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Oddballs and
artists
It was seen how well water
and architecture combine on the Singel, the first of the ring of grachten
that encircles this historic city and so a further three circular canals
were formed with almost mathematical precision - Herengracht, Keizersgracht,
and Prinsengracht - on which the fine but narrow merchants' houses were
built. Simpler folk were also thought of with a place of their own which
the Huguenot settlers called the Jardin but eventually became De Jordaan
in Dutch. Today this is a part of the city with house and little
courtyards peopled by the oddballs and artist, with small stores and galleries.
It is a village within the city with most individualist appearance of Europe.
Amsterdam Marriott Hotel
Stadhouderskade 19-21, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Located in the heart of
Amsterdam, close to canals and the picturesque city centre, the Amsterdam
Marriott Hotel offers 392 deluxe rooms.
The hotel has easy access
to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Central Station. Public transportation
is within walking distance and secured valet parking is available. The
Business Centre offers PC and Internet use, a meeting room and secretarial
services.
All guests are invited to
use the fully equipped health club. The 'Vondel' park is located adjacent
to the hotel. The restaurant, located on the lobby level overlooks the
Leidseplein. It offers an international - and healthy start buffet breakfast
and dinner. Sophisticated meeting facilities also available.[
Hotel Pulitzer
Prinsengracht 315-331, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ideally located near Dam
Square and the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Sheraton Hotel Pulitzer brings
together 25 restored 17th century canal houses, all harmoniously integrated
to create a truly unique hotel.The exquisite canal houses overlook the
picturesque Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht canals, conveniently situated
near the old city center of Amsterdam. Recently named to Cond?ast Traveler's
2002 Gold List, the Sheraton Hotel Pulitzer is unlike any other hotel in
the world, featuring 230 distinctive guest rooms, all designed with charming
wooden beams.However, the hotel also has a lot of differences in floorlevels
and no handicapped rooms which unfortunately makes the Sheraton Hotel Pulitzer
"not accessible for disabled
Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
Kattengat 1, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The very heart of Amsterdam,
between the Central Station and Dam Square, is the location of the Renaissance
Amsterdam Hotel, a deluxe hotel where you will feel immediately at home.The
17th century domed 'Koepelkerk', our conference facility, is located opposite
the hotel. A historical landmark that can accommodate from 10 up to 700
guests
Hilton Amsterdam
Apollolaan 138, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Hilton Amsterdam is
in one of the City's most exclusive areas. Ideally located for both business
and leisure travellers.
Close to Amsterdams best
shopping streets and the City's commercial and financial Centre. The Hotel
borders a canal and overlooks its own garden and marina. Our John &
Yoko Suite, was the scene of the world famous 'Bed-in for peace'. The Hotel
marks the focal point of the two main avenues of Amsterdam, the Apollolaan
and Minervalaan and is a 15 minute drive from Schiphol Airport and downtown
is 5 minutes away. Museums, galleries and some of the city's most fashionable
restaurants, bars and nightlife surround the Hotel. The Hotel has 271 Deluxe
contemporary rooms all with Internet connection. The Meeting and Convention
centre is fitted with State-of-the Art facilities for up to 3,000 people
and a fully equipped Business Centre. Relax is Roberto's Restaurant or
the Half Moon Lounge. The Health & Fitness Club is one of the best
equipped in Amsterdam
Amsterdam American
Hotel Crowne Plaza Amsterdam-American, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam's Premium Lifestyle
Hotel was built between 1900 and 1902, and has always been a haven of pure
grace in the heart of the Amsterdam.
Only 14 km/8.8 mi from the
Amsterdam Schiphol-Airport and 3.4 km/2.1 mi from the RAI Congress and
Exhibition Centre, the American Hotel is conveniently situated at famous
Leidse Square featuring its own boat landing stage on one of the beautiful
canals. Business and leisure guests alike will feel at home among the designer
shops, restaurants, galleries and nightclubs in Amsterdam's premier residential
and retail neighbourhood.
Because the hotel is an
important example of architectural Art Nouveau, it has been a listed building
since 1972. Its outer graciousness extends to the guest rooms which still
feature original glass stained windows, and vanities lined with an elegant
granite surface. Guests are also invited to enjoy the Cafe Americain, an
original Art Deco styled restaurant that serves contemporary food with
a slight Dutch touch.
The newly refurbished elegant
meeting rooms make the American Hotel an ideal place to conduct business
conferences. Guest rooms, lobby, bar, fitness, meeting rooms and lifts
were all renovated in the winter of 2000-2001
Crowne Plaza Amsterdam
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Crowne Plaza Hotel is
located right in the historic heart of Amsterdam, near Central Station
& the Dam Square.
Shopping streets, canals,
museums and lots of entertainment are in the immediate vicinity. Various
forms of public transport such as train, tram, subway, and bus are available
almost on the hotel's doorstep.
