Schiphol International Airport (AMS): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 20 kilometers (17 miles).

Trains and taxis are available for transfer from the airport to the center of Amsterdam. Trains depart from Schiphol airport to Central Station and take passengers into central Amsterdam every 10 minutes. The total journey time takes 15 minutes.

The three-line metro system in Amsterdam is mainly for the suburbs and does not connect with the hotel. The closest metro station to the hotel is Central Station itself, where the train from the airport terminates. There is a wide choice of buses and trams from Central Station, passing through Dam Square. The hotel can order taxis or airport shuttle bus on request.

The Bar at Hotel Pulitzer - Situated next door to the café/restaurant is the hotel bar with three separate lounge room areas. The main bar room is painted midnight blue and has low gray upholstered armchairs creating a dark intimate atmosphere. The bar also has a great view of the Keizergracht canal and can be entered from the street.

The Rendez-Vous - This lounge bar is located in the hotel lobby area, beside the internal courtyard. Tea, coffee and light snacks are available to be eaten anywhere within the lobby or courtyard area. French glass doors open out into the courtyard with stylish wicker furniture for the summer months. For less temperate seasons, intimate sofas and armchairs are located throughout the lobby.

Amenity highlights: . There is a restaurant, bar and a lounge serving a wide range of cuisine and refreshments. The hotel organizes boat trips of the Amsterdam canals, and a concierge is also on hand to recommend local attractions. Meeting rooms include the Art Deco Garden Town House in the courtyard, and business services are offered too. Valet parking and bicycle rental are also available.

Insider tip: The hotel has its own motor launch moored in front of the hotel. Built in 1909, the polished brass trimmings and glassed indoor cabin allows guests to explore the Amsterdam canals in style. There are three pre-arranged trips every day, but the best one is the last one in the evening, when the lights reflect on the water. The launch can also be booked for private outings with catering available.