Requesting Recommended hotels in Amsterdam for pre cruise and advice on taxi service availability.

[DeShy]

coming into Amsterdam for a  night pre cuise Where best to stay?  Are taxis easy to find and do they take cards?

[ISLABONITA]

I pre arranged a taxi at the airport, yes he took a credit card. Stayed at Holiday Inn Express City Hall, very close to cruise port and area restaurants and sights.

Edited March 3, 2023 by ISLABONITA

[Ashland]

We enjoyed our pre-cruise stay at the Banks Mansion...a great hotel and perfect location. It was very easy to get a taxi from the taxi lineup at AMS and also from the hotel to cruise port and from cruise port back to AMS. Not necessary to pre-arrange transportation at all.

[wanaka]

We are staying one night pre-cruise in August at the Movenpick. Very popular with cruisers as its right next door to the cruise terminal. Taxis readily available from Airport/ and hotels.

[love4trvl]

We are staying at the Doubletree near the port.

[CCJack]

On 3/7/2023 at 3:38 PM, love4trvl said:

We are staying at the Doubletree near the port.

We stayed at the Doubletree prior to our cruise and it was perfect - many cruisers were there.  It is 5 min (or less) walk from train station (easy train from airport).   The Doubletree is about a 15 min walk to ship.  It is an easy walk, even with luggage,  but not straight forward, need to follow your GPS walking directions to ship.   Some people taxied to the ship but we walked and it was easy.  The Movenpick is right next to the ship (which is nice) but further from Amersterdam tourist areas than the doubletree is.  I   prefer the Doubletree location, because you are only going to make 1 trek to the ship but in our 2 days we made many treks to the canals, etc from the hotel and the Doubletree is closer to those areas.       The Doubletree has a grocery next door, starbucks on the first floor and an excellent breakfast buffet.   There is a crazy busy pedestrian / bicycle / car intersection right outside the front door of starbucks  which you will frequently be crossing - be very careful there !  

[cpl100]

On 3/3/2023 at 1:30 AM, Ashland said:

We enjoyed our pre-cruise stay at the Banks Mansion...a great hotel and perfect location. It was very easy to get a taxi from the taxi lineup at AMS and also from the hotel to cruise port and from cruise port back to AMS. Not necessary to pre-arrange transportation at all.

Did they have bottled water in the room mini bar?  I see mixed information online.  Thanks.

[Ashland]

6 hours ago, cpl100 said:

Did they have bottled water in the room mini bar?  I see mixed information online.  Thanks.

Yes, as well as in the self serve bar in the lobby.

[zelker]

On 3/2/2023 at 8:51 PM, ISLABONITA said:

I pre arranged a taxi at the airport, yes he took a credit card. Stayed at Holiday Inn Express City Hall, very close to cruise port and area restaurants and sights.

We booked 2 nights post-cruise at HIE City Hall for mid-June.  Have you stayed there yet or is this for an upcoming cruise?

[DeShy]

Up coming. May. Booked the double tree. Now next up is transfer to town. Didn't want to get money transfer for just one car ride. Looking to pre pay. If easiest. 

 

[ISLABONITA]

2 hours ago, zelker said:

We booked 2 nights post-cruise at HIE City Hall for mid-June.  Have you stayed there yet or is this for an upcoming cruise?

We stayed there 2 nights before the cruise last year in April for our B. Isles cruise.

Edited April 2, 2023 by ISLABONITA

[zelker]

34 minutes ago, ISLABONITA said:

We stayed there 2 nights before the cruise last year in April for our B. Isles cruise.

Do you recommend it?

[XuGator]

Ambassade or Banks Mansion for the hotel.  Uber for all transportation needs.

[Dancing Shoes]

We are staying at Hotel Fita near the Van Gough museum.  They provide breakfast for free when you book directly with them.  We will use Uber to get to the hotel from the airport and to the cruise terminal.  Staying 3 nights pre-cruise.

Edited April 6, 2023 by Dancing Shoes

[Jacques O]

We stayed a few times at the Ibis hotel next to the train station. Not top-luxury, but good value for money and very conventienly located (specially if you arrive to Amsterdam by train). Then, there is no issue with getting a taxi - and if you travel light, you are able to go on food to the cruise terminal. it's very easy, and I would say, 15mn walking distance.

