Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel

Amsterdam hotel

Agreed with Pieter, et al, regarding the three hotels, Walt. I encourage you to use as many points as needed to get the best room you can afford. I stayed at the Renaissance a few years back, will be there next month.

As for coffeeshops... two suggestions... look into www.Channels.nl
and here's a printable map... www.coffeeshop.freeuk.com/index.htm

Also an excellent map, Streetwise Amsterdam is available at Barnes & Noble or online at www.streetwisemaps.com

Have a great trip!

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Historical Travel, Business Travel

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Amsterdam Renaissance Hotel

Very nice hotel perfectly fine shower and a great bed. The room was situated out to a minor street this was the only little minus as the noise from the traffic did influence my sleep (that is they was nice and had earplugs in the room but I reader sleep without if I could decide myself). I was on the other hand delighted as I did arrive early in the morning to Amsterdam and the check in being at 15.00 hours I asked the reception if I could leave my luggage here before check in I was not only given this opportunity but given a room right away.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average

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Okay hotel, but not what I expected

I stayed at the Renaissance in Aug '07 based on my membership in the Marriott rewards program. I had previously stayed at the Renaissance in Las Vegas. First of all, I was walking on a very bad toe and had a very had time getting around. The front desk was able to accommondate my request for an early check-in, but put me into a room where there was construction work going on right above me (without mentioning it of course). I was able to call the front desk from my room and get them to reassign me, however as previously mentioned, it was more than an inconvenience and hassle having to pack up and move to another quieter room. Since I had a very hard time walking, I spent too much of my trip in my room resting on the bed.

While Renaissance is Marriott's most elite hotels chain, the room itself was a pretty basic. While it had the expected amenities (mini-fridge, room safe, reasonably comfortable bed), it was nothing like the Renaissance hotel I stayed at while in Vegas, which had a flatscreen LCD TV and incredibly nice furniture and decor. This room was more like a courtyard room with a very basic bathroom. For the money they charged me and the reputation that a Renaissance hotel has, I expected a lot more.

Excellent buffet breakfast

My stay was pleasant and it is centrally located within the city. A short walking distance to the Dam, red light district, main train station and the Jordaan.

Unique Quality: The buffet breakfast was quite good. The room was clean and the bed was made daily. The bathroom was nice and clean with replacement toiletries daily. Will definitely stay there again when I visit Amsterdam.

Quiet area yet it's in the middle of everything!

I got this hotel thru Priceline.

This is a great location. Within walking distance to the Central station, Dam Square, Red Light district, Anne Frank's house, various restaurants, etc. It's in the middle of everything yet it's still peaceful at night. The lounge area offers complimentary coffee and tea all day and night. Very efficient staff... one lady saved me from destroying my flat iron (ya know the difference between a transformer and an adapter?).

Cons: For those who are planning to rent a car while visiting the city, this hotel charges 35 euros a day to park in their not-so-great parking garage.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Family Travel, Business Travel

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American standard

Great location on Kattengat, only moments from the front of Centraal Station. From personal experience, the hotel is not quite up to Renaissance standards here in the USA, with the Club level room I had being large by european standards, was comparable to a standard Hampton Inn room stateside. The level did include access to breakfast and happy hour rooms, which was nice but not exceptional.

Unique Quality: Easy to find, and with a good staff on hand.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Family Travel, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Arts and Culture

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Walking distance from your train

The Ren Amsterdam is a very nice property, better than most establishments of the same brand, and located in a nice quiet area. It is very close to the train station (3 blocks) and within walking distance to the main sights. Service is excellent, rooms comfortable and ample for European standards. I was very pleased with it.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Arts and Culture, Family Travel, Business Travel

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Quite yet Close to everything

Most everything that you want in a hotel. The lobby was great, the room was okay, and the bed was a little saggy. But I've stayed in much worse. I would definenently recommend this hotel to the tourist and business traveler alike.

Unique Quality: Close to everything, and right off the main walk. Only a short walk, about a block and a half from Central Station, even in the rain. The Tram/Bus stop is right on the corner. Also, you can easily walk to everything you would like to see in Amsterdam, yet quiet, and very safe part of the city right on the Singel Canal. I didn't really use the pool, or have a great view. I hate to publicise this site, but the hotel usually goes for $300 a night (not worth that much), but you can get a great deal from Priceline.com

Great Location!