Looking for a good hotel

Bob2 · Post by **Bob2** » Thu 22nd Oct 2009 08:02 pm

might be let down next week on trip to Amsterdam, i have found someone to go with me if it messes up, but it is a couple in their 50s they have money last trip to Amsterdam they stayed in a 4 star hotel which they didnt like. ive gone to youth hostels camp sites and 1 star hotels so i aint got a clue where they should stay ideally what they are looking for is:
near dam square
parking spaces
restaurant in hotel
smoking room
between 100-200euros a night
balcony

Drugsbunny · Post by **Drugsbunny** » Thu 22nd Oct 2009 09:03 pm

Hi Stuart,

Have you tried hotels.nl, they have maps on the site so you can see the location of the hotel.

Db

Kermit · Post by **Kermit** » Thu 22nd Oct 2009 11:54 pm

Could try Die port van cleve, get a suite where smoking is no probs, there is a restraunt attached, parking in De Kolk (SP), near Dam square but no balcony. TBH though its not an amazing place and if you dont have a suite the rooms a pretty small.
Enjoy

Boner · Post by **Boner** » Fri 23rd Oct 2009 01:11 am

http://www.rhohotel.com/

buster.g40 · Post by **buster.g40** » Fri 23rd Oct 2009 08:30 pm

http://www.easytobook.com/?amu=7072102

buster.g40 · Post by **buster.g40** » Fri 23rd Oct 2009 08:31 pm

DaveS · Post by **DaveS** » Sat 24th Oct 2009 12:26 pm

How about the Grand Krasnapolsky?

It's as close to Dam Square as you can get - very posh, so if their previous 4 star wasn't to their liking, the chances are the Kras will do the job.

It has a restaurant, but I'm not so sure about parking etc. You may get a good deal if you book online...

I'm very cautious about recommending places for people who i don't know - my only requirements these days are a clean bed and ensuite facilities, really... My younger days of roughing it just doesn't seem to carry the same charm any more.

Breakfast is a nice addition if it's included, but there's so much to choose from when you're over there, that I've never fussed if there wasn't any brekky (or if it was just too bad to suffer twice).

The one thing that seems to mess a lot of people up on arrival is the Amsterdam penchant for steep staircases, and a hotel which is fantastic for me has put friends off when confronted with the staircase of doom - this is the norm over there, but it's quite surprising how people can be totally put off by a few stairs, so it might be worth asking the question - are your friends keep-fit freaks, to whom a few stairs is a welcome wake-up to the system, or do they prefer the more sedate method of using a lift?

Good luck whatever you find, and have a great time fella!

Bob2 · Post by **Bob2** » Sun 25th Oct 2009 12:36 am

thanks for the ideas theyve gone for the rho hotel looks very nice

cattales1960 · Post by **cattales1960** » Sun 25th Oct 2009 03:21 am

what was the hotel they stayed at that they didnt like? I would recommend the Victoria. Its right across from central station and 5 min walk to Dam Square. I love the victoria.

Bob2 · Post by **Bob2** » Sun 25th Oct 2009 10:46 am

i think it was the mercer or something like that and was near the airport

bigs · Post by **bigs** » Mon 26th Oct 2009 09:56 pm

stuart mate
go to priceline

you can get the nh barbizon palace - 5star across road from centraal station, double room £75 night per night