdam Cordial Hotel & Bar City Centre were friendly and polite.

Basic breakfast was served in a pleasant breakfast room. Cereal, bread rolls, ham, cheese and boiled eggs were offered for breakfast, as well as coffee and tea, all fresh. The waitress worked properly.

Marbee’s young relatives weren’t expecting the Ritz, they got what they paid for and were satisfied. So if you want a room with no frills, this is your place.

Thanks to Marbee! Bye!