Hotel Okura

Hotel Okura is situated south of the inner city of Amsterdam. The hotel invests extensive care and dedication in order to pave the way for a delightful stay. The entourage of a 5-star hotel reflects in 301 luxury rooms and suites, which all offer a world of comfort. It is the first European hotel in its chain. Eastern and Western stlyes blend impressively and present a splendid ambiance. The 23 floors offer a beautiful view of the city and the river Amstel. Most of the rooms have city view and are equipped with climate control, curtains and lighting. On top of this the rooms it has flatscreen tv (deluxe rooms have a tv in the bathroom as well), a minibar, ample workspace, internet connection and fax for all the business comfort.The amenities and facilities provided by the hotel are Airport transfer, Baby sitting service, Ballroom, Banquet facilities, Bar, Beauty Salon/Hairdresser, Business centre, Concierge, Conference facilities, Currency exchange, Disabled facilities, Dry cleaning, Gift shop, Gym / Fitness facilities, Internet access ? High-Speed, Internet access ? Wireless, Laundry service, Lift / Elevator, Lobby, Non-smoking rooms Parking facilities ? at cost, Reception, Restaurant, Room service, Room service ? 24 hrs, Safe deposit box, , Solarium and Swimming pool ? indoor.The hotel charges 5% city tax.

Check-in Time:

2:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Year Built:

2002

Year Renovated:

2002

Total Rooms:

301 rooms.301

Total Floors:

23 floors.

Rooms:

The bedrooms are large and are all well decorated in modern style with a predominantly gold colour scheme. Many have excellent views over Amsterdam city and all are in very good condition. The bathrooms are also in very good condition. All bedrooms benefit from fax machine, internet access & isdn plug and the renovated rooms have televisions in the bathrooms.

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-24 hours, Reservation has to be cancelled by 2:00pm the day prior to your arrival. penalty is full reservation value (room & tax)

Directions

From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): Distance to Okura Hotel is 8 miles, approximately 15 minutes' drive. Getting there. A railway station is located under Schiphol Plaza, in the central hall of the terminal. Every 15 minutes a direct train runs to Amsterdam Central Station. Shared Schiphol Travel taxis can be found outside the arrivals hall. The cars can seat up to eight people and cost around 19 EUR per person. Private taxis into Amsterdam city centre cost approximately 40 EUR. Public buses frequently run to Amsterdam and other destinations. Buses 197 and 370 go to central Amsterdam and Amsterdam Zuid. Prices are all subject to change. Getting around. Okura Hotel is located on Ferdinand Bolstraat in the south side of the city. Amsterdam can easily be explored by foot. However, there are convenient bus, tram and metro services running through the city and outside areas. Cycling is also a popular way to see Amsterdam. There are taxi ranks at the central station. Driving within the canal ring is discouraged. Driving directions. From the Ring Amsterdam (A10): Take the RAI (S109) exit and cross the traffic lights towards RAI/Centrum. Following signs for Zuid (S109), carry straight on, passing the RAI congress centre on the left, and take the right hand lane into Scheldestraat. Go straight at the traffic lights and the Hotel Okura is on the right, 500 metres further on.

Area

Around Amsterdam

Pets

False

Attractions

Shopping Arcade Onsite Rijksmuseum 10 Minutes Magna Plaza 10 Minutes Kalverstraat (shopping) 10 Minutes

Dining

Ciel BleuAt this restaurant French cuisine can be enjoyed, with a season bound menu, accompanied by an extensive choice of wines. The restaurant is open between 18:30 and 22:30 hrs. for dinner.YamazatoThis is an traditional Japanese restaurant which offers over 50 specialties, with 20 kinds of sushi and sashimi. The restaurant has a wonderful view of the Japanese garden, which enhances the experience of dining in style. It is open from 18:00 to 21:30 h .for dinner, from 12:00 to 14:00 h. for lunch and between 07:30 and 09:30 h. authentic Japanese breakfast can be ordered. Reserving is advised.The Teppanyaki Restaurant SazankaThis offers delightful fish- and meat dishes in open kitchen. Whilst Japan is comprised of 3000 islands, Sazanka is comprised of 11 unique 'cooking islands' which can seat seven to ten guests. The private areas are very suitable for business and/or festive meetings. It is open between 18:30 and 22:00 h. for diner, on request lunches for up to 10 guests can be arranged.Le Camelia BrasserieIt serves international season bound dishes in a colorful ambiance. It is open from 07:00 to 23:00 h. The '23 bar' is conveniently located on the 23rd floor and offers a wide variety of wines and no less than 17 types of champagne. Many delicacies accompany the range of refreshments and are prepared in the Ciel Bleu restaurant nearby.

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