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Swissotel

Damrak 96, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Swissotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 144 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 144 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "I will not hesitate to book again and think it was wonderful hotel for the price." source Orbitz

    "we loved this hotel, great place to eat right next store in the AM, great restaurants and bars right across the street and the best money exchange place right next store." source Hotels.com

    "We had A/C problems, but overall, this was the best place I've ever stayed while traveling in Europe." source Travelocity

    "I would stay again at this hotel only for the excellent location - close to shopping, tourist area, red light district, etc." source Expedia

    "if you prefer a quieter area, I would recommend hotels further from the center near the Rijks Museum, or outer canal area, etc." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "Our rooms were very clean, though mine (a double) was very small." source Hotels.com

    "Hotel is in the City Centre close to tourist area; the hotel is lacking service; maids never cleaned room and staff not real friendly; also hotel we tried several times to get wake up call and 24-hour room service and no one answered the phones; very noisy hotel at night; air didn't work." source Travelocity

    "Its easily accessible by foot & train, clean w air conditioning & very quite." source Expedia

    "Our 2 adjoining rooms on the 2nd floor were spacious by Euro standards with clean modern design, espresso maker and mini." source Travelocity

    "Rooms are redone with a modern edge and cute and clean as a whistle." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Good quality hotel with polite helpful staff will certainly use this hotel again." source Skoosh

    "Excellent Location, close to major attractions Tram in front of hote friendly staff." source Orbitz

    "The Swissotel Amsterdam provides friendly, competent service, occassionally going out of their way to follow-up on requests such as restaurant suggestions, etc." source Travelocity

    "Good service, courteous staff." source Orbitz

    "The service was great; we arrived early and were given a room immediately." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "If you're going to be in Amsterdam for only a few days like we were, the location is fantastic." source Hotels.com

    "It is a beautiful location, with a kind and gracious staff, I loved it." source Travelocity

    "It was located within walking distance to the train station (even with luggage) and provided luggage storage since we arrived at 8am until our room was ready." source Expedia

    "well located right at dam square. quiet even though the neighborhood is lively." source Hotels.com

    "very safe and the best location." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Great price, even the breakfast was good for it being a continental breakfast." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "It pays to ask for details about the room you will get. Also, as I suppose is common in Europe, I asked for and was supposed to get a 'king bed' room, but both the rooms I had were simply two twin beds pushed together - obviously this is not the same as a single king bed because you can fall through the division between the beds." source Hotels.com

    "I arrived early and my room was not ready-I was given complimentary cocktails in the lobby and room ready in 5 minutes." source Travelocity

    "My husband and I loved the room with windows; very limited # of rooms with full view of the Dam Sq; hotel may not have been fully booked." source Expedia

    "Room decor is modern, but our room had several semi-repaired items (hole in doors, cabinets, etc." source Travelocity

More information on Swissotel

Swissotel Amsterdam arguably boasts the best location in town, right at Dam Square in the very heart of the city centre, close to the city's major sites and shopping areas. Amsterdam Central Station is only a short walk from the hotel. Behind its 19th century historical facade, Swissotel Amsterdam offers appealing, modern-styled, soundproofed and air-conditioned guestrooms, which provide a calm, comfortable oasis of quiet amidst the hum of bustling city life.All guests have free access to the modern work out centre featuring state-of-the-art cardio vascular equipment.Swissotel Amsterdam offers complimentary use of internet in the Business Centre. Facilities include 3 workstations, a colour printer and copier, scanner, DVD/CD player and burner, multimedia card reader (compatible with different sizes), USB access and photo editing software.A 5% city tax is to be paid at the hotel. Swissotel Amsterdam is 100% non-smoking.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

109 rooms.109

Total Floors:

6 floors.

Rooms:

Classic room:This room type offers one king size bed or twin beds. The bathroom features a bath, shower, toilet and a hairdryer. In-house movies on demand are directly linked to TV, and all rooms feature mini bar, a Nespresso coffee machine and an in-room safe. Two telephones with voice mail capability are provided and LAN and wireless connectivity are also available.Premium room:This room type offers one king size bed or twin beds and is tastefully decorated and well appointed for your comfort. The bathroom offers a bath, shower, toilet and a hairdryer. In-house movies on demand are directly linked to TV, and all rooms feature mini bar, a Nespresso coffee machine and an in-room safe. Two telephones with voice mail capability are provided and LAN and wireless connectivity are also available.Junior Suites:This room type offers one king size bed and is prominently located on the front side of the hotel, overlooking colourful Dam Square. These spacious rooms also provide a comfortable lounge area with sofa, foot stool and coffee table and feature a large bathroom with a hairdryer, separate shower and toilet. Junior suites also feature flat screen TV's, a DVD player, a separate CD music player and in-house movies on demand are directly linked to TV, and all rooms feature mini bar, a Nespresso coffee machine and an in-room safe, an iron and ironing board and a bathrobe and slippers are also provided. Four telephones, including one DECT phone which can be used anywhere within the hotel, all feature voice mail capability are provided and LAN and wireless connectivity are also available.

Cancellation Policy

-24 hours, You can cancel until 18.00 the day before arrival. For cancelations after this time we will charge 1 night's stay as a cancelation fee. Rates are inclusive of VAT and exclude 5% city tax, which will be added to your hotel bill

Directions

20 kilometers from Schiphol Airport, 800 meteres from central train station, 55 kilometers from The Hague- home to the Dutch government and the Peace Palace, 5 kilometers from RAI exhibition center. In the heart of the financial district of Amsterdam short stroll to the exciting night life of Amsterdam most tourist attractions at walking distance from hotel Public transportation stops in front of hotel.

Area

Amsterdam.

Attractions

Anne Frank House 10 Minutes Artis Zoo 20 Minutes The Rijksmuseum 15 Minutes Canal Tours 1 Minute Diamond Factories 1 Minute Madame Tussauad Scenerama 1 Minute Van Gogh Museum and Windmills 15 Minutes The Scheepvaart Museum 10 Minutes

Dining

Dam PlazaThe modern styled restaurant Dam Plaza is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. * After breakfast, the restaurant is open till midnight and offers a variety of sandwiches, soups, salads, fish and meat dishes, and pastas. * Besides a bite to eat, you can also relax while enjoying a cup of coffee or a nice glass of wine. * This year is the first year you may find terraces all year round in Amsterdam. In Summer enjoy a refreshing drink on our terrace, while in Winter time you may keep yourself warm with a hot chocolate while enjoying all the activities on Dam Square.

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