| What to expect: This 15-story hotel is ideally suited for business travelers and conventioneers, and vacationers will find downtown Amsterdam easily accessible by tram, with a shopping mall less than a mile away. The Vermont Bar overlooks the 2-story lobby, decorated in a rustic mix of rough slate flooring, plaid curtains, low-lit lamps, a stone water fountain, leather Chesterfield chairs and touches of copper for a warm feel. Amenity highlights: The Holiday Inn has a comfortable lobby with an electronic newspaper kiosk, airport departure monitors, gift shop and a quiet corner equipped with two large high-speed Internet computer stations, ergonomic chairs and printers (surcharge). The fitness center has exercise machines, free weights and television, accessible to guests around the clock at no charge. Guests may use the secure hotel parking lot for an additional charge. Insider tip: There are regular shuttles from the RAI Center to the center of Amsterdam, the airport, and the train station. The concierge can provide guests with public transportation information, and tickets can be purchased from reception. |