Jacques 

[Dar & Bob]

On 3/3/2023 at 1:30 AM, Ashland said:

We enjoyed our pre-cruise stay at the Banks Mansion...a great hotel and perfect location. It was very easy to get a taxi from the taxi lineup at AMS and also from the hotel to cruise port and from cruise port back to AMS. Not necessary to pre-arrange transportation at all.

We are staying at the Banks Mansion in a couple of weeks.  A couple of questions if you have the time.  

Aproximately how much was the taxi to from airport to Banks.  

What are some must sees within walking distance of the Banks, we are planning on Anne Frank Museum and the Red Light district.  Just wondering from you experience what not to miss.

[Ine]

Taxi will cost you about E,. 75,- depending traffic. Be sure to take a certified cab at the stand in front of the arrival hall, not the ""cowboys"" offering their service inside the terminal.. 

Please know you need to book AF house in advance online. Tickets get for sale on the 1st Tuesday of each month for the following month. No more standing inline. https://www.annefrank.org/en/museum/tickets/

You are walking distance from Rembrandtsplein, many restaurants and bars there. Also flower market is close by. 

Edited April 22, 2023 by Ine

[ladysail2]

On 4/5/2023 at 10:03 PM, Dancing Shoes said:

We are staying at Hotel Fita near the Van Gough museum.  They provide breakfast for free when you book directly with them.  We will use Uber to get to the hotel from the airport and to the cruise terminal.  Staying 3 nights pre-cruise.

I stayed at that hotel about 5-6 years ago and have fond memories. There’s a tram on the next street over that takes you to central Amsterdam. It’s s a nice ride, lots of canals and green space..and bicycles!! Cheese shops too!  Enjoy! 

[Ashland]

On 4/22/2023 at 4:02 AM, Dar & Bob said:

We are staying at the Banks Mansion in a couple of weeks.  A couple of questions if you have the time.  

Aproximately how much was the taxi to from airport to Banks.  

What are some must sees within walking distance of the Banks, we are planning on Anne Frank Museum and the Red Light district.  Just wondering from you experience what not to miss.

Ine...gave you some great information above. We paid a bit more for our taxi (from the taxi stand) due to some road construction shut down during our time frame there from AMS to the Banks Mansion. Lot's of great restaurant options near by walking distance. Enjoy this hotel and all their amenities...especially the wonderful breakfast.

[caripoo]

Soffitel Legend, The Toren, Banks Mansion...and use UBER, they are way less than cabs in Amsterdam.

[Skicruiser55]

16 hours ago, Ashland said:

Ine...gave you some great information above. We paid a bit more for our taxi (from the taxi stand) due to some road construction shut down during our time frame there from AMS to the Banks Mansion. Lot's of great restaurant options near by walking distance. Enjoy this hotel and all their amenities...especially the wonderful breakfast.

Do you have any specific restaurant suggestions?  We stayed there pre-COVID so I am sure some things have changed. 

[Ashland]

1 hour ago, Skicruiser55 said:

Do you have any specific restaurant suggestions?  We stayed there pre-COVID so I am sure some things have changed. 

Sorry nothing specific...there was one street area that was just lined up on both sides with so many options with outdoor seating and posted menu's. We just chose at random.

[Lois R]

On 3/3/2023 at 1:30 AM, Ashland said:

We enjoyed our pre-cruise stay at the Banks Mansion...a great hotel and perfect location. It was very easy to get a taxi from the taxi lineup at AMS and also from the hotel to cruise port and from cruise port back to AMS. Not necessary to pre-arrange transportation at all.

I stayed at the Banks Mansion back in 2016! Loved it too😀

[Wheeling TravelingMom]

Another vote for the Doubletree by Centraal Station. Super easy to get around. Walkable from train and to the cruise terminal if you want and dont have a ton of luggage 

Edited May 12, 2023 by Wheeling TravelingMom

[Ashland]

On 5/9/2023 at 8:09 AM, Lois R said:

I stayed at the Banks Mansion back in 2016! Loved it too😀

Waiting for the booking to open for our July 2024 pre-cruise at this hotel. Also looking at the Ambassador Hotel maybe too.