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Hotel Arena Amsterdam

's-Gravesandestraat 51, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Book from Ft 23954

Great, 3.5 565 Guest reviews

Location 3.5
Value 3.5

Rooms 3.5
Service 3.5

Cleanliness 3.5
Sleep quality 4

Patrick C Amsterdam Spouse/partner February 2013 Easytobook.com traveller

"Good service and good time!"

Really liked this hotel. The staff were all really helpful and if you had any issue did their best to resolve it. There was a few things though that did annoy me. Firstly we weren't told that we would have a deposit taken out on the room. Only €100 euros but it would have been nice to know. Secondly, the rooms were amazing but I personally felt the cleanliness for a four star hotel could have been better. This may just be because my job has me picking up on these things daily and I may have been being picky. Other than this, great!!

Neil L Liverpool Spouse/partner January 2013 Easytobook.com traveller

"Happy New Year"

This is the 2nd time I've stayed at the Arena Hotel and I was even more impressed with the quality. The rooms are fantastic as is the decor of the rest of the hotel. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. I'd say the only downside is the location (about 10 minutes tram ride to Leidseplein) however the tram stop is about 60 seconds walk and the trams are every 10 minutes so it's so easy to get into the centre!All in all it was a hugely enjoyable stay and I will definately be looking to stay here again!

Nicola S Amsterdam Spouse/partner November 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"Brilliant Boutique Hotel"

We stayed for 3 nights and loved the Hotel the staff were extremely helpful and the breakfast was perfect (free Prosecco helped our birthday celebrations). the rooms individual, minimal and clean, the bed was very comfortable. We will be staying next time we visit Amsterdam - thank you!

N R London Spouse/partner November 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"Excellent service, funky design, unique experience"

Stayed for 3 nights; the hotel staff was very pleasant and quite helpful. Overall our stay was excellent, clean and the rooms were uniquely designed. Although - the bathroom/toilet was visible to those sitting in the living room - not the most comfortable thing to have people watch you while you're on the toilet! The location of the hotel though isn't ideal for those visiting Amsterdam for the first few times. Not much around the hotel and it's quite a trek into town or a 15 euro cab ride (not bad, but not ideal if you're constantly heading into town). Would definitely recommend this hotel to others!

Emma S Amsterdam Spouse/partner November 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"long weekend stay"

We had originally booked this hotel on line. The service was fantastic very friendly . The hotel es about 15 -20 Mins walk to centre or you could catch tram which was 5 min walk from hotel. The room was very modern and clean. Would recommend to stay at this hotel to anyone

Malte S Amsterdam Spouse/partner November 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"Beautiful Hotel"

We really really liked the Hotel Arena in Amsterdam. This Hotel just looks amazing and the Rooms are really really nice.The may can improve the cleaning and also the walls are kind of thin but I think that's normal for a Hotel.The breakfast was also really good. Parking was expensive but nothing special for Amsterdam.The Hotel is really good located. The city is not very far but at the same time it is in a quiet area.

Janet C Amsterdam Spouse/partner October 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"Enjoyable stay in a quiet hotel close to the metro and within walking distance to the centre of town"

Great to have a hot bath after getting soaked in the rain. Nice one night stay in the refurbished hotel. Went to sleep with the rain on the roof.

Ohiosimuan E United Kingdom Spouse/partner September 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"Amsterdam Trip"

My partner and i enjoyed our stay and found that the room was very quiet and ensured a good night's sleep. We also thought the bathroom and shower was very good too

Anonymous Amsterdam Spouse/partner September 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"4 stars? Not a chance"

The first appearance of the inside of the hotel is quite original, although very dark, and the outside is in construction, which at the moment does not give it a nice appearance. The room was OK - even though it was split level, which we were not told about beforehand (the sleeping part of the room is above the bathroom, which you get to from a wooden spiral staircase) - but there is almost zero space to put the clothes. The hotel didn't clean the room the next day, despite our request at reception when we didn't notice a 'Make this room' sign on our door, and despite their assurance that it would be cleaned.The TV is set up in a way that you can not even use any of the local channels, rendering it useless, unless you are willing to pay for the service. Basically there is absolutely nothing complimentary with the price you pay, other than the shampoos! We feel that for the price that we paid it was definitely not worth it, especially considering we didn't spend much time in the room. There is no way that this hotel can be classed as 4 stars.

