http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102 http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102 http://ie2.trivago.com/images/layoutimages/logos/default.png http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i9736445 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 21:33:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i9736441 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 21:33:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i9602600 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:56:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i8441747 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:18:00 +0100 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i8418195 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:58:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i8405443 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:24:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i8397065 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:42:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i8395527 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:35:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i8395525 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:35:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i8395523 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:35:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i8395521 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:34:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i8395519 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:34:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i8395515 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:34:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i8392101 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:26:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i8383981 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:06:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i8379861 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:10:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/picture-i6296149 Wed, 19 May 2010 08:39:00 +0200 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/rating-e163676 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:53:00 +0200 http://www.trivago.co.uk/amsterdam-46814/hotel/amsterdam-american---hampshire-eden-42102/review-o27652 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 23:15:00 +0200
Cue hour long searches on the internet looking for the perfect hotel. We thought we had found it. We booked a hotel in Rembrandt Square which was brand new, had a swimming pool and breakfast would only cost us 9 Euros per day. We found it on one of the hotel reduction sites and so the price was only around 40 Euros per night each - bargain we thought. Then, a month before the trip, the hotel management write to us to say that the hotel will not be opening on time - ARGH!!!! Not to worry they said, we'll put you up at our sister hotel, the Amsterdam American, for the same rate - yey! The American is famous because it is an art nouveau hotel. Although it didn't have quite the same facilities (ie no pool) as the other hotel offered, we were willing to give it a go.

HISTORY:

A hotel was first opened on the spot in 1882. Less than 20 years later, in 1900, this was demolished and the modern hotel was built in its place. It opened in 1902 and was one of the first art nouveau buildings in the city. The Cafe American has been restored to its former glory and now looks wonderful. The hotel was taken over by various groups, most recently by the Eden Hotel Group which runs it today.

LOCATION:

I found the location of the hotel excellent. It is on the Leidseplein, on the canal. The main entrance is on the canal side with the entrance to the Cafe American being on the Leidseplein side. To reach the hotel from Central Station take trams 1, 2 or 5 and get off at Leidseplein. The hotel is a minute from the stop (beware the crossings to get from the stop to the hotel - there a lots of them and who can tell where the next bike is coming from to knock you or your suitcase over!). the hotel's address is:

Leidsekade 97
1017 PN Amsterdam

The hotel is within walking distance of the Riksmuseum and the Van Goch Museum, as well as Dam Square. The transport links are excellent to all of these as well.

PRICES:

I only paid 40 Euros per night for this hotel, but the rates are generally much higher than this. I seems to be a predominately business hotel, therefore raising the prices. I can't comment on the business facilities but I imagine they are fairly good. The rates seem to go as high as 200 Euros per night for a standard room, which sleeps 2. I would not have paid this much for the hotel, it really wasn't worth that much money. There are some cheaper deals around and if you are flexible with the time you go you can probably get a bargain.

THE ROOM:

The room we had was fine, but nothing out of the ordinary. We had a twin (although the beds are actually pushed together). A desk, pen, paper, telephone, internet cable, satellite TV, tea and coffee facilities and a mini bar are all provided. There was plenty of drawer and and hanging space. The ensuite bathroom was very nice, with a really lovely powerful shower. Everything was clean and beds were made every day. However, had I been paying the full rate I think I would have expected a little more. Our room, although the biggest compared to our friends', had a terrible view over a side street. Some of our friends has a room overlooking the canal, with a balcony, which was much nicer, although the room was smaller.

THE BREAKFAST:

We had a reduced rate for breakfast and i'm very glad we did otherwise i'm not sure I would have paid the rate which is 20 Euros per day. The breakfast was very good, but over a 4 night stay, 20 Euros per day would have been too much! Everything was buffet style apart from tea and coffee which is brought to you. There were juices and then five different cereals. There was a full cooked breakfast, fruit, yoghurt, meats, cheeses, bread and pastries. If you do pay for the breakfast I recommend slipping a roll for your lunch into your bag if you can be subtle about this (i'm not advocating stealing but it would probably only be thrown away and you have paid for it!) as it will save a lot at lunch time.


THE EXPERIENCE:

I found the staff very helpful and the hotel very pleasant over all. Although I did not use them the hotel also has a sauna and a small gym. They did not seem to be bothered that we weren't their normal customer, being 6 loud girls rather than suited business men. We were treated equally. One problem I had with the rooms was the pillows which were the most uncomfortable things I've ever slept on and I ended sleeping practically sitting up. Other than that the rooms were comfortable. The breakfast was great for the price we paid. The atmosphere was great in the Cafe American. Even if you don't stay in the hotel go to the Cafe to see the interior. If you find the food too expensive go in for a drink. The outside of the hotel is also has fascinating architecture.

VERDICT:

I would go back to this hotel, but I wouldn't pay the full rate. If I was going back I would try for a canal view room. It was a nice hotel, but I'm not sure that it deserves it supposed 5 star rating. It is worth a look, however, simply for the architecture.

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