Budget conscious travelers going to Amsterdam will have no wallet worries if they stay at Qbic Hotel, with its cheap rates starting at €69.00. Take full advantage of the futuristic, state-of-the-art living space, high-speed internet, and of course the different color lighting, creating ambient lighting for your current mood: Mellow Yellow, Red Romance or Deep Purple Love… How can you pass THAT up? One of the best things about Qbic is its self service feature. It has an easy to use self-service check in terminal which provides you with your room key. The Grab & Go Corner offers vending machines with home-made food from local bakeries and caterers, beverages, and a range of amenities.
Qbic Hotels are true Low Cost Design Hotels, a pod hotel with discount/budget accommodations and last minute deals.
Qbic Hotel
Mathijs Vermeulenpad 1
1077 XX Amsterdam – The Netherlands
Tel: 0900-Qhotels (0900-7468357) (only for the Netherlands)
The Qbic Hotel in Amsterdam, is located in the World Trade Center, right in the middle of the financial district and economic heart of Amsterdam (the South Axis), a prime business location. It is also situated very close to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and the RAI Convention Center, and only 10 minutes by tram or taxi from the heart of Amsterdam city centre.
Tel: 0031 (0)43 3211111
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Netherlands-based architecture firms Powerhouse Company and RAU have proposed a super-efficient luxury hotel for Amsterdam that is powered by water. The H2Otel is a prototype for a new hotel typology that uses water as its main source of energy for heating, cooling, cooking, and the generation of electricity. While water is the lifeblood of the hotel, many other energy efficient strategies are included in the design to minimize energy use such as passive design, smart fixtures and appliances, and advanced climate control systems.
By nature, Hotels tend to be energy inefficient as they often maximize views at the expense of solar exposure. They also tend to have high cooling loads — rooms need to be ready to go at any moment for potential guests, so they are often cooled even when no when is there. RAU and Powerhouse Company want to change that with a more efficient hotel that still provides luxurious views and a comfortable climate. H2Otel, which is situated along the Amstel river, is a carbon neutral, net-zero hotel for a modern world that harnesses solar passive design to minimize heat gain in the rooms.
A creative arrangement of wooden lamellas on the building’s facade protects it from overheating, but still provides the wonderful views coveted in high-rise hotels. The interval of lamellas spreads out towards the northern facade, allowing more lighting and views of Amsterdam below. The edges of the wooden façade panels are clad with copper, reflecting light into the rooms and creating the ‘golden glow’ known from the paintings of the Dutch masters.
Besides the innovative facade, the highly energy efficient building is centered around the use of water and oxy-hydrogen generators for heating, cooling, cooking and the generation of electricity. Additionally, rooms are monitored closely with an adaptive, sensor-based climate system that can be adjusted to accommodate the number of people in a room — if no one is present the air conditioning is shut off completely. This climate system helps to cut the building’s energy consumption by approximately 40%.
Besides the energy-efficient design, the hotel’s materials were chosen for their environmental friendliness and are either biodegradable or can be reused without loss of quality. The wooden lamellas are made from thermally-treated softwood. The project is currently on display at the National Design Triennial ‘Why Design Now?’ at the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum in New York. [source]
In 1893 a mansion was born, today known as the Fusion Suites. Many, many years later in 1990, this old, world class mansion was converted into four beautiful, luxurious suites. Recently, in 2006, it was renovated with a modern flair, but still keeping its authenticity of this timeless mansion. Fusion Suites Number 40 is located on Roemer Visscherstraat, the street that apparently still has its 19th century building frontages. Approximately five houses down you will find “Seven Country Houses” which are built and designed with seven different countries in mind: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, The Netherlands and England. No wonder this place has been rated #1 on TripAdvisor’s Amsterdam hotel reviews, the location is perfect and Fusion’s staff offer the warmest greetings, plus go above and beyond to make your trip the most enjoyable.
