Transportation & Hotel information OWHC Regional conference 27th until 29th of November 2018 Amsterdam Hotel information !! ATTENTION: all prices are without 6% city/tourist tax!! The hotel prices in Amsterdam are extremely high. After long research for adequate hotels these are the offers for the conference. You are of course welcome to look for accommodation yourself which are more suitable. If you need any help please contact Inez Weyermans [email protected], Trudie de Vries [email protected] or Daniela Laudehr [email protected] Hotels at UNESCO world heritage site The Amsterdam Canal District Foundation has set itself the goal of developing activities to promote the positive image of the Amsterdam canals. The Foundation hopes to achieve this goal by forming a commitment between hotels, restaurants, museums and shops in the historic canals of Amsterdam. It wants to communicate under a common denominator and thus reinforce the activities of the members individually and the members together, with an emphasis on mutual cooperation. The following hotels are situated in the UNESCO world heritage site. 1. Hotel Seven one Seven Prinsengracht 717 1017 JW Amsterdam T +31 20 4270717 W www.717hotel.nl Description The first boutique design hotel offers you a perfect stay in a 19th century building on the canal side with the utmost respect for privacy and comfort. The oak staircase gives access to seven, spacious suites and rooms, some with a view on the 17th century Prinsengracht, some with a view on the patio. Here, once again, you will feel at home, though far away from home. Offer € 275 per night Second person same room € 25 extra per night Breakfast included Booking: mail direct to [email protected] and use the code UNESCO Heritage Transportation & Hotel information OWHC Regional conference 27th until 29th of November 2018 Amsterdam 2. Ambassade Hotel Herengracht 341 1016 AZ Amsterdam T +31 20 5550222 W www.ambassade-hotel.nl Description The Ambassade Hotel comprises a unique ensemble of ten distinguished canal-side houses from the 17th century. Owing to its historical architecture and renovated by world-famous architects Cruz y Ortiz, no two rooms are alike at the Ambassade Hotel. Carefully selected works of art likewise enrich the character of the Ambassade. All these works were created by the Cobra group of artists. The Ambassade Hotel is greatly appreciated by writers the world over. Many years ago, the tradition evolved of asking every author who visited the hotel to sign a copy of his or her latest work and write a few words in the guest book. In the course of time this has given rise to an extensive library of hand-signed works from world famous writers. Offer ‘Classic’ room, € 225 per night Second person same room € 40.extra per night Breakfast included For the conference a select amount rooms are bookable Booking: Mail direct: [email protected] Reservation codeword: Guests-OWHC 3. Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Centre Canal District Noorderstraat 46 1017 TV Amsterdam T +31 20 721 91 75 E [email protected] W www.accorhotels.com/nl/hotel-1032-mercure-hotel-amsterdam-centre-canal- district/index.shtml Transportation & Hotel information OWHC Regional conference 27th until 29th of November 2018 Amsterdam Description The Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Centre Canal District is a beautiful boutique hotel, located in the famous Amsterdam Canal District, close to the Prinsengracht. The hotel, which is converted from nineteen weaver’s houses built in the 17th century, was built in 1967 by the famous American author of travel guides, Arthur Frommer. The hotel is located in the city centre and is easy to reach by tram and the new metro is around the corner. Dam Square, the Royal Palace and the city’s most famous museums (the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House) are all within walking distance of the hotel. Stay at our hotel and experience the real Amsterdam! Offer Booking: Book your room via www.mercure.com/1032 Breakfast included if you mention OWHC at check-in 4. Dutch Masters Amsterdam Keizersgracht 580 1017 EN Amsterdam The Netherlands T : +31 20 330 9000 W www.dutch-masters.com Description Dutch Masters Amsterdam is situated in a 17th century historical building and peacefully located at the prestigious Keizersgracht. Each of the nine luxury apartments is named after a famous Dutch Master and has a unique interior which includes prints or original paintings by the artists themselves. Frans Hals, Herman Brood, Jeroen Bosch, Vincent van Gogh, Willem de Kooning and Piet Mondriaan are available for up to two people, Johannes Vermeer and Rembrandt van Rijn for four and Karel Appel, the top floor penthouse, for up to six people. Five apartments offer a beautiful view on the 17th century Keizersgracht, and four apartments are looking on the beautiful garden. Transportation & Hotel information OWHC Regional conference 27th until 29th of November 2018 Amsterdam Offer Minimum stay of 7 nights 15% discount on total price Booking: book your room via http://en.dutch-masters.com , choose ‘book online’, check availability and use the discount code UNESCOHERITAGE. 