Apartments are better than Hotels

[A Leprechaun]

Got sent this link re apartments/hostels /dorms etc etc

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/VRACSearch ... ceNightLow




So quite a few places which should suit most people,


I should add that no way do I represent this company but I have found it useful in the past.

[Nimrod]

Nothing to do with the link, I just like the idea that the apartment that I rent probably has less turnover than a hotel room, especially in regards to bed bugs.

You can get apartments in areas not served by hotels, and I like the feeling of being more of a local, tromping back to the flat with my baguette sticking out of my shopping bag, maybe even munching on the torn-off butt end. You meet the local landlords, and pretty much anyone else you see in your building is a resident. You can make your own meals, have a fridge, wash and dry clothes, even bring in a -ahem- working woman.

Extended stays can net lower rates in an apartment. Dealing repeatedly with the same person, Paul for example, can have its advantages as well.

Don't make me go on.

[A Leprechaun]

Nothing to do with the link, I just like the idea that the apartment that I rent probably has less turnover than a hotel room, especially in regards to bed bugs.

You can get apartments in areas not served by hotels, and I like the feeling of being more of a local, tromping back to the flat with my baguette sticking out of my shopping bag, maybe even munching on the torn-off butt end. You meet the local landlords, and pretty much anyone else you see in your building is a resident. You can make your own meals, have a fridge, wash and dry clothes, even bring in a -ahem- working woman.

Extended stays can net lower rates in an apartment. Dealing repeatedly with the same person, Paul for example, can have its advantages as well.

Don't make me go on.

Totally agree,I have stayed in apartments that have had beer, juices,eggs , milk, bread,hi fi, tv, games consoles, bongs/papers and even a complimentary spliff all there just waiting for us ,and usually the owner can direct you to a decent restaurant and coffeeshop I have also had one apartment owner pick us up from the airport, [a change in location which actually suited us ]and he made the effort of taking us back to the airport,a decent spliff was given to us to and from the airport..Tis the future my friends.

I am quite sure that quite a few posters on here will vouch for the apartment over the hotel.

[Nimrod]

Nothing wrong with hotels. Had to finish off my last stay with two nights in a hotel. It had been a while, since x-mas 2006. Hotels can be damn convenient.

[A Leprechaun]

Nothing wrong with hotels. Had to finish off my last stay with two nights in a hotel. It had been a while, since x-mas 2006. Hotels can be damn convenient.

Of course there is nothing wrong with hotels,if you are stuck you are stuck,Apartments seem to give you that bit more freedom,it just seems that apartments are a bit more smoker friendly,eh at the end of the day it is up to each person to make that call,the weed pass and hotels seem to go together,apartments seem to be that liberal attitude that individual Dammers relate to.This is course just my opinion.

[worldcitizen1723]

For a stay longer than a weekend
Absolutely nothing beats an apartment!
(especially for two or more)

Really helps you feel grounded and connected to the city
Also nice to not be totally restaurant dependent

Not to mention the square footage... : >

[Bob2]

with hotels if you wannas smoke you need to sit on a shitty chair or the end of the bed in you matchbox room. or sit down on a couch put your feet up, put on the kettle and turn on tv or computer. apartments win hands down, and if theres 3 or more of you its nearly always cheaper than hotels.saying that ive hardly stayed at any apartments (im cheap)..

[Willjay]

I always stay at a hotel, I'm an COOT and don't want to clean the dam place, don't want to make or clean up after breakfast, I want fresh clean towels every day, I like having a desk clerk to answer questions and deal with problems knowing the dutch language, my hotel room has a covered balcony for my smoking pleasure

[worldcitizen1723]

I always stay at a hotel, I'm an COOT and don't want to clean the dam place, don't want to make or clean up after breakfast, I want fresh clean towels every day, I like having a desk clerk to answer questions and deal with problems knowing the dutch language, my hotel room has a covered balcony for my smoking pleasure

and ain't that what it's all about? finding the style and place that suits your needs!

I will be there for three weeks - would go absolutely bonkers if i was confined to a hotel room for that long -
really excited as we got a houseboat this time around. WOOT!!

[Willjay]

Stayed on a houseboat once it was cool but I'm back at the hotel for Queens day 2013

[Dave J]

I will be there for three weeks - would go absolutely bonkers if i was confined to a hotel room for that long -
really excited as we got a houseboat this time around. WOOT!!

Always wanted to do a house boat myself, nearly did for my next trip. But reading reviews for many it seems my 6 foot hight and 16 stone odd weight would probably be a little to much as the beds are both small and fragile

[worldcitizen1723]

I will be there for three weeks - would go absolutely bonkers if we were confined to a hotel room for that long -
really excited as we got a houseboat this time around. WOOT!!

Always wanted to do a house boat myself, nearly did for my next trip. But reading reviews for many it seems my 6 foot hight and 16 stone odd weight would probably be a little to much as the beds are both small and fragile

lol! well, maybe we won't be so happy!! though the reviews on this boat are stellar - think (hope) it will be great, had to reserve it almost a year in advance to get the time we wanted. BUT you are right, one definitely needs to be under 6 foot to deal with the kitchen!

think we will be in Amsterdam at the same time as you.

[Bob2]

thats me screwed then. ive got a house boat in november..

[Nimrod]

If you can do it, houseboats kinda put all other accommodations to shame. Had a Prinsengracht houseboat for a 2004 visit, and it was the shit. No stairs, canal-side terrace, feeding the waterfowl. Would be incredible for events like Queensday or the Gay Pride festival, especially anywhere along Prinsengracht.

[Bob2]

im on that one, did you book with city mundo?