Location
This city hotel lies in the pretty, outskirts Amsterdam, directly adjacent to the main train station Zaandam, with direct trainlinks to the centre of Amsterdam (12 minutes) and Schiphol Airport (16 minutes). You can reach the RAI convention centre by car or public transport within 25 minutes. The motorway is 5 minutes away by car and the hotel offers free parking. This is the ideal stopover point for both business and leisure travellers. Well worth a visit in the city are the canals, the warehouses and the museums as well as the Zaanse marshlands that feature historical windmills, the cheese market in Alkmaar and picturesque Volendam.
Facilities
10 junior suites, 3 suites and 146 double rooms are located on 12 storeys and can be reached by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park (for a fee). Other services include room service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. In some rooms, a terrace is included as standard. Rooms include a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi are provided as well. Guests can take advantage of the nightly turndown service. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. The hotel has family rooms and 159 non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the hotel offers cycling/mountain biking. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym, callisthenics and aerobics. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna and a steam bath. Subject to charge: massage treatments.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.