The SWISSOTEL was our base for a long New yrs eve weekend. We booked a mini package from the Uk which included the flight and room which turned out tobe a great deal. The stack rates per night were quite a bit more than what we paid, (rooms on the hotel brochure are advertised at 145 euros per night) so it certainly pays to shop around.
We arrived at the train station, from the airport,and the location of this hotel was perfect…just a 15 minute walk down the main street,located on the corner of Dam square.
We arrived with heavy backpacks and in a huge blizzard and still made it from train station to hotel without needing a taxi!! The staff on reception spoke great English as well as trying to help us with some Dutch words. They were friendly and helpful.
Our room was a nice big size but the décor was a little flowery, which reminded me more of a motel than a luxury hotel. The furniture, however, was lovely, pale wood, extra chairs, TV (complete with porn!!), telephones, iron, robes, safe, etc.
The bathroom was also big, with a bath/shower and big vanity area.The mirror was trippy with view upon view of ourselves (no, it wasn't the drugs) The only downside was the useless hairdryer. It was a really old style and would have taken about an hour or more to dry hair as it was so crap. Not really a major problem, but as it was -5 outside coulda done with drying hair once in a while.
For business travellers (or even keen IgoUgo folk), they do have a pretty good Internet room with about 6 computers.
We didn’t get breakfast included in our package and didn’t really care as there were so many great places close by to get Dutch pancakes or just about anything.
Being located in Dam square the Swissotel was very central to everything and a tram stop was just outside for those days you just don't feel like walking.