Location. The venue for John and Yokos 1969 Bed in for peace, this V shaped canal front hotel mirrors the symmetrical Berlage architecture of its exclusive Amsterdam district, one kilometre from Vondelpark. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is a 25 minute drive, 15 kilometres away.
Hotel Features. In winter months guests can sink into leather armchairs and warm up in front of the fire of the hotel bar overlooking the marina. During warmer times the garden offers a canopied sun terrace and lawn, where guests and locals enjoy drinks and barbecues with views over the canal. As well as an onsite hair salon, a boutique provides a range of designer clothing, and there is also a gift shop. The adjoining health club is open to guests (surcharge) and includes a gym, sauna and Turkish steam room. There is secure parking on site (surcharge).
The Hilton Amsterdams restaurant, Robertos, serves Italian dishes, fish and seafood specialities and Sunday brunches. Coffees, pastries and sandwiches are available in the Issimo caf�.
There are four golf courses and two driving ranges within 15 kilometres of the hotel. The two public courses are open to anyone, and members of British clubs can also play at the private clubs.
Guestrooms. The Hilton Hotel Amsterdam has 271 air conditioned guestrooms spread over 10 floors. Decor is light and cheery with contemporary beech wood furnishings, and beds with duvets. A pillow menu is offered, and amenities include desks with direct dial phones, wireless Internet, tea/coffee making facilities, minibars, and 21 inch flatscreen TVs with pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tubs, hair dryers, and soap menus.
Expert Tip. Guests can order picnic baskets and hire bicycles from the hotel reception. It is just a short ride from the Hilton Amsterdam to the Vodelpark (one kilometre away), a peaceful expanse of green where Amsterdammers enjoy picnics accompanied by open air concerts and theatre over the summer months.
Fees:
Please note that a city tax, to be paid at check out, may apply to this booking. This charge is not included in the rates.
Rates:
243.3397 - 538.52 NLG
Year Property Opened: 1962
Year Property Renovated: 1998
Number Of Rooms: 50
Number Of Floors: 10
Check In Time: 1400
Check Out Time: 1200
Amenities:
Fitness Facility
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Business Center
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms
Hilton Amsterdam
Apollolaan 138
Amsterdam, Netherlands 1077 BG
Driving Directions:
Getting there. There is a railway station in the terminals central hall, under Schiphol Plaza; direct trains run to Amsterdam Centraal Station approximately every 15 minutes and take 10 15 minutes. A taxi from the station to the hotel should cost �10 15. Taxis are also available from outside the arrivals hall and cost in the region of �40 to the hotel.
Every ten minutes between 6 AM and 9 PM the Connexxion Schiphol Hotel Shuttle bus leaves from platform A7, situated just outside Arrivals hall and stops in front of the Hilton Amsterdam. Tickets are available on the bus and at the hotel reception desk (12 EUR one way).