Tulip Inn Amsterdam
City West Reimerswaalstraat 5, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tulip Inn Amsterdam City
West is located in a quiet residential area between Schiphol Airport (10
min.drive) and the lively city centre of Amsterdam (20 min. drive). Due
to our location the city centre, all major attractions, business areas
and other cities are easy to reach by public transport, by your own car
or by our Smart rental car. Tulip Inn Amsterdam City West offers 150 modern
double rooms supplied with all the conveniences. All rooms are equipped
with a bathroom with shower and hair dryer, a direct dial telephone, air-conditioning,
television with cable and in house movie channels and a spacious desk.
Estherea Hotel
Singel 303-309, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Estherea Hotel is a
family owned and managed hotel that is ideally located along one of Amsterdam's
4 major canals.
It is also in the city centre,
near Dam Square, the Royal Palace, the main shopping district, the museums,
theatres and the central railway station. The hotel has superb services
as well as a friendly reception staff who is always happy to assist guests
with any need they might have.
All the rooms have recently
been renovated and have a full bathroom, a colour television (CNN available),
direct telephone and a private safe. The hotel also has room service from
07:00 til 22:00, a lounge and a cosy bar. The reception staff is also willing
to help guests with almost anything including check in/out, car hire, tour
bookings, fax transmittals, information and reservations for restaurants
Amsterdam Restaurants
Eet- en Bierencafe De
Beiaard
Spui 30, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Restaurant Type: Bars and
lounges
Maximiliaan
Kloveniersburgwal 6-8, Amsterdam,
Netherlands
Restaurant Type: Bars and
lounges
Cafe Gollem
Raamsteeg 4, Amsterdam,
Netherlands
Bourbon Street
Leidsekruisstraat 6-8, Amsterdam,
Netherlands
New Deli
New Deli Haarlemmerstraat
73, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 626 27 55
This trendy little restaurant's
motto is 'lunch all day, dinner after 6p' and their image is style, style
and some more style on the side. The interior is very minimalist and you
get the feeling that some of the clientele is probably here because it's
trendy and not for the food. Not to worry though, because you can get a
good light meal here and the prices are actually more reasonable than you
would expect. Seeing they mainly serve light dishes, this isn't the place
to go for a big, festive meal, but at least New Deli tries to do something
different and succeeds in making the act of going for lunch a trendy, hip
activity.
Teppan Yaki HosokawaMax
Euweplein 22, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 638 80 86
Teppan-yaki is a culinary theatre performance showcased at your table.
There are seven tables in this beautifully decorated restaurant on Max
Euweplein, each seating a maximum of 10 people. A private dining room is
also available. Each table has a built-in grill where the chefs prepare
a great variety of dishes, their hands moving like lightning before astonished
guests. You can order a la carte or complete dinners. The menu is a Godsend
for seafood lovers, but you'll also find beef, chicken, and vegetables
featured.
Chao Phraya
Nieuwmarkt 10, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 427 63 34 This
is a cosy Thai restaurant on the Nieuwmarkt. This area of Amsterdam is
littered with good little restaurants, most of them Chinese, so some Thai
food comes as a nice change. Chao Phraya is quite popular, especially as
a lunch restaurant. Rightfully so, as there is no greater joy than sitting
in the sun on Niewmarkt scoffing down some fried rice with beef. Special
mention has to go to the nice salads and the friendly service. The prices
are also very reasonable
Restaurant November
Spuistraat 266, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 422 04 23 Restaurant
November is a well-known restaurant on the sparkling Spui, in the heart
of Amsterdam. You'll find lots of Dutch as well as international cafes
and restaurants in this small area. The menu features mainly small snacks
- Spanish tapas and salads - but you can also order a complete dinner.
The food is high quality and is all made with fresh ingredients. Dishes
have a distinctive French/Mediterranean quality. This place can be described
as half restaurant, half cafe. The interior is characterised by wooden
tables, lots of mirrors and plants and a very high ceiling. This is a popular
spot amongst students.
Red Light District (De Wallen):
A visit to Amsterdam would not be complete without a stroll around the
notorious Red Light District. The atmosphere can be chaotic with throngs
of tourists jostling for space alongside city slickers, pimps and drug
dealers. The prostitutes of De Wallen are part of a legal and regulated
industry that includes compulsory health checks and taxable income. Prostitution
is by no means the only attraction of the area. The district’s architecture
comprises a scenic mix that dates back to the Middle Ages. Areas to explore
include Waterlooplein, Zeedijk and Nieuwmarkt Square. Waterlooplein is
the location of the modern City Hall and Muziek Theatre. The square was
created in 1880 from two canals that were filled and then allocated to
Jewish traders who used to ply their wares on its pavements. Nieuwmarkt
Square was also once home to a thriving Jewish community, mainly Portuguese
Jews who had fled from persecution during the Spanish Inquisition. The
cultural diversity of this area extends to Zeedijk Street, which is often
referred to as Chinatown. The street runs from the Saint Olof Chapel to
De Waag.
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