(eden) American Hotel on Lediseplein

Weemanio · Post by **Weemanio** » Tue 5th Jan 2010 11:39 am

have booked this hotel for my trip in march has anyone stayed here before would like a heads up with the people here. have never stayed anywhere but Avenue Hotel on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. just wanted a change.

many thanks.
vman.

bavlondon · Post by **bavlondon** » Mon 18th Jan 2010 08:13 pm

We were looking at this hotel too but heard its the gay area of dam plus it even says on the hotel info gay friendly. Not really sure how in your face it is but we are looking elsewhere now.

SeniorHippies · Post by **SeniorHippies** » Mon 18th Jan 2010 08:20 pm

Their statements about being "gay friendly" only indicate their willingness to accomodate gay people. They are not near the Rembrandtplein, the "gay" center. The big question is their tolerance toward smoking. They express their anti-drug AND anti-smoking sentiments quite strongly. They say they'll bounce you, day or night, and charge your credit card a "fine."

It's really a good looking hotel, a landmark, really, with a lot of history and a well rated restaurant.

DC · Post by DC » Mon 18th Jan 2010 08:26 pm

Bav, You're talkin about another (eden) hotel near Rembrandtplein, which is 'near' the gay street in town.

Weemanio, haven't heard of anybody stayin there but from the location and the website I don't think you'll have any problems with it, apart from smoking weed in the room I'd guess.

bavlondon · Post by **bavlondon** » Mon 18th Jan 2010 08:49 pm

Ah yes you are right. The one I was talking about was on the Amstel. Shame as it looked like a decent hotel.

SeniorHippies · Post by **SeniorHippies** » Mon 18th Jan 2010 08:57 pm

It probably is a decent hotel. If you like the looks of it, book it. Don't worry, any gays staying there have to sign an agreement not to re-decorate your room or improve your wardrobe. javascript:emoticon(':D')

bavlondon · Post by **bavlondon** » Mon 18th Jan 2010 09:02 pm

You reckon it will be ok? Is that close to the red light district too?

DC · Post by DC » Mon 18th Jan 2010 09:13 pm

It's a short 5 min walk to the RLD. Yep, I think yer butt will be safe.

bavlondon · Post by **bavlondon** » Mon 18th Jan 2010 09:15 pm

I suppose the only problem is being able to smoke there. Might drop them an email and see what they say. I don't want to get fined.

DC · Post by DC » Mon 18th Jan 2010 09:28 pm

It's an up market 4 star, I think the answer will be a deffinate NO!.

bavlondon · Post by **bavlondon** » Mon 18th Jan 2010 09:34 pm

Bollocks

Thanks

Weemanio · Post by **Weemanio** » Mon 25th Jan 2010 06:51 pm

ended up booking this hotel for my march trip.

. not bothered about not getting a smoke in the room afterall thats what the coffeeshops are there for. plus if you really need a night toke im sure they wouldnt say much if you popped outside for a quick spliff.

Bav you had me for a minute there, i was think oh fuck what have i let myself in for. haha

cheers for the replys.

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