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(eden) American Hotel on Lediseplein
Posted: Tue 5th Jan 2010 11:39 am
by Weemanio
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.
Posted: Mon 18th Jan 2010 08:13 pm
by bavlondon
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.
American Hotel
Posted: Mon 18th Jan 2010 08:20 pm
by SeniorHippies
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.
Posted: Mon 18th Jan 2010 08:26 pm
by DC
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.
Posted: Mon 18th Jan 2010 08:49 pm
by bavlondon
Ah yes you are right. The one I was talking about was on the Amstel. Shame as it looked like a decent hotel.
The other hotel
Posted: Mon 18th Jan 2010 08:57 pm
by SeniorHippies
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')
Posted: Mon 18th Jan 2010 09:02 pm
by bavlondon
You reckon it will be ok? Is that close to the red light district too?
Posted: Mon 18th Jan 2010 09:13 pm
by DC
It's a short 5 min walk to the RLD. Yep, I think yer butt will be safe.
Posted: Mon 18th Jan 2010 09:15 pm
by bavlondon
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.
Posted: Mon 18th Jan 2010 09:28 pm
by DC
It's an up market 4 star, I think the answer will be a deffinate NO!.
Posted: Mon 18th Jan 2010 09:34 pm
by bavlondon
Bollocks
Thanks
Posted: Mon 25th Jan 2010 06:51 pm
by Weemanio
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.