Amsterdam Hotel Tips by Callavetta

I've got to admit, I've slept around a bit in Amsterdam! This was my favorite place, but frankly is typically out of my price range. When I'm headed to Amsterdam, I check out www.hotel-booker.com and see if there are discounted prices available.

The American has HUGE rooms. A nice easy chair and ottoman furnishes the fabulous bay window nook. The king size bed with its luxurious linens is a nice departure from the typical single bed I usually get in hotels in my travel price range.

The bathroom is ultra modern and has all the amenities found in a 4 or 5 star hotel. My room had a desk with a data port and extra supplies (handy as it was a business trip).

The staff was friendly and helpful. The air conditioning was welcome.

Unique Qualities: Hotel American has a great Cafe restaurant attached. The art deco decor is beautiful and it has a unique reading bar where you can sit and catch up on the news while you enjoy an expresso or cappuchino. Mata Hari was said to have had her wedding reception here!

Finally, you can't beat the location of this hotel. It's right in the middle of the Leidseplein and the trams provide easy access to anything not within walking distance.

Very cool hotel.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
Address: Leidsekade 97 Leidseplein, Amsterdam, 1017 PN
Website: www.hotel-booker.com

Hotel Fita is a small, family run botique style hotel that offers good value, clean comfortable rooms, and an excellent location. A converted canal house on a quiet street, two blocks from the Van Gough Museum this charming hotel has wonderful modern bathrooms (complete with the hotel's signature rubber ducky).

Unique Qualities: A very nice breakfast is provided for all guests in the downstairs breakfast room. The staff is wonderfully helpful and accommodating.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: 3120-6790976
Address: Jan Luykenstraat 37
Directions: Hotel Fita is located in the Museum District. Take tram 5 or 2 and get off near the Van Gough Museum

info@fita.nl
Website: www.fita.nl
Other Contact: Fax: ++ 3120-6643969

I stayed at the Barbizon Palace on a last minute stop in Amsterdam and found a discounted rate on www.hotel-booker.com (about $125 US). This is a very luxurious property in a less than optimal location. Just a couple of blocks from Centraal Station, and a stone's throw away from the notorious Red Light District, the very big hotel is part of a Dutch chain. The common areas are extremely luxurious. Your key card is required to operate the elevator.

Unique Qualities: Comfortable, well appointed rooms are furnished with dark modern furniture. The bathrooms are ultramodern and boast all the amenities you could want.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Address: Prins Hendrikkade 59-72, Amsterdam, 1012 AD
Directions: This area near Centraal Station is not my favorite for staying in. I would far rather prefer to be in the Leidesplein or Museumplein areas of town. Discounted rates offer an excellent value, though, and make this a property worth looking at.
Website: www.hotel-booker.com

Amsterdam is a huge Conference and Convention City. The Hotel Novotel provides comfortable accommodations close to the RAI. This 4 Star hotel has 600 modern rooms for the business traveler with all the expected ammenities. Walking distance to the RAI and trams to Central Amsterdam, close to parks and away from the Canal Zone, this is not a hotel for the traveler desiring to be in the center of the Amsterdam City action.

Unique Qualities: Restaurant, Bar and Gift shop onsite.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Address: Europaboulevard 10, Amsterdam, 1083 AD
Directions: Close to the RAI and Conference Center