When you first walk into the room you will notice how elegantly designed, yet convenient, each room is. Fresh cut flowers and a bottle of wine might even be awaiting your arrival. Having only four suites, each room has exquisite detail. The bathrooms have either a free standing bathtub or a whirlpool (there’s that modern flair!). There is free wifi available, a mini refrigerator and safe (all major plus’ in my book!) Breakfast is made each morning and you can enjoy it in the kitchen along with the other visitors that may be staying with you during your vacation.
If you’ve done your research on places to go in Amsterdam, you know that the place to be is Vondelpark. Located in the heart of the city and often referred to as “The Central Park” of Amsterdam, Vondelpark has it all! Throughout this urban, public park you will see many restaurants, a museum, theater and a playground. During the summer, Vondelpark offers free concerts on Friday evenings. And it’s only a 10 minute walking distance from Fusion! Also within walking distance are the best places to go for the nightlife scene, Leidseplein! This place is surrounded with restaurants, bars, dance clubs, cafes and much more. There’s a little bit of entertainment for everyone in your family!
Roemer Visscherstraat 40 | (formerly Number 40),
Amsterdam 1054 EZ, The Netherlands
31 20-6184642
www. fusionsuites.com
Introducing, YOU! Become a star overnight! Well, overnight….in your own hotel room, that is. BackStage Hotel is the perfect spot for traveling musicians. Each room is decked out in its own musically inspired décor. Think flight case furniture, drum kit seats and music posters lining the walls. Free WiFi is provided for each guest in their hotel room, as well as a free internet terminal for those guests who are traveling without a laptop. For all you smokers out there, this hotel might not be what you are looking for because it is a non-smoking hotel. The hotel bar is a great spot to mingle and network. It has a wide variety of drinks and a billiards table for all to enjoy!
The BackStage Hotel is the perfect walking distance to many famous venues in Amsterdam: Milky Way, Malo Meno, Paradiso, Bourbon Street and many more. Located on the Leidse canal next to the Leidseplein theater, BackStage Hotel is just a hop, skip and a jump to the Van Gogh Museum, and many great restaurants. The hotel staff is very friendly and can recommend great places to see and eat nearby.
Leidsegracht 114
1016 Amsterdam, Amsterdam (Noord-Holland), Netherlands
Some people say that The Grand Hotel Amrath Amsterdam is the quintessential 5-star hotel in the city. Others might argue against that bold statement but I’m not going to argue about anything today. Instead I’m going to focus on the positive aspects of this charming hotel. While it isn’t directly in the city center, it remains to be highly worth your while to stay here, nevertheless.
It is an enormous and most unique hotel, which in its former life was a shipping house built in 1928. Much later, it was converted into hotel (in 2007). You might notice that this hotel isn’t like any other in Amsterdam. Borrowing its architectural style from Art Nouveau (Art Deco), the gorgeous décor from way back when will urge you to examine and revel in everything about it from the basement to its upper most floors.
It’s within very close proximity to the train station, which is around a five minute stroll. The international airport, Schiphol Airport, is only about 18 kilometers (11 miles) away.
Do not leave the hotel without taking full advantage of the spa. The spa is situated in the basement area and is absolutely free of charge. What to do? Good question! There are three saunas having different temperatures. There’s a steam bath to sweat it out and purge yourself from the toxins that accumulate in your system over a period of time. The whirlpool, swimming pool and the weight room are also free of charge and are calling your name!
Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam
www.amrathamsterdam.com
Prins Hendrikkade 108
1011 AK Amsterdam, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 5520000
Website: Grand Hotel Amrath
Average Room Rates: 265 Euros (approximately $390)
When you’re travelling through Europe, it’s good to offer yourself a treat, with luxury, comfort, style and intimacy. The Dylan Hotel in Amsterdam, is one of the most cozy hotels you’ll be able to find in this city.
Conventiently placed a few steps away from the shopping district and near the “Keyzersgracht” canal, the Dylan Hotel in Amsterdam will be the perfect base for your touristic or shopping activities.
Price range : € 265 – € 1600