ALESSANDRA N Amsterdam Spouse/partner September 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"Very good!"

The room was very good and the location was near the center but in a place very quiet.I went as a couple and would definitely recommend it.

Anonymous Amsterdam Spouse/partner September 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"Great Hotel"

It is a very nice, clean and trendy hotel. Ideal for a couple of days of in a lively city.Public transport nearby. Price is ok.

Dmitry R Amsterdam Spouse/partner August 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"don't give them your credit card!!!"

Women at the reception asked my credit card during check-in. 200 euro was frozen. And then was check-out she said that money will be available in 24 hours. It is a blatant lie in the face. A weak has already past and where is no money. My Bank said me that it surelly will be returned in a month. The problem is because of the their acquiring bank. And she also told me nothing about taxes which will be added to final cost of the room.

Taz R London Spouse/partner August 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"Most of it was exemplary"

Guests are greeted by a lovely and cosy outside bar just before they walk into the reception. I rarely go to 4* hotels, but even so the interior was beautiful, with a lovely and tasteful mix between grand/traditional-looking and modern (e.g. chandeliers and grand staircase but also black thick plastic reception counter).The rooms look exactly as they are shown. They have awesome en-suites with a wet room area and black translucent wall between itself and the bedroom. I stayed in a deluxe room and the bedroom area was smaller than I was expecting. It was nicely furnished with TV, fridge, desk with internet cable and keyboard, bedside tables and a very comfortable bed.The staff at Hotel Arena are really laidback (although they do things efficiently), helpful and welcoming.The two small drawbacks were:- The room got quite hot (in 30c August Amsterdam weather) and the window in my room wasn't big enough, because the room had slopes and beams;- I arrived to find a broken fridge, and during my three night stay it was never fixed.

Bernard L Amsterdam August 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"stay at Arena Hotel"

We had 2 rooms booked in the hotel (parents+kids) and everybody was pleased with room quality and service.I have 2 safety remarks to raise though:a- the hot water t° is too high and can cause severe skin burns when used in itself. 60°c should be hot enough to kill germs and save your electric consumption.b- the air dryer is too close from the shower and therefore can be used by someone who is bare feet and standing on the wet floor generated by close by shower) Each time we had to lay dry towel on the floor to feel safe.Some "processing american people" could get you sued about that.Nonwithstanding these facts, it is with great pleasure that I would again select your hotelif an opportunity to visit Amsterdam might come again.

Henry P Amsterdam Spouse/partner June 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"Would Love to stay again!"

Lots of positives from this place. Good location , clean and amazing value for money!only a few negatives; As a couple we were first given a twin room after requesting a double, however, as soon as we told reception they moved us completely free of charge.Finally the build of the room was amazing quality with the headboard nearly falling over every time you sat up and the telly losing quality with every movement in the room.Other than this it was a great stay and I would love to stay again!

Anonymous Amsterdam Spouse/partner June 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"good vacation"

the rooms were very clean and we had a lot of spaceonly the staff in the restaurant was very bad. We had to wait 15 minutes to order.

DIMITRA T athens Spouse/partner March 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"bad location,hidden taxes"

bad location,far from the center,could be more cleaner.great bed.uncomfortable when we had to use bathroom

Helen H england Spouse/partner February 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"mini bar"

On check out we paid cash for the mini bar and they were happy to take the money off us for what we had but the woman from behind the desk didn't put a note on the room to say it had been paid so guess what.... they charged me 7 days later on my credit card.I rang them up and they were very unhelpful, if i didn't have the reciept (which i didn't any more) it was basically tuff luck on us.Some body in that hotel had a bloody good drink on us!

