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Hotel Arena


Hotel class 4.0 of 5
S Gravesandestraat 51, Amsterdam 1092 AA, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars
London
2 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples New

I wasn't sure what to expect from this hotel as it looked beautiful on it's company website but has mixed reviews on this site - and was also described as budget by lonely planet guide. But it was really great - beautifully converted building, very stylish and a lovely room (very unusual as it was over 2 levels but worked... more

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HotelArenaManagement, Management

Thank you very much for you kind comments and recommendation. Your complaint on the bath room smell is spot on. We indeed had some drainage blockage. We have taken care of it and thank you for not letting it effect your overall comfort at Hotel Arena. Please visit us again in the (near) future. Till then, RL

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2 of 5 stars
Chicago
17 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

There are plusses and minuses for this hotel. The cleaning and maid service is problematic. They always left some mess. I had broken glass in one corner of the room all 5 days. They never provided new coffee, which was a real problem since I had jetlag, and was waking up early each morning. The first time I noticed, I... more

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1 of 5 stars
Dublin
19 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed here with my girlfriend for 3 nights at the end of August. Had a most enjoyable stay and as with all the other reviews here cannot fault the hotel itself. When checking in the receptionist took my card for pre-authorisation and I was told it would not be charged. Standard for any Hotel and obviously I had no issue... more

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HotelArenaManagement, Revenue Manager

Deposits are not just common in Amsterdam, is it custom around the world. We have responded (here on this site) before to deposit issues and misunderstandings. We will never charge credit cards falsely! Upon Check-out, authorisations are automatically released. However, you paid with another card than the one used to make the deposit and then the release takes a bit...

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5 of 5 stars
Amsterdam, Netherlands
13 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

this hotel is one of the best in Amsterdam, even if not centrally located. the reviews saying that it takes 5 minutes to get to the center are not realistic if you define what the center of amsterdam really is, plan for at least 15 minutes and then some (there are a couple of trams that go to the center,... more

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HotelArenaManagement, Revenue Manager

Thank you very much for your review. You are right on getting to the city centre. Although the hotel is just about 20 meters from the ‘Start of the centre’, the heart of Amsterdam is by foot around 20,25 minutes; by tram 5 stops away. Your review also said, you stayed with us almost two years ago. Please, check out...

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4 of 5 stars
Roma, Lazio
12 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Family

Service was great and we thought we had an excellent deal on our 3 night stay. Staff was very helpful at all times, rooms where very well decorated and the bed was excellent. We stayed in a double store room and had a wonderful view of the canal. A baby crib was available for us and all in wall we... more

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4 of 5 stars
Netherlands
8 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We had a great stay in a beautifull room 265 (ask for it!). The room was big with a good bed (one of the first good beds in a hotel and we've seen a few) and a tub in the room. Large bathroom with shower was also available. The room was at the end of a hall so very quiet,... more

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5 of 5 stars
merseyside
3 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

get a price for taxi before hand they will rip you off charged 20euro going -10 return hotel got taxi back for us. expect two pay double for everything 5or 6 euro a pint 18/20 euro for a steak but it was good. get the pass for the trams hop on an off all day and use on the late... more

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4 of 5 stars
Rugby
31 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We booked the hotel through the 'Secret' list on lastminute.com and paid £240 (two sharing) for four nights. We had a deluxe double over two floors and loved it! Lovely decor and finish. Location is ok...5 minute tram to the 'squares' and 10 minutes to the central station. If I ever go back to the Dam again, I would love... more

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5 of 5 stars
UK
22 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Highly recommended - ignore the old reviews from before the renovation, our room was fabulous, enormous shower-room and large bedroom. Bed was fantastically comfortable, could have slept for hours. Food was lovely too. It isn't right in the centre but means it's quiet and it's easy and quick to reach anyway so it really doesn't matter at all - Amsterdam... more

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5 of 5 stars
hoofddorp
9 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We were here for two nights and the room was beautiful and the bed was comfortable and the whole hotel was clean and airy. The hotel is renovated and its a really amazing looking place. They have oisters, champagne and cocktails on every Friday with a live DJ.......last Friday it was really nice............. The hotel is not really central located... more

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Address: S Gravesandestraat 51, Amsterdam 1092 AA, The Netherlands