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 Intercontinental Amstel Hotel |
| Address - Professor Tulpplein 1 Amsterdam 1018 GX. |
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19th-century French elegance on the Amstel River Located in a quiet neighborhood at the edge of the city center, with convenient metro and tram access to major sights. The spacious rooms feature classic French prints and period furniture, remote temperature control and walk-in cascade shower. The hotel health center is equipped with fitness machines, swimming pool, steam bath, sauna, spa tub and refreshments bar. |
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 DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND ATTRACTIONS |
Carrι Theatre 1.0 miles
Leidseplein 1.0 miles
Rembrandt House 1.0 miles
Royal Palace 1.0 miles
Amsterdam Historical Museum 1.0 miles
Artis Zoo 1.0 miles
Concert Hall 1.0 miles
Rijksmuseum 1.0 miles
Van Gogh Museum 1.0 miles
Heineken Brewery 1.0 miles
Dam Square 1.0 miles
Central Train Station 1.5 miles
Anne Frank House -- 1.5 miles
World Trade Centre 1.5 miles
RAI Convention Centre 1.5 miles
Vondel Park -- 2.0 miles Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 9 miles. Taxi from the airport is approximately 40 and takes about 25 minutes. Approximate travel time from the airport to Central Station by train is 15 minutes, and costs 4 (prices subject to change). An underground train from Central Station stops within a block of the hotel. The hotel offers a chauffeured limo service to or from the airport for 95 (prices subject to change). |
| On river |
| In city center |
| ROOMS |
| The hotel has 79 rooms on five floors. The dιcor features French fabrics and wall coverings in blue, green, beige or burgundy, period furnishings, fine antiques, Dutch Delft porcelain, oriental rugs and gilt-framed prints. They are equipped with fax machine, designer toiletries, bathrobes, twice-daily maid service, dual-voltage outlets, CD players and DVD players on request. Heating/air conditioning and lighting can be controlled from the bed. The marble bathrooms have telephone, scale, separate toilet room, separate bathtub and walk-in shower with cascade shower head. Guests receive daily complimentary newspaper. |
| Window opens |
| Voice mail |
| Television |
| Smoking rooms |
| Slippers |
| Separate bathtub and shower |
| Premium bedding |
| Pay movies |
| Multi-line phone |
| Minibar |
| Massage - available in room |
| Cable/satellite TV |
| CD player |
| Child care (in room, surcharge) |
| Climate control |
| Complimentary newspaper |
| Complimentary toiletries |
| Designer toiletries |
| Desk |
| Electronic/magnetic keys |
| Extra towels/bedding in room |
| Fax machine |
| Hair dryer |
| Handheld shower |
| Housekeeping (daily) |
| Hypo-allergenic bedding available |
| In-room safe (accommodates laptop) |
| Internet access - dial-up |
| Internet access - surcharge |
| Iron/ironing board (on request) |
| Makeup mirror |
| Air conditioning |
| Bathrobes |
| Bathroom telephone |
| DINING |
| La Rive - This haute-cuisine restaurant has two Michelin stars for its French and Mediterranean-inspired lunch and dinner menu. The restaurant has its own wine room and a large selection of Cuban and international cigars. The dining room, overlooking the Amstel River, has a club feel with upholstered chairs and low ceilings. A full buffet breakfast and ΰ la carte menu are served in La Rive each morning. Open for lunch on weekdays and dinner Monday-through Saturday. Jackets required for lunch and dinner. Amstel Lounge - In a glass conservatory overlooking the river, this casual lounge decorated with crystal chandeliers and Queen Anne chairs serves light meals throughout the day as well as High Tea in the afternoon. A selection of fine cigars is also available. Amstel Bar & Brasserie - This informal bar and brasserie has a Scottish theme with dark wood paneling, plaid fabrics and leather chairs. Open daily for lunch, dinner and late-evening supper. Health Bar - This poolside bar is open daily during Health Club opening hours for light refreshments and healthy meals. |
| SERVICES |
| What to expect: Opened in 1867, the Old World atmosphere of this five-star hotel attracts cosmopolitan society, from royalty and aristocracy to luminaries in arts and international affairs. The 79-room property standing on the edge of the Amstel River has the feel of a private estate, with a two-story lobby decorated in relief sculptures, a grand central staircase and fine antiques. Amenity highlights: The InterContinental features a Michelin-star restaurant, La Rive, as well as a casual dining restaurant and lounge bar, all overlooking the river. The Health Club has a heated pool, fitness equipment, sauna and steam bath, spa tub and Health Bar with a special menu. There are professional masseurs, trainers and beauty specialists on duty. The hotel has its own boat launch, and can arrange boat tours of the canals on request, with or without catering. Insider tip: The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are known throughout the world, but most guests dont realize that Amsterdam has no less than 33 museums, including the Maritime museum, the Amsterdam Historical Museum, a see-and-touch Technology museum and a Jewish Historical Museum. The Heineken Brewery also offers guided tours with a bit of taste testing, of course! |
| The hotel Health Club, with windows at river level, features an indoor heated pool, cold plunge pool, sauna and steam baths, spa tub, massage, sun beds, changing rooms with shower facilities, exercise equipment, and a professional staff of masseurs, fitness instructors and beauty specialists. The Health Bar offers a special healthy menu. Open daily. There are several dining options at the hotel, from the formal La Rive Michelin-starred restaurant to the casual Amstel Brasserie and Amstel Lounge. A full, ΰ la carte breakfast is served daily in La Rive. There is also 24-hour room service available. The hotel has its own boat launch with two boats which can be booked for tours of up to 24 guests for sightseeing or 12 for dining. There is a luxury gift boutique and computer station with Internet access in the hotel lobby. The hotel can arrange for limo airport transfers or guided tours, and has a multi-lingual Meet and Assist service to meet guests at the arrivals gate of the airport. Parking on the premises is available for up to 60 cars. |
| 24-hour front desk |
| Air-conditioned public areas |
| Airport transportation (surcharge) |
| Audio-visual equipment |
| Ballroom(s) |
| Banquet facilities |
| Bar/lounge |
| Breakfast available (surcharge) |
| Business center |
| Business services |
| Cell phone rental |
| Coffee in lobby |
| Complimentary newspapers in lobby |
| Concierge desk |
| Concierge services |
| Conference room(s) |
| Cribs available |
| Currency exchange |
| Doorman/doorwoman |
| Dry cleaning service |
| Elevator/lift |
| Elevator/lift attendant |
| Express check-in/check-out |
| Fitness equipment |
| Gift shops or newsstand |
| Health club |
| Internet access in public areas - high speed |
| Internet access in public areas - surcharge |
| Laundry facilities |
| Limo or Town Car service available |
| Massage - treatment room(s) |
| Medical assistance available |
| Meeting rooms(s) (small groups) |
| Multilingual staff |
| Number of rooms: 79 |
| Parking (surcharge) |
| Parking (valet) |
| Poolside bar |
| Porter/bellhop |
| Rollaway beds |
| Room service (24 hours) |
| Sauna |
| Secretarial services |
| Shoe shine |
| Spa services on site |
| Steam room |
| Technology helpdesk |
| Translation services |
| Turndown service |
| Umbrella |
| Wake-up calls |
| Wedding services |
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