Pauline Wedlock United Kingdom Individual traveler January 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"Beautiful room, lovely staff and nice atmosphere"

Pros: Beautiful room, lovely staff and nice atmosphere

Anonymous United Kingdom Spouse/partner January 2012 Easytobook.com traveller

"Lovely decor, room was beautiful"

Pros: Lovely decor, room was beautiful. although further out from the centre it was a nice walk.
Cons: Still awaiting a 400 euro deposit back which i did not realise they would debit from my account. having to chase them up is fairly annoying.

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Hotel Arena Amsterdam

Great, 3.5 5

Based on 565 Guest reviews

Location
3.5
Cleanliness
3.5
Service
3.5

From Ft 23954.38

Good service and good time!

Hotel Arena Amsterdam is a trendy and comfortable 4-star hotel, located on the official East border of the city centre. The heart of Amsterdam is just 5 tram stops or a 10-minute taxi ride away. The hotel is situated in a quiet residential part of the capital and within walking distance of Oosterpark, Artis Zoo, the Tropical institute and Carré theater. The property is also within easy reach of the Amsterdam nightlife and entertainment, business and shopping areas, museums and sightseeing hotspots. From the airport, by car or by public transport, the hotel can be easily and quickly reached.

Housed in a 19th century monumental building, the hotel is spectacularly renovated with Dutch Design. In Amsterdam, Hotel Arena is a household name, a favourite among national and international business people and leisure guests as well as the local ‘Amsterdammers’. Built in an old orphanage, Arena Hotel Amsterdam consist of 116 brand-new rooms, an inviting all-day bar for drinks, snacks and lunches, an intimate restaurant with quality dishes and wines but also incentive meeting rooms and a leading nightclub featuring popular programming in the weekends. Also, the hotel offers limited paid parking on-site, however based upon availability.

Hotel Arena Amsterdam comprises of 116 comfortable rooms, nicely decorated in light shades. They are all fitted with a sitting area and a private bathroom. For optimum comfort, the temperature can manually be adjusted and all the rooms are non-smoking. In-room amenities include amongst others a minibar, ironing facilities, safe deposit box and a television. On top of that, room service is available during certain hours.

February 2013

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Hotel Arena Amsterdam

's-Gravesandestraat 51, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1092 AA, Netherlands

Hotel Arena Amsterdam

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This modern Amsterdam hotel is very close to the Artis Zoo and Rembrandt Square, only 10 minutes away from Central Station.

Room types

Suite

This Suite is decorated with shades of white that – together with lighting – create an intimate atmosphere. The contrast of historical elements and Dutch design is emphasized through white rooms and black bathrooms. The black glass walls of the bathroom cubicle and the shiny tiles are a remarkable match.

The difference between the room types is decided by the space available. Rooms differ in square meters in the living and bed area as well as in the bathroom.

Room facilities

Air-conditioning
Alarm clock
Bath
Bathroom amenities
Blackout Drapes/Curtains
Bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electronic key card
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer

Heating
Internet Access via Television
Iron and ironing board
Laptop safe
Minibar
Non-smoking room
Pay-TV
Private Bathroom
Room Service
Room service - limited hour

Safe
Shower
Sitting area
Smoke detectors
Telephone
Television
Toilet
Wake-up calls
Work desk

Child policy / extra beds

1 child(-ren) up to 3 year(-s) old can stay free of charge when using existing beds.
1 child(-ren) up to 3 year(-s) old can stay in cots free of charge (upon request).

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Room capacity

Max. persons:

2 persons

Approx. room size:

31 square meters / 334 square feet

Beds:

1 Large double beds

Studio

This Studio is decorated with shades of white that – together with lighting – create an intimate atmosphere. The contrast of historical elements and Dutch design is emphasized through white rooms and black bathrooms. The black glass walls of the bathroom cubicle and the shiny tiles are a remarkable match.

The difference between the room types is decided by the space available. Rooms differ in square meters in the living and bed area as well as in the bathroom. Some Studios are equipped with a bath (upon request, subject to availability and at a surcharge).