Hapimag Amsterdam? Other options?

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

So it looks like the Burgundy portion of our trip to France is getting scrapped and we may go to Amsterdam for a few days instead. How is the location of the Hapimag there? Are there any centrally located timeshares? We want to be in the city center (or equivalent). Hotel reco's welcome, too. TIA

[Carolinian Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Carolinian]

There used to be an RCI-affiliated timeshare located on the beach, a short and easy train ride from Amsterdam Central Station, but its members voted to disband, sell the property, and divide money. Other than Hapimag (which you would have to rent if you are not a member since they no long trade through DAE and DRI like they used to), there are no timeshare options in Amsterdam.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

There used to be an RCI-affiliated timeshare located on the beach, a short and easy train ride from Amsterdam Central Station, but its members voted to disband, sell the property, and divide money. Other than Hapimag (which you would have to rent if you are not a member since they no long trade through DAE and DRI like they used to), there are no timeshare options in Amsterdam.

Thanks, I remember when that place used to come up but we would like to be a little more central anyway. A friend just recommended NH Carlton hotel by the flower market.

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

If an apartment could work....

http://www.shortstay-apartment.com/a...=f&bedroom1=on

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

If an apartment could work....

http://www.shortstay-apartment.com/a...=f&bedroom1=on

Thanks, Ang! We will likely be with another couple, so an apartment might work. We are eagerly awaiting their decision. Might be tough to coordinate bc we are pretty much locked into our dates due to prior planning.

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

We've been happy with Priceline in Amsterdam. We also stayed at the Hilton, which was kind of in the suburbs, a short ride to city center, but not as good as being in the center to begin with as we were with the Marriott, which was what we got with Priceline.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

We've been happy with Priceline in Amsterdam. We also stayed at the Hilton, which was kind of in the suburbs, a short ride to city center, but not as good as being in the center to begin with as we were with the Marriott, which was what we got with Priceline.

I was wondering about Priceline. I will check the neighborhood search criteria as well as Biddingfortravel to see if we might be able make that work. Thanks!

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

I was wondering about Priceline. I will check the neighborhood search criteria as well as Biddingfortravel to see if we might be able make that work. Thanks!

Send Garry, Ireland's Call a pm. He has had much success bidding on eBay for actual hotel certs sold by Marriott for the various European hotels. And I believe he has stayed in Amsterdam. I am going to give this a try for a early summer 2015 trip to Europe.

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

Groupon has what looks like some nice offerings for restaurants...Yummy!

http://cities.groupon.nl/amsterdam/?...FQxo7Aod3FIAfQ

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

I know someone I trust and can ask if you e-mail the dates.

[taffy19 Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close taffy19]

The Marriott in Amsterdam is very close to the Central Train Station so you can walk it easily if you travel light. We noticed this at most Marriotts in each city and country. We used the Eurorail and liked it very much but renting a car is better yet but parking a car is very expensive and hard to find in the center of most cities.

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

Thanks, I remember when that place used to come up but we would like to be a little more central anyway. A friend just recommended NH Carlton hotel by the flower market.

We have stayed at the NH hotels in Siena and Florence and was very pleased with our stays. I would not hesitate to book a NH hotel again.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

We have stayed at the NH hotels in Siena and Florence and was very pleased with our stays. I would not hesitate to book a NH hotel again.

If we travel with our friends, I think this is where we will end up. I made a cancelable reservation for now.

[Ireland's Call Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ireland's Call]

Indeed Marriott are still selling on eBay (using a German travel agent with 99% rating ) but have not seen Amsterdam recently. I know NL hotels from other cities and can support the recommendations ..hope all works out well for you .
(example from e Bay Marriott Renaissance Paris for $100 per room inc breakfast !!)
Enjoy your vacation
Garry

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Well, I thought I'd bring this thread back up to date, our friends are joining us and we've each booked at NH Carlton, they were too last minute for us to do anything else and this is the place they always stay. Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions. I just took a look at the Groupons using Angela's link, and I must say that the offering for "body sugaring" sounds uniquely Amsterdam-esque...