5. Hotel The Toren Keizersgracht 164 1015 CZ Amsterdam T: +31 20 6226352 E: [email protected] W www.thetoren.nl Description At The Toren hotel a truly unique stay awaits you. This charming four-star boutique hotel offers 38 uniquely styled rooms and suites. Well known interior designer Wim van de Oudeweetering took charge of creating a chic, theatrical and slightly mystical ambience, in which style, warmth and comfort unite. Due to the intimate atmosphere, the intense and lush decorations in the rooms and public spaces, the hotel offers a stay that is far from the ordinary. The hotel, situated in two 17th century historical buildings, is peacefully located at the prestigious Keizersgracht. Offer Stay between November 26th - December 2nd 15% discount on total price Booking: book your room via www.thetoren.nl/en, click on ‘BOOK NOW’, select your check in and check out and the number of guest(s). Insert at promo code UNESCO. 6. Dikker & Thijs Fenice Hotel Prinsengracht 444 1017 KE Amsterdam Tel: +31 20 6201212 www.dikkerandthijshotelamsterdam.com Transportation & Hotel information OWHC Regional conference 27th until 29th of November 2018 Amsterdam Description The Dikker & Thijs Fenice Hotel is housed in a 20th century building on the corner of the Prinsengracht and Leidsestraat, as well as in the 18th century warehouse De Prins, an excellent location for visiting museums and walking around in the centre and canal district. The Dikker & Thijs Fenice Hotel offers 42 classic decorated rooms, most of them have canal view. The Penthouse Suite is situated on the sixth floor with a fantastic panoramic view of Amsterdam. Offer 10% discount on all different rooms Break excluded Booking: mail direct to [email protected] and use the code UNESCO Werelderfgoed Hotel outside the UNESCO world heritage site Amsterdam is a relatively small city. With public transportation (metro at 5 minutes walk) you will be able to reach Central Station within 20 minutes. 1. QO Amsterdam Amstelvlietstraat 4 1096 GG Amsterdam T +31 20 2205650 W www.qo-amsterdam.com Description The QO is located alongside the Amstel river in Amsterdam. This hotel combines luxury, technology and sustainability in a living building shaped by nature. Each aspect of the property has been designed to reduce environmental impact, from intelligent windows to the rooftop greenhouse. Offering Dutch cuisine, prepared with local and self-grown products, bar Juniper & Kin is located on the 21st floor overlooking the city, while restaurant Persijn is located on the ground floor. Transportation & Hotel information OWHC Regional conference 27th until 29th of November 2018 Amsterdam Offer € 169 per night Breakfast included Booking: Book your room via : https://www.ihg.com/spnd/hotels/us/en/amsterdam/amscp/hoteldetail?qAdlt=1&qBrs=6 c.hi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv.ul.vn.ki.va.sp.nd.ct&qChld=0&qFRA=1&qGRM=0&qGrpCd= AL7&qIta=99801505&qPSt=0&qRRSrt=rt&qRef=df&qRms=1&qRpn=1&qRpp=20&qSH p=1&qSmP=3&qSrt=sDD&qWch=0&srb_u=1&icdv=99801505&setPMCookies=true Go directly to BOOK NOW and insert the dates. Your check-in date can be the 26th or the 27th of November. Travel information and transportation By car: Amsterdam is very easy reachable, and is indicated everywhere In the Netherlands. This needs no further explanation. Please note that driving in the center of Amsterdam can be very hectic, takes a lot of time and parking your car will be very expensive. If you come by car, the most easy and cheapest way to park your car is at the Parka and Ride car parks (P + R). Here you can park your car nearby the city, the costs are low. The only thing you have to do, is use public transportation after you have parked your car, and when you go and collect your car. Please read the instructions carefully here: https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/parking/park-and-ride/ By train: International trains all stop at Central Station Amsterdam. From Central Station you can go to your destination using a taxi or public transportation. Using a taxi in Amsterdam can be quiet expensive. At Central Station there are stops for the buses, the trams and the metro. Amsterdam has a brand new metroline (North-South line) since the summer of 2018. Please check the website of your hotel to see what is the best public transportation for you. You need a ticket from GVB for your public transportation. There are different possibilities for tickets (one- hour), more days tickets etc. You can find more information here: https://en.gvb.nl/reizen/kaartje-kopen In some trams you can buy your ticket on board.