Comments on: Which hotel location is more convenient for sight seeing in Amsterdam?

By: UGOGIRL

UGOGIRL — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:25:59 +0000

I agree with the others. Leidseplein seemed to be the area we spent most of our time in and you can easily catch the tram that runs between the trainstation and Leidseplein. Dress warm!! I'm jealous!
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By: Where am I?

Where am I? — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:47:59 +0000

I would choose Marriott, because it's at a better location. Renaissance is in a busy traffic area, unless you want to travel by train outside Amsterdam, rhan the Renaissance is closer to the train station.
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By: Nikko-Shonin

Nikko-Shonin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:13:59 +0000

Renaissance Hotel would be more central for the major attractions ….make sure you rug up, it can get chilly….have a great time..
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By: tonalc1

tonalc1 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:25:59 +0000

I like the Marriott, and I prefer the Leidseplein neighborhood to the Central/Dam Square area. Plus, the Marriott breakfast is quite yummy.

Both have good access to trams. The Marriott is quite close to the canal tour boats (if that interests you).

PS–it’s cold
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I just got back from Amsterdam for the 7th time

By: PedestrianMe

PedestrianMe — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:50:59 +0000

The Renaissance is in a really tacky area of fast food chains and annoying tourists. Tons of traffic. The Marriot’s location is great, Leidseplein is an ideal location. I’ve seen that hotel from the outside often and dream of a day I could afford it.

I’m sorry, I have to disagree with the answer above. Damrak, the street near the Renaissance, is simply awful.
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By: slushe420

slushe420 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:14:59 +0000

The Renaissance by all means (I’ve been to Amsterdam, and I am a hotel manager of 8 years ). The location is beautiful and close to stuff thats historic, and entertainment – the redlight district, the hard rock, lots of tours n stuff.
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