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Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam
Rusland 17 | (formerly Radisson SAS), Amsterdam 1012, The Netherlands
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Fab Location - Great Rooms

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam

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5 of 5 stars
BrickwallDad 6 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Jul 27, 2008 | Trip type: Family

We are actually still at the hotel as we write this review (we leave in the morning). We were totally surprised by the quality of the property considering its central location in the old section of amsterdam. We expected a very small room in a fair building. However, the building is very modern (to American standards), the lobby large & open (as per photos on this site), multiple reception staff (very helpful). We are a family of 5 and took 2 rooms (a double and triple). We were upgraded for our double to a business class room (quite large with nice add ons like cappucino maker, robes, slippers, etc.), the triple was even larger (an executive room) with the same add ons). The kids were so happy (a bigger room than mom & dad!).

The location could not be better. Totally central to everything. We could walk to every location and site we wanted (and we did). The street is toally quiet (except for occasional cars and motor bikes, but the windows were sealed to minimze those sounds even on floor 2).

The only complaint was the price of the breakfast - we took a pass on that and just hit the local pastry shops for coffee and pastry in the AM's.

A must do is a bike tour of the city. We did the 10AM tour with orange bikes. Great time, great way to see the city and get some
excercise as well.

We selected places to eat based on location (quiet with nice views) as we traveled about the city. No dissapointments here. There are so many great little places, just stay away from the most crowded tourist trap areas if you can.

Best sites: Ann Frank's house, Van Gough, canal boat tour (do first thing to get your bearings), walk the Jordan and "9 streets), of course a walk in the Red Light - don't be shy! The Portugese Jewish Synagouge. Finally the various squares and the big central park (lovely).

This was our second trip here in 3 years, but first with the kids (18, 15, and 13), they loved it! It is part of a 3 city tour (London, Amsterdam, and Paris). See our review of London K+K George hotel as well.

  • Liked — location, rooms
  • Disliked — price of optional breakfast - we said no
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 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 July 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with teenagers
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since July 26, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • 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
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TOP NOTCH

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam

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5 of 5 stars
A140 7 contributions
Dublin, Ireland
Jul 15, 2008 | Trip type: Family

Stay here on average 3 times a year it's great. Perfect location, coffee shop across the road, shopping nearby, excellant standards and veryt helpful staff. Pricey for parking but that's Amsterdam!
I have stayed here with my young child also and it's very child friendly, I was here for a week with her and had a great time. Very clean and helpfull as I had to call a doctor for my husband while there and he was treated in the room and the hotel sent out a taxi to collect his prescription for us so I didn't have to drag the baby around to the chemist ( I actually knew where it was but the average tourist wouldn't ) My partner is half Dutch so we are well travelled in Holland and this is one of the best value for ***** stars Hotel , with a great location and no sleeze around you....

  • Liked — Rooms , Location, bathrooms
  • Disliked — Price for parking 45 euro per day
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 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 November 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with young children
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since July 13, 2008
  • 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 Young singles, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Theme / Amusement park, Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping, Other
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Very nice

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam

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4 of 5 stars
leehal 12 contributions
Durham, England
Jul 8, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Booked this hotel through Expedia and think the price was quite heavily discounted, 5 nights in a 5 star hotel for 500 GBP.

Hotel is in a nice quiet street a few hundred yards from the red light district - everything is within easy access.

We are staying on a room only basis, charge for breakfast in your room is a whopping 30 euro, not sure how much it is in the restaurant but it will be expensive.

We have had room service, 2 x burger and chips and a bottle of wine for 60 euro - not a bad price, excellent quality.

We are staying in the main block of the hotel, room is large and has everything you need - TV, safe, mini bar (mega expensive), tea/coffee making facilities, free wi-fi, trouser press, desk, arm chair etc

Room and bathroom are really clean - read some negative comments relating to the toiletries provided but they seem fine to us.

Bed is comfortable and the linen is really good quality.

Hotel staff are very friendly and attentive, they have helped me obtain a rollator/wheeled walker and seem very knowledgeable about all things relating to Amsterdam.

Taxis ordered by the hotel are great, so far we have had a nice big BMW and a Mercedes, nice to travel in luxury - fares are reasonable too.

We even had a phone call from the manager asking our opinion on the hotel with regards to cleanliness, concierge, movies, food etc

Really cannot fault the hotel in any way, we are used to staying in top end hotels in the USA such as Sofitel, Loews etc and this is on a par with them.

  • Liked — Location is great, very clean.
  • Disliked — Mini bar and restaurant/bar are expensive.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 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 July 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since May 14, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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Perfect location, marvellous rooms

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam

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4 of 5 stars
BelfastMunsterfan 3 contributions
belfast
Jun 24, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Just returned from a city break weekend where myself and my wife stayed in this 4 star hotel. I had read reviews from Tripadvisor and decided to book the hotel, with the hotels own website where the prices are pretty much the same as hotel booking sites.
Hotel is 5 mins away or 10 euros away from Central Station.
Rooms very clean, however not much space. Our room was overlooking thye inner atrium/reception and the window opened inwards, so not much room.
We had an american breakfast which was a basic enough continental breakfast which was 49 euros for two people which we taught was steep.
If i was returning to amsterdam id stay here again, but probaly get a room facing onto the street, and eat elsewhere.
As it was our wedding anniversary, i'd requested a room upgrade and was upgraded to a deluxe room, which was a nice touch

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since November 24, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Well located

Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam

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3 of 5 stars
jthejock 4 contributions
Galway
Jun 16, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Stayed in the hotel for our wedding anniversary in May. After getting off the train in Central station it took a little while to get our bearings, but soon found our way around and found the hotel. Amsterdam hotels are expensive, but the Radisson is very nice. One comment would be that the room (superior) was a bit on the small side with about 5 steps up from the bathroom to the bed. All in all I would recommend as a very central base for touring this beautiful city.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay May 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since April 17, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Shopping
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Address: Rusland 17 | (formerly Radisson SAS), Amsterdam 1012, The Netherlands