Swanky Dam Square Hotel and other Amsterdam, Netherlands Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

The Raddisson: very swanky, however, not a TRUE Amsterdam experience. It was a huge hotel, in a great location. My room had a window that faced someones office window. Had to shut the blinds the whole week. HOWEVER, great mini bar... lots of drinking was done in my room, and not over priced. I was traveling alone at the time.

It's location rocks. Right accross the cobble stone street is a deli and two "brown cafes".

Unique Qualities: The unique selling point of this deluxe hotel is the varied styles of bedrooms ranging from Scandinavian to Maritime to old Dutch. The hotel features Royal Club rooms which are business rooms only. The rooms are all in very good condition, as are the accompanying marble bathrooms.

Restaurant
The public areas include a brasserie which serves traditional Dutch specialities as well as deli-style sandwiches. There is also an excellent a la carte restaurant.
Exterior
The building has a modern exterior whereas the interior hosts a variety of styles, ranging from the 18th century to the style of the Far East.
Lobby
The lobby is fairly spacious with an atrium linking the roof of the modern building with the bar which used to be an 18th century vicarage. The lobby is beautifully decorated with candelabras, dark wood and leather furniture.
General
This is a lovely, centrally located hotel suitable for both groups and individuals. Please note that because of the narrow canal streets, it is necessary for the coach to drop guests off around the corner from the hotel. 12/02jg

Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 243
- Single rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Triple rooms
- Non-smoking rooms

Room Facilities
Air conditioning
Television
Satellite television
In-house movie
Radio
Direct dial phone
Mini bar
Hairdryer
Trouser press
Automatic wake-up call
Voltage 220v

Hotel Facilities
Medium sized lobby
Earliest check-in at 15:00
4 lifts
Porterage 24 hour
Rooms service 24 hour
6 floors
Car parking
Solarium
Gymnasium
Sauna
Shop
Car rental facilities
Baby sitting
Laundry facilities
Disabled facilities

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Address: RUSLAND 17
Directions: This hotel is located in the heart of the old city, close to the museums, theatres and main shopping area. The hotel is also very close to Dam Square.
Website: http://www.savvyonlinetravel.com/index.php?s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.res99.com%2Fhotel%2F10007580-11254340O.html%3Fses%3D5a8d058c265f21ed754bb5bc6951517b6766

The Avenue Hotel ROCKS! A few friends went to Canabus Cup last year and got this cute little hotel at a great rate. It was just behind the pallace in Damn Square. Had this cool bar next to it. If your not picky, this is a fab place. However, it's a busy area, so it's for those who are going to party!

Unique Qualities: Rooms
The rooms are also small and are decorated in either pink or apple green in modern style. They are not furnished with especially expensive materials, but they are comfortable. The bathrooms are small, simple and up-to-date and all are in good condition.
Restaurant
There is no restaurant apart from the breakfast room and this can be found on the ground floor.
Exterior
The exterior of this building is very traditional as it consists of typical Dutch townhouses which are all so familiar in Amsterdam city centre.
Lobby
The lobby is large with limited seating and there is also a small bar adjacent. It is all new and was recently refurbished in 2001.
General
This popular hotel is a good three star property which offers a reasonable level of comfort in a prime location. It was refurbished in 2001.jg/03/2003

Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 50
- Single rooms
- Twin rooms
- Triple rooms
- Quad rooms

Room Facilities
Television
Direct dial phone
Hairdryer
Voltage 220v

Hotel Facilities
Small sized lobby
Earliest check-in at 14:00
1 lift
Rooms service 24 hour
6 floors
Coach parking
Car rental facilities
Baby sitting
Laundry facilities

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Address: NIEUWEZIJDS VOORBURGWAL 27
Directions: This hotel is situated close to the railway station of Amsterdam and has easy access to the main shopping street 'De Kalverstraat'. It also overlooks the main street connecting the railway station with the centre of Amsterdam.
Website: http://www.savvyonlinetravel.com/index.php?s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.res99.com%2Fhotel%2F10007580-11296852O.html%3Fses%3D5a8d058c265f21ed754bb5bc6951517b6766

(Looks like the hotel is a Ramada owned Hotel now...)

This hotel was about a 10-minute tram ride from Damn Square. However, this trip was my 4th trip so I was ready to branch out and see how the locals lived and played. Best decision I ever made I’ll tell you. The hotel was darling, and the location was supposed to be in the ritzy part of town. Right next-door was a bakery, next to that, a drugs store, next to that a grocery store. Perfect!

The front desk gal was a kick in the pants! One day I asked her: “How’s it going?” to that she replied: “The bad are always doing good.” Ha!

My room had 24hr porn.

I called this trip, “The Vacation of 9 baths.” The tub was about 6 feet long, 2 feet deep and had hot water all the time. Every day I would smoke a joint and take a loooong bath.

