Arena Hotel Amsterdam

Amsterdam is one wild place. Stop in a coffee house and you'll see what I mean.... Don't do the canal tour on and off cruise offered by Gray Lines. It's a rip. Use the street cars. Sweet. The location of the hotel is not in the city center, but the transit system makes it not a big deal. Cabs are very inexpensive, too. The hotel is brand spanking new. Everything from sheets to floors are clean and fresh. The beds are more comfortable than any I have slept in around the world, or even at home for that matter! In May of 2009, the hotel was underpriced by at least 25%. If you can get a room under $140 euros per night, it is a screaming bargain.

I have been travelling to the Arena for several years now. But I was so pleasantly shocked to see the results of some great renovation work. The rooms -- always a little funky, but in a spotlessly clean and very tasteful way -- are now upgraded in condition. Very comfortable. The food is -- as always -- just out of this world. The staff is relaxed and very, very accomodating. BUT the requirement that one pay for Internet use in your room -- especially in such a hotel as the Arena, which might like to think that it has its finger right on the "pulse" -- is a big disappointment. This cheapens the experience there, because there is already so much generosity of light and space and consciousness. I actually find this to be a little niggardly, on their part. But, all in all, it's a great place to stay, and you don't have to swim through hordes of beer-guzzling English soccer rowdies every time you step out. There is just no one around, and the park next door is a resource you should NOT avoid!

Excellent hotel. Staff very helpful with advice. Short walk to trams - 10 mins to town. Restaurant lovely - especially the bitterballs. Glass walls on bathroom were interesting - be sure to stay with someone you know really well. Loft could be tricky if not sure on your feet.

Excellent Hotel, great food and friendly staff the only problem when I was there was that the hotel entertainment system wasn't working.

The Arena is located only four metro stops from central station (therefore within easy reach) and close to the centre, but not so close as to have crowds walking around it. We were so lucky as to occupy one of the newly refurbished rooms and I must say that I was pleasantly impressed. Our room had very high ceiling; a very comfortable, clean, soft bed; very nice bathroom with toilet and shower and an upstairs sitting area, furbished with white, low chairs and a desk with tv. There was also a closet, a safe and an ironing board. Everything is brand new and looks very clean. The bathroom has indeed glass walls, but it is very dark glass and the middle part is not transparent. The airco works fine. We had no problem with the check-in and in the afternoon we went to the bar. They serve good food and prices are reasonable. I was very much impressed and would definitely recommend it, as I never found in major European cities, such a nice hotel at such a relatively low price.

- Very nice desig of the room; - I had initially some problems to find the room (n°120) because the indications of the room in the main hall was not very clear.

amazing hotel. newly reconstructed design hotel for the ok price. personal very friendly, interieur very interesting. It was pleasure to stay there.

great great hotel....stylish and rather cool hotel...i would go back just to stay in this hotel..and i will/Thank you

The hotel was great. Great service and amenities! Sexy. Thank you

Good place, I was pleased on all aspects, even if they are complaing that this text is too short !