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InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
Since the opening in 1867 the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam has been celebrated as the most beautiful and luxurious hotel in the Netherlands and ranks with the best hotels in the world. The stately hotel elegantly dominates a quiet, though central section of the Amstel River bank and is within walking distance of the famous Dutch canals.
InteContinental Amstel Amsterdam
Professor Tulpplein 1
1018 GX Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0)20 622 6060/ Fax: +31 (0)20 622 5808
Email: amstel@ihg.com
www.amsterdam.intercontinental.com
Home away from home
Each luxury suite and executive room is perfectly suited for business or pleasure and is fully air-conditioned. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art flatscreen television with an in-house entertainment system with all (inter)national channels, including CNN, BBC World and Al Jazeera, a large range of movies, DVD-player, docking station for IPods and other modern features. The hotel is equipped with wireless Internet access in all rooms and suites as well as in the public areas. The marble bathrooms are fitted with a separate toilet and a separate shower stall whose giant, gushing showerhead stimulates the relaxing effect of a natural waterfall.
Limousine and Boat Service
The Amstel can offer an exclusive fleet of chauffeur driven limousines, which are always available for airport transfers and personally guided tours. Guests wishing to drive to the Amstel may take advantage of the secured and valet parking service, which is offered at a nominal charge.
As the Amstel enjoys a special location on the riverside, three authentic canal boats,
“La Reine” for a maximum of 15 people, “Libelle” for a maximum of 24 people and “Prix d’eau” for a maximum of 12 people are available to guests wishing to tour the beautiful and renowned canals of Amsterdam. The Amstel can cater for a cocktail party, light lunch or dinner upon request for a maximum of 8 guests on “La Reine” and “Prix d’eau” and 10 on “Libelle”.
Meet and Assist Service
The InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam’s exclusive Meet and Assist Service greets hotel guests at the aircraft door as they step out onto the arrival gate. Our trained representatives whisk our guests through priority clearance of passport and customs formalities. These travel industry experts are versed in many languages including Japanese and Arabic. They can answer all questions about Amsterdam and the Netherlands, national customs and almost anything an arriving visitor might want to know about Dutch life.
Banquet and Conference Rooms
The elegant décor and rich traditional character of our six banqueting suites have made the Amstel the premier meeting place for Amsterdam’s smartest and most elegant business and social gatherings. The Amstel’s “from boardroom to ballroom” concept offers the perfect option for meetings for up to 180 guests, receptions for 350, dinner and cocktails for 175, or an intimate lunch for 10. The spectacular Spiegelzaal (Mirror Room) reflects all the elegance of Amsterdam’s most famous ballroom. All six banqueting suites enjoy natural daylight and many also offer stunning views over the Amstel River. Additionally, all rooms have been installed with state-of-the-art audio-visual and telecommunication equipment. Guests can enjoy a newly fitted, modern business centre.
Dining at the Amstel
The restaurant ‘La Rive’, a Michelin Star awarded restaurant, has long been one of the country’s most renowned restaurants serving à la Carte delicacies in a club atmosphere. It can seat 80 guests, including the spectacular Wine Room (maximum of sixteen guests) where grand vintages are kept.
A lunch or a dinner in ‘La Rive’ is the culinary experience connoisseurs expect in the world’s finest restaurants. Every dish is an individual creation, classical in the best French tradition, but taking into account the current preference for light and healthy eating.
Chef de Cuisine at restaurant La Rive is Rogér Rassin.
Our terrace on the bank of the Amstel River features exclusive “Hugenot” furniture and handcrafted Italian tiles.
Breakfast in ‘La Rive’, the Amstel Lounge, the Health Club (poolside), or in your room, is truly world class. Buffets may have become the norm in many hotels, but not at the Amstel which, reverts to an old tradition, breakfast à la Carte, comprising of specialities from all over the world.
The Amstel Lounge and its terrace, with impressive views spanning the river, offers light meals throughout the day, an outstanding afternoon tea and the best cappuccino in town. The Amstel Bar & Brasserie is a unique place for an informal drink, lunch or dinner, and also offers a late evening supper after the theatre or a concert.
Because of Dutch legislation the entire Amstel Hotel and its outlets are smoke-free.
Amstel Health & Fitness Club
The Amstel Hotel has long been associated with health and vitality. As early as 1870, Doctor John Mezger introduced medical gymnastic exercises and massage to the hotel. His reputation reached European royalty and aristocracy, who came to stay specially to make use of his services.
Guests can relax in the fully equipped Health & Fitness Club with its large 15 meter heated indoor pool located at the river level with a beautiful view of historical bridges, whirlpool (Jacuzzi), sauna, fitness studio, Turkish bath and solarium. Professional masseurs and trainers are at guests’ disposal. A designated lift carries guests from the hotel area to the Health & Fitness Club.
Guests
In the Amstel’s long history, it has welcomed numerous renowned guests, ranging from (inter)national Royalty to Presidents, luminaries of the arts and entertainment, and business people from various ranges; all have chosen the Amstel as their preferred address in Amsterdam.
Royal Families Stay at The InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
Celebrating anniversaries and other festive occasions at the Amstel has become a tradition, which continues today, for the Dutch Royal Family. Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus held their wedding reception here. In 1962 the Amstel was the venue for Princess (then Queen) Juliana and Prince Bernhard’s silver-wedding party at the hotel, which was attended by most of the world’s aristocracy.
On February 2, 2002 the historic hotel again played a prominent role during the wedding weekend of HRH Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Maxima Zorreguieta. During three days the Amstel InterContinental Amsterdam became the private residence of over fifty Royal guests and other international personalities. Eleven Kings & Queens, thirteen Crown Princes & Crown
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