Remember to buy your tram tickets at the grocery store. (SEE TRANSPORTATION)

Unique Qualities: Rooms
The comfortable bedrooms are mostly of medium size and stylishly decorated in neutral, contrasting colours with tasteful modern furniture. The bathrooms reflect equally the modern standard of the bedrooms.
Restaurant
Located on the ground floor, the restaurant serves breakfast only. There is also a coffee shop serving coffee and light snacks only.
Exterior
This building is part of a block dating back to the 1930's.
Lobby
The lobby is modern and small and has terracotta style floor tiles and a reception desk giving it a very attractive mediterranean feel.
General
This hotel is well located close to the heart of Amsterdam and is a good hotel for individual travellers and small groups. jg/102001

Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 51
- Single rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Triple rooms

Room Facilities
Television
Satellite television
In-house movie
Radio
Direct dial phone
Mini bar
Hairdryer
Automatic wake-up call
Voltage 220v

Hotel Facilities
Small sized lobby
Earliest check-in at 12:00
1 lift
Porterage from 8:00 to 22:00
Room Service from 8:00 to 22:00
3 floors
Coach parking
Car parking
Car rental facilities
Baby sitting
Laundry facilities

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Address: 43 BEETHOVENSTRAAT
Directions: Located in one of the most sophisticated shopping streets of Amsterdam, only a few minutes walk from the World Trade Centre and the Rai Congress Centre.
Website: http://www.savvyonlinetravel.com/index.php?s=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.res99.com%2Fhotel%2F10007580-10194328O.html%3Fses%3D5a8d058c265f21ed754bb5bc6951517b6766

A group of us are going to be taking over this hotel November 19-26. 2005. I can't wait! Here is a "Site Inspection Report" done by a travel agent. When we get back I'll give the low down-word up.

Independent Report


Location
This hotel is a stone's throw from the oldest part of Amsterdam and the Royal Palace and overlooking one of Amsterdams beautiful canals.
Rooms
The rooms vary in size from small to large due to the age of the building. They are modern but simple in style, although some still retain their original wooden beams which are typical of the buildings from this century. Along with the bathrooms, their condition is fair to good. A very small percentage have, however, been totally renovated in modern style, and are in very good condition.
Restaurant
The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there is a breakfast room situated on the lower ground floor with natural daylight which can be used for groups.
Exterior
It is uniquely set in four 17th century houses right on the city's most prestigious canals. The facade is typical of this distinct style.
Lobby
In contrast to the traditional exterior, the small lobby is more modern, but there are still strong touches of tradition. This area also includes a cosy bar and comfortable lounge area.
General
This hotel is ideal for both groups and individuals wishing to experience the true character of old Amsterdam. However, please note that it is not possible for coaches to reach the entrance of the hotel so drop off will have to be in a nearby street. 04/04/jg

Unique Qualities: Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 111
- Single rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Triple rooms
- Quad rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Room Facilities
Television
Satellite television
In-house movie
Radio
Direct dial phone
Voltage 220v

Hotel Facilities
Small sized lobby
Earliest check-in at 14:00
2 lifts
Porterage from 7:30 to 22:00
Room Service from 16:00 to 23:00
5 floors
Car rental facilities
Laundry facilities

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
Address: Herengracht 255, Amsterdam, 1016 BJ
Directions: Location: Rembrandtsplein/Dam
10 minute walk to the nearest metro station 1 km to the nearest station (central station)
2 minute walk to bus stop
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I know, I know… I said I was violently opposed to no-budget travel BUT this place holds a special place in my heart. And if you have to hostel in Amsterdam this is the only place to do it. One one side you have the needle exchange program, and on the other side you have a whore house. Not bad for Christians.

If your looking to get some space from your travel partner/boyfriend, then this is the place to go. It's smack dab in the red light district. And you can sing for your supper. Oh, and one night, some chick FELL off the top bunk! I bet she still slurrrrrs her words!

Unique Qualities: The Shelter City has a total of 168 comfortable beds in dorm-style dorms. There are separate dormitories for men and women, each of them divided into sections containing four to eight beds.

Open: every morning from 7.30 am until curfew.
Curfew (closing time): 1.00 am Friday and Saturday nights; midnight on the other nights
Age limits: 16-35

Check out this hostel site: http://www.qixo.com/cruises/index.html

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Theme: Hostel
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$20  » Currency Converter
Phone: tel: (020) 625 32 30
Address: Barndesteeg 21, 1012 BV Amsterdam
Directions: The Shelter City
in the very heart
of old Amsterdam
The Shelter City is
an easy 7 minute walk
from Central Station.
Website: http://www.shelter.nl/welcome.html or http://www.qixo.com/cruises/index.html
Other Contact: fax: (020) 623 22 82