Amsterdam city center is bordered by the Canal Ring, or Grachtengordel, overlooked by houses dating back to the 17th century. The central area has a choice of hotels ranging from budget to luxury. Downtown is compact and you can easily walk to many attractions. You can also explore the city by canal boat, tram or by bicycle. Attractions include Dam Square, the Royal Place and the green haven of the Vondelpark.
This hotel is a five-minute walk from Amsterdam's main railroad terminus, Centraal Station, and the same distance from Dam Square and the Royal Palace. Set in a modern building on a quiet street, the hotel has 106 rooms over six floors. Breakfast is available at the hotel's Piazza Doro restaurant and there is 24-hour reception. Standard rooms have wireless Internet access, telephones, tea and coffee-making facilities and cable television. Deluxe rooms have the additional amenity of air conditioning. Guests can use a computer with Internet access in the hotel lobby.
WestCord City Centre Hotel Amsterdam
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 50
Amsterdam 1012 SC
011-31-20-4220011
westcordhotels.com
Parts of this historic hotel dates from 1578 and the imposing main facade is in an ornate classical style. It is set in the center of Amsterdam near attractions, including Dam Square, Anne Frank's House and the Van Gogh Museum all within a 20-minute walk. The 177 guestrooms include 52 suites with canal views and all rooms have wireless Internet access, satellite television, minibars, and complimentary designer toiletries. Bridges Restaurant serves French cuisine and the hotel has two bars. The hotel spa offers beauty treatments and has an indoor swimming pool, a jetted tub, a sauna and fitness equipment.
Sofitel Amsterdam The Grand
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197
Amsterdam 1012 EX
Netherlands
011-31-20-5553111
sofitel.com
Set in a quiet central Amsterdam location, this hotel in a traditionally styled city townhouse features minimalist decor with black and white checkerboard tiling in public areas. The modern art collection of the Stedelijk Museum and the classical art of the Rijksmuseum are within a 10-minute walk and the Artis Zoo is one mile away. The 93 rooms have minibars, climate control, satellite television and wireless Internet access. The Golden Age Bar offers cocktails and snacks every day until midnight in designer surroundings. The hotel has a limited number of parking spaces for a charge.
Mercure Amsterdam Arthur Frommer
Noorderstraat 46
Amsterdam 1017 TV
Netherlands
011-31-20-6220328
mercure.com
