Need a suggestion for a hotel in Amsterdam Holland

[JoAnn Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close JoAnn]

We are heading to Amsterdam, Holland on July 13, arriving on the morning of the 14th and need a hotel for 2 nights. Our DD used her FF miles to get us there so we can take a 2 week river cruise to Vienna. But we can't board until the 16th. Any suggestions? We prefer inexpensive, clean, close to what ever there is to do in Amsterdam...downtown??? TIA.

[somerville Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close somerville]

I can't give you an inexpensive hotel suggestion, but I do recommend that you stay in the city center. There is enough there that you should be able to stay busy sightseeing for a couple of days. A lot of tourist sites are within walking distance. Enough to keep you busy for a couple of days.

[JoAnn Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close JoAnn]

Thank you...that helps me narrow down the area anyway! And it sounds as though that is just where we need to be.

[rklein01 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close rklein01]

You'll want to stay in one of the hotels in or near Dam Square

There's lots to see and do in Amsterdam. If nothing else, you need to visit the Reichsmuseum

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[JoAnn Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close JoAnn]

Yes, I definitely want to see the museums! There is too much excellent art there to miss! Thanks again for narrowing down the area!

[dwhm Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dwhm]

there is only one hotel

when visiting Amsterdam, I can only recommend you one hotel:

THE BULLDOG HOTEL


Hope you like it.


Dirk

[JoAnn Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close JoAnn]

Thanks for the suggestion Dirk. Their website is interesting. This looks like a very active, YOUNG crowd hotel/hostel. We are a mid-70's couple, so need something a little quieter and closer to the museum area, so not sure this hotel would be for us. But thanks.

[Pstreet1 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pstreet1]

We'll be in Amsterdam starting April 17th. We tried various booking sites, VRBO, Venare, etc., and weren't finding much--so we used Priceline; we
have the Marriott town center for less than $100.00 a night.

[JoAnn Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close JoAnn]

Yesterday DD asked if we had booked anything yet, and I said "no". Much of what I find has no A/C and many with narrow, steep stairs..no elevators, but I would try the Priceline/Hotel.com, etc. She said (oh how I love this girl) "Let me see if I can get you in either the Marriott or the Renaissance Inn with my points...I have half a million points now". She is checking this week.

[dwhm Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dwhm]

how about hotel bookings with RCI Points?

what are your experiences? would be nice to hear from mebers using RCI points to book hotels. In europe i basically start always with Hotel Reservation Service (HRS) for hotels.

[dwhm Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dwhm]

a little hint for Amsterdam

Yesterday DD asked if we had booked anything yet, and I said "no". Much of what I find has no A/C and many with narrow, steep stairs..no elevators, but I would try the Priceline/Hotel.com, etc. She said (oh how I love this girl) "Let me see if I can get you in either the Marriott or the Renaissance Inn with my points...I have half a million points now". She is checking this week.

Sorry, i could not be of more help regarding your hotel but maybe i can be of a little help. Get the " I Amsterdam Card". as a RCI Member, just go here:

I amsterdam Card - City Pass for Amsterdam

additional Products regarding Amsterdam, depending on your taste:

Sightseeing, tours, attractions and events - book online

Hope you have fun there...

[JoAnn Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close JoAnn]

Thanks for the links for the discounts!!! I'll be ordering a couple before we go. And for the HRS link too. I'll do more checking now for hotels.