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Hotel Arena


Hotel Arena
Hotel class 3 of 5
S Gravesandestraat 51, Amsterdam 1092 AA, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars
Brussels, Belgium
7 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples New

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... more

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3 of 5 stars
Scotland
9 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

Booked the trip via Expedia website which stated rooms had shower or bath - emailed hotel on booking to request bath - hotel apparently do not receive these emails so not a good start with a snippy take it or leave it reception staff member who informed us that there were only 2 baths available in the class of room... more

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5 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
6 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I was there for 3 days with a friend. The room we had was beautiful. Not large but the bed was comfortable and the whole hotel was clean and airy. It's a really amazing looking place. This place has suffered in the past from bad feedback but I think the recent renvations have done the trick. It's not the most... more

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4 of 5 stars
Thessaloniki-Greece
22 May 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I liked a lot the style of our room.It was a loft.Double bed upstairs and tv.Downstairs ok the room was a litle bit small but it was stylish.White furnitaire that maked a contrast with the black "glass" bathrooom.Also it had another tv!!! A small fridge with some drinks and coffee or tea if you liked. The staff was verry kind.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Shantiniketan, India
18 May 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I loved it here. The rooms were duplexes with the bed upstairs, which i found was fun esp the tall ceilings. The location is just mins from central Ams by tram, and kinda hidden, so very peaceful. Rooms were clean and minimum, but was great value. the restaurant had great food, and service was fantastic, they were used to spaced... more

Management response from
HotelArenaManagement, General Manager

Thank you so much for your review. We - however - would like to emphasise that you have stayed with us over 2 years ago and our hotel - in the meantime - has transformed sensationally. We hope to welcome you again in the brand-new Hotel Arena. Edgar Schrader, General manager

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3 of 5 stars
Italy
20 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Couples

we got to this hotel accidentally .on the first impression,the hotel is very unique and special.it looks like castle from old movie.the building is very beautiful but the renovation wasn't so good unfortunately:the walls very thin,the isolation is terrible and you can hear everything in the rooms and corridors,the room is basically new but very tiny tiny window so it's... more

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HotelArenaManagement, General Manager

Thank you for the time you have taken to describe your stay with us. Please allow us to respond to some of the issues you raised. All our rooms are renovated. With great pride, our rooms are featured in this monumental building of 1890. Your room was apparently situated on our 2nd floor, under the roof where the windows are...

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5 of 5 stars
Düsseldorf
6 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Couples

You can easily spend the same money and end up in a mouldy run-down whole in the wall in this town. The people at Arena must be really in it for the long run, delivering design hotel style and high quality interiors, perfect cleanliness and kind service to make you return and recommend this place (this is why I take... more

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HotelArenaManagement, General Manager

We are extremely happy with your review and would like to thank you for the time you have taken to ‘Sing our praises’. Your evaluations hits the precise spot we are aiming for: To exceed guest’s expectations by offering more than just a night’s stay in another hotel. We have done our utmost to present a stylish, design hotel where...

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5 of 5 stars
Antwerp
5 Mar 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

Yeah, sorry for the "ugly duckling", but hey, you guys made such an improvement and this is the first thing that came up... How did I get to know Arena? For my 40th birthday, a friend of mine arranged an entire Amsterdam weekend (musical, dinner, after drinks, clubbing, shopping, lunch, the works...). He knows me very well and he is... more

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HotelArenaManagement, General Manager

Thank you so much for your refreshing and kind words! We are thankful for your enthusiasm and also tackling the old idea we are this ‘Backpackers hotel’. With our concluded renovation we actually are looking for guests'experiences you have put down so eloquently! We are looking forward to welcoming you many more times! Edgar Schrader, General Manager

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5 of 5 stars
Belgium
25 Feb 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

I stayed over one week-end in one of the best hotels I ever stayed in. The hotel has got a parking, a gorgeous look and set standards for people willing to stay in posh and trendy place. Rooms are clean, minimalistic style, super stylish decoration and very nice showers. I recommend the room with the bath (224). Service is good,... more

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HotelArenaManagement, General Manager

We are thrilled with your comments and empathically would like to thank you for your effort to actually write it down here! We are happy you have experienced yourselves, when in Amsterdam: Hotel Arena is a great place to stay. We were glad to take care of your - as you mentioned at the time of your reservation - 'Delayed'...

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2 of 5 stars
Brussels
2 Feb 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Rooms are very poorly decorated and renovated. This is not minimalistic but just very cheap. Room was badly isolated which means a lot of noise when you sleep too close to the bar as we did. Do stay away... more

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HotelArenaManagement, General Manager

Dear Matt from Brussels, We are very sorry - rather surprised - to read your comments on our property. We do not have these so-called ‘minimalistic rooms’ any longer (and we will soon update these descriptions because) the room you actually stayed in is brand new, just renovated. These rooms are applauded by many of our guests who express their...

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