Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
- billmoy
- First Reviewer
- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
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Not what I expected
- August 1, 2008
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I was told this was a 5 star hotel. I dont think the hotel deserves this rating. Construction is still going on as of the end of the July 2008. On travel website it states that construction would end July1. The elevators were small only about 4 people could fit in them. We did not receive a paper in front of oiur door every day. The lobby was not the grand room as shown in pictures online -- it was a small room in the back of the building.
Breakfast for 1 was around 24 EURO.
The good thing is that they offered bottle water free every day in the lobby. This is also located near Central Station and is right off the main street of shops. Our room was nice and clean. Our beds were very comfortable. Room service was prompt.
Pricey but good
- July 10, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Trip went great. Staff was friendly and helpful. Sinks are a little more stylish than functional. A little issue with shower not draining quickly. Otherwise room was great for two people. Cost is expensive (as with all high-end hotels in center of Amsterdam). Location is right by the train station and a 5-10 minute walk from Dam square, but it's a little too far north to be considered a prime spot. It is, however, less than 1 block off the #2 and #5 tram lines, so this is not a big deal. If you have cash, don't think twice about staying here after they finish construction later this summer. Not quite as nice as the Krasnapolsky (on Dam Square) or Pulitzer (with it's funky rooms), but a nice, comfortable place.
Should be great once renovations are complete.
- March 19, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Location can't be beat. Great new rooms. But if you need daytime sleep now, forgetaboutit, there is loud construction during the day. It is supposed to start at 8am, but I got a pounding at 7:30am one morning and even though it stopped after a fashion (in response to mine and others calls to the front desk) it is not fun to be in the room during the day. At night on the other hand, to be in the room is to be in a comfortable and quiet place. If I could change anything I'd improve the window treatment to seal off the light better for late sleeping. My only complaint was that I didn't get my anticipated wake up call on my departure date.
Good service, fast service and nice people.
- March 10, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Be sure to contact the hotel for a specific room. Automatically put in a inside room, the second room had an outside view. The view was better but room 626 should not should not be given to guest. It was recently renovated, poor lighting in the bathroom, A huge pertrusion in the wall where I hit my head twice. They told me it happens to people all the time. We were offered a different room for $150.00 dollars more a night. Also the furthest room from the evevator. The staff was wonderful in every other way. Don't necessarly take their recomendation on local food. The Italian was good.
Best spot in Amsterdam
- January 26, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I have stayed all over Amsterdam and this place is one of my favorites. The location is perfect. It is a short walk from Central Station and within walking distance to many good restaurants, the Ann Frank House, and the REd Light District, Dam Square. The Museums are a short train ride away, take train line 2 or 5 from Central Station to Leidseplein. The trains shut down at midnight so it is nice to not have to take a taxi back to your hotel if you are out partying. The REnaissance is just a short walk from bars. It is still a short ways from all of the hustle and bustle so it stays nice and quiet at night so you can sleep. Some of the other nice hotels back up to the REd Light District and stay noisy until the early morning hours.
You need to MAKE SURE you have a NEW, renovated room at this hotel. When I was there it was half and half. If you can not get upgraded and have to pay a little extra, it is worth it. I peeked into an old room and they looked pretty bad. My room had brand new everything. The room is really small like most hotels in Amsterdam, but everything is of good quality. Flat Panel LCD TV, good shower, comfortable bed, new carpet. Ask for a room that faces the street. The ones that face inside look straight into a brick wall.
The restaurant and room service situation is not very good, so plan on eating out. "coffeshop" RESIN is right around the corner and opens at 7AM and stays open til 1 AM ! Unusual for most coffeshops. Staff is corteous and friendly. Highly recommend this place, Location, Location, Location ! ! !