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Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam
Rusland 17 | (formerly Radisson SAS), Amsterdam 1012 , The Netherlands
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great location, friendly staff, nice hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam

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4 of 5 stars
Michael from Vienna 20 contributions
Vienna
Mar 25, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Couples

We stayed at the Radisson SAS Amsterdam for 3 nights over easter 2008. Booked the hotel online via Expedia.de.

First of all, the location of the hotel is perfect, right in the middle of the city, at the edge of famous red light district and at a little canal.
We knew the hotel from passing by at several other visits in amsterdam, so I knew it has a huge atrium lobby with rooms facing into the lobby.
So I mailed to the hotel, that we would like a non-smoking room with two beds with a window to the street. I assume windows opening to the lobby make the room sticky since you dont get fresh air from the outside.

Arriving at the hotel we learned, that they could fulfill all of our wishes and we got a very nice room on 4th floor - 406.
Compared to the Marriott where we usually stay rooms are smaller, but still very nice. Bathrooms need some renovation, but still OK, nice amenities and good water pressure.
Staff all over the hotel is really nice and helpful. We did not eat at the hotel since its very pricy, bar is very cosy but also exxpensive.

Very positive: Hotel has free internet wifi access all over if you bring a laptop and offers free access to the internet in the business center including printing.
On departure day we asked for late checkout and were allowed to check-out at 3 PM.

Again, a very nice hotel, PERFECT location, rooms are OK, staff is very helpful and friendly, we would stay there again.

One additional tipp: If you are looking for great, local food. For 9 years now we have dinner at our favourite restaurant in Amsterdam. Very close to the Radisson in a little street, Berenstraat 12-
Family owned, very cosy atmosphere, great food. Also a lot of locals eat there, thats always a good sign for us. Make sure you reserve in advance, since its quite small, they get full every night.
http://www.zwaantje.demon.nl/

  • Liked — Location, very friendly staff, free internet access in the business center and free Wi-Fi
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay March 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since September 08, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival
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Great for Business, not so much as a tourist even though location is great

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam

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4 of 5 stars
pjatravel 40 contributions
London, United Kingdom
Mar 14, 2008 | Trip type: Business

I've stayed in this hotel numerous times over the years for business and find that it's wonderfully accomodating for the business person. The conference facilities are great for the 50 or so folks I've had the pleasure of working with during our stay here. It's always felt a bit strange to have to walk under the street to get to the conference facilities, but that's probably just me.

Internet access and a high degree of cleanliness and helpful staff for all sorts of one-off requests during our business meetings always makes me feel comfortable during my stays here. For business in Amsterdam, centrally located and close to anything else one might be interested in doing to augment their stay in Amsterdam, this hotel is highly recommended.

One odd comment overheard on a recent trip was "How can this be a 5 star hotel if the bar doesn't open until 1700?". I don't know the answer, but that is a very strange aspect of the place. The bar is, however, wonderful when opened (if a bit expensive).

Otherwise, another great stay! The management of this hotel are doing a great job.

  • Liked — Excellent sevice for the business traveller
  • Disliked — Bar open only at 17.00
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay March 2008
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Business colleagues
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 18, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Good location, ok hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam

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4 of 5 stars
HandP 28 contributions
Kingston, Surrey
Mar 7, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed at the Radisson SAS hotel in the Centre of Amsterdam for quick weekend break at the end of Feb 2008. The hotel is of reasonable quality with an impressive reception area. The corridors where the rooms are remind me of 1960s school corridors. The room was very comfortable however and of a good size. The bed was also comfy. Everything was clean and the shower was good. The hotel is in a quiet area and only a 15 min walk from the main shopping/red light district and Centraal Station. i would def stay here rather than right in the thick of it.

The hotel bar was quite nice but expensive (a glass of wine/fizz is tiny!) Overall it was a pleasant place to stay but was quite expensive. It was in a great location though and we would stay here again.

  • Liked — Good quiet central location
  • Disliked — Expensive for what it was
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since October 30, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Good, business hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam

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4 of 5 stars
Drschrebling 5 contributions
London
Mar 6, 2008

This was a hotel with a fantastic location, but be aware that it is very corporate in terms of vibe and set-up. However, if you are looking for a reliable, clean, functional hotel that is a great launch pad for the main attractions in Amsterdam, then this is the one for you.

It is only 5 mins from Dam Square, Main Shopping, Red-Light District, loads of restaurants and 10 mins walk from the main musuems (Anne Frank, Van Gogh) and main train station. We really enjoyed our stay in Amsterdam, spent very little time at the hotel, but were glad we'd booked a nice relaxing and professional hotel for our stay

One tip - make sure you have a quick visit to the Rusland Coffee Shop opposite the hotel!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Member since March 06, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
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Nice Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam

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3 of 5 stars
s0kutatsu 8 contributions
Kuala Lumpur
Feb 29, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Friends getaway
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Located in the centre of Amsterdam, just three blocks from busy Dam Square. The Stopera Theatre and the flower market are within two blocks. It's one kilometre to Amsterdam Centraal train station...

Clean, Cozy...and very friendly staff.

Enjoy my stay!!

  • Liked — Location & friendly staff
  • Disliked — None
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since September 03, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Theme / Amusement park, Business meeting / Event, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival
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Address: Rusland 17 | (formerly Radisson SAS), Amsterdam 1012 , The Netherlands