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Hotel class 4.0 of 5
S Gravesandestraat 51, Amsterdam 1092 AA, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars
J4yda   1 contribution
London
Nov 13, 2009 | Trip type: Couples New

This was my third trip to Amsterdam and Hotel Arena was without doubt the best hotel I have stayed in. The service I received leading up to my trip was great, I had some initial queiries which I e-mailed through and a lovely gentleman called Robert Leon was very prompt and efficient with each of his responses. On arrival the... more

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3 of 5 stars
jeni128   1 contribution
surrey
Nov 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples New

Hotel was OK done nice, but found the room very small, the bathroom very unusal and did smell quite bad, and not very private, i am married, but even so no need to be able to see everything that goes on in there from the bed that was right up next to it... hard to move around the room as... more

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4 of 5 stars
Gingergothpod   1 contribution
London
Nov 2, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I wasn't sure what to expect from this hotel as it looked beautiful on it's company website but has mixed reviews on this site - and was also described as budget by lonely planet guide. But it was really great - beautifully converted building, very stylish and a lovely room (very unusual as it was over 2 levels but worked... more

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HotelArenaManagement, Management

Thank you very much for you kind comments and recommendation. Your complaint on the bath room smell is spot on. We indeed had some drainage blockage. We have taken care of it and thank you for not letting it effect your overall comfort at Hotel Arena. Please visit us again in the (near) future. Till then, RL

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4 of 5 stars
Marina107   21 contributions
Bristol, United Kingdom
Nov 1, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We booked this hotel for a really good price . It is a lovely hotel, spacious, wonderful breakfast (especially the homemade rolls) and just a quick train ride from the city centre. We also ate at the restaurant in the hotel one evening and then headed to the club in the hotel, both were definitely worth it. I would totally... more

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2 of 5 stars
investigator312   1 contribution
Chicago
Oct 17, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

There are plusses and minuses for this hotel. The cleaning and maid service is problematic. They always left some mess. I had broken glass in one corner of the room all 5 days. They never provided new coffee, which was a real problem since I had jetlag, and was waking up early each morning. The first time I noticed, I... more

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1 of 5 stars
menapian98   1 contribution
Dublin
Sep 19, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed here with my girlfriend for 3 nights at the end of August. Had a most enjoyable stay and as with all the other reviews here cannot fault the hotel itself. When checking in the receptionist took my card for pre-authorisation and I was told it would not be charged. Standard for any Hotel and obviously I had no issue... more

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HotelArenaManagement, Revenue Manager

Deposits are not just common in Amsterdam, is it custom around the world. We have responded (here on this site) before to deposit issues and misunderstandings. We will never charge credit cards falsely! Upon Check-out, authorisations are automatically released. However, you paid with another card than the one used to make the deposit and then the release takes a bit...

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5 of 5 stars
marselkuzyakov   13 contributions
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sep 13, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

this hotel is one of the best in Amsterdam, even if not centrally located. the reviews saying that it takes 5 minutes to get to the center are not realistic if you define what the center of amsterdam really is, plan for at least 15 minutes and then some (there are a couple of trams that go to the center,... more

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HotelArenaManagement, Revenue Manager

Thank you very much for your review. You are right on getting to the city centre. Although the hotel is just about 20 meters from the ‘Start of the centre’, the heart of Amsterdam is by foot around 20,25 minutes; by tram 5 stops away. Your review also said, you stayed with us almost two years ago. Please, check out...

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4 of 5 stars
MammaGabi   4 contributions
Roma, Lazio
Sep 12, 2009 | Trip type: Family

Service was great and we thought we had an excellent deal on our 3 night stay. Staff was very helpful at all times, rooms where very well decorated and the bed was excellent. We stayed in a double store room and had a wonderful view of the canal. A baby crib was available for us and all in wall we... more

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4 of 5 stars
chriskonstapel   1 contribution
Netherlands
Sep 8, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We had a great stay in a beautifull room 265 (ask for it!). The room was big with a good bed (one of the first good beds in a hotel and we've seen a few) and a tub in the room. Large bathroom with shower was also available. The room was at the end of a hall so very quiet,... more

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5 of 5 stars
paulin43   1 contribution
merseyside
Sep 3, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

get a price for taxi before hand they will rip you off charged 20euro going -10 return hotel got taxi back for us. expect two pay double for everything 5or 6 euro a pint 18/20 euro for a steak but it was good. get the pass for the trams hop on an off all day and use on the late... more

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Address: S Gravesandestraat 51, Amsterdam 1092 AA, The Netherlands