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Advantages: Friendly staff, modern decor, lots of handy facilities, great location Disadvantages: Rooms are a bit on the small side and cramped
A couple of weekends ago I went to Amsterdam with my boyfriend. We wanted to find a hotel which was close to the centre so it was easy to get around, but that wasn't too expensive (if we could help it!)
I went on lastminute.com and I saw a deal for one of the 'secret hotels'. This means that you don't know which hotel you will be staying at, but that you will get it at a discounted price. It told us the rough location (around Rembrant Square), the room and hotel facilities and the star rating. You find out which hotel you are staying at as soon as you have made the booking. We thought it would be quite exciting to get one of the 'secret hotel' deals, it was in the right location for us and sounded like it had everything we needed so we went ahead and booked it for the price of £287 for three nights. The deal was also that we would get ...
Advantages: Fun, lots to see, easy to get to, clean Disadvantages: A bit seedy and very cold in winter
I've been to Amsterdam Airport more times than I can remember. Living in Cardiff, taking the KLM flight to Schiphol and changing was quicker than going all the way to London. But I'd never actually left the airport, I was always just there in transit.
To be honest, I'd never felt any great pull to leave the airport and look around the city. I love culture but I'd never thought of Amsterdam as having lots of old churches and museums for me to look around. I'd always associated it more with the Red Light District and 'coffeeshops' which didn't really interest me.
Then I got a call from a friend saying that she was planning a girls trip to Amsterdam. 'How do I get out of this one' I thought. Another friend persuaded me, saying that she would accompany me to the 'boring' parts while the rest of them drank to their hearts ...
*** The Heineken Experience - Amsterdam ***
I believe this was formerley called The Heineken Brewery
Where Is It?
Heineken Experience
Stadhouderskade 78
1072 AE Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)20 523 96 66
www.heinekenexperience.com
Has excellent tram links which stop just outside the museum.
When Open?
Open Tuesdays - Sundays 10.00 - 18.00. Cash desk closes at 17.00. Closed on 25th December and 1st January.
What Is It?
A large building which tells you the history about how Heineken was brought about.
Would suit ages 18 and above in my opinion.
Entry:
10 euros per person. Under 18's are only admitted if accompanied by an adult.
Why Go?
On a recent long weekend to Amsterdam with two good friends, we stumbled upon the Heineken Experience. Being keen to experience ...
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