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Okura Hotel Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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Okura Hotel Amsterdam
Ferdinand Bolstraat 333
Amsterdam, Netherlands 1072 LH
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| Japanese hotel with private jetty on Amstel Canal
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Amenities | Recreation | Features | Reviews
Okura Hotel Amsterdam Amenities
Located along the Amstel Canal, two blocks from the RAI Conference Center, the Okura features its own private jetty, four renowned restaurants, and a handsomely outfitted health club with indoor pool. The lower-level shopping gallery has boutiques selling Godiva chocolates, Maximilian leather goods, Dutch china and giftware, diamond jewelry, flowers, and Japanese foods, books, and magazines. Okura’s program for guests with jetlag includes a Philips Bright Light Energy Lamp, a massaging leather recliner, a pool workout, a pillow menu, and an energy-foods menu specially created by the hotel’s chefs. Surcharges apply for the health club, Tachibana Massage Clinic, and jetlag program. The hotel’s business center includes two computer stations with wireless Internet access (surcharge).
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Recreation
The two-story Health Club built around a central atrium has professional trainers, a 60-foot swimming pool with jet stream, coed and women’s saunas, a spa tub, steam baths, Nautilus fitness equipment, and a lounge with massage chair. The changing rooms have showers and sun beds. The club is open daily; a surcharge applies. Bicycling is very popular in Amsterdam, and bike rentals are available at the hotel. Twelve miles from the Okura is one of the Netherlands’ largest golf complexes, the Golf and Businessclub Purmerend, with 18-hole and 9-hole courses. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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Features
What to expect: As part of a Japanese luxury hotel chain, the Okura is popular with Japanese business and leisure travelers, as well as other international guests who appreciate the extraordinary service and amenities. The 23-story hotel is in a quiet, safe neighborhood two blocks from the RAI Congress Center and a short tram ride from the museum district. The Okura’s private jetty for water taxis and canal cruises is right outside. Amenity highlights: Dining options include a 23rd-floor French haute-cuisine restaurant, a conservatory lounge with canal views, and a Michelin-starred sushi bar with tatami room. The hotel’s professionally staffed health club, built around an atrium, includes a 60-foot pool with jet stream, coed and women’s saunas, a spa tub, steam baths, and Nautilus fitness equipment. The on-site Tachibana Massage Clinic offers Shiatsu and other Japanese massage treatments. Insider tip: Amsterdam has been an important city in the international diamond trade since the 16th century. Most factories and diamond shops offer complimentary demonstrations of the intricate diamond-polishing techniques. The hotel concierge has information about nearby opportunities.
Ciel Bleu - This French haute-cuisine restaurant on the 23rd floor has panoramic views over Amsterdam and frescoes on the ceiling. A lounge, also with city views, adjoins the restaurant. Ciel Bleu is open nightly for dinner. Restaurant Yamazato - This Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant has a traditional sushi and sashimi counter, a tatami room, and views over the hotel’s Japanese Garden. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Sazanka Teppenyaki Restaurant - Fresh Japanese food is dramatically prepared by chefs on tableside hotplates. The setting is contemporary, with a decor of brushed metal and glass. Open daily for dinner.
Le Camelia Brasserie - A casual brasserie just off the main lobby, Le Camelia serves Dutch and international specialties for lunch and dinner. A choice of Japanese, Continental, or American-style buffet is offered for breakfast. La Serre - Overlooking the canal, this conservatory lounge has a summer terrace and small snack menu. Open daily from noon until after midnight.
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Okura Hotel Amsterdam Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Okura Hotel Amsterdam
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Overall: 4.17 |
Service
3.67 |
Condition
4.67 |
Cleanliness
5.00 |
Comfort
4.50 |
Recommend
66.67 % |
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| Great Hotel, Great Service! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Exceptional service, and comfortable rooms. Allowed me to check-in at 9am after a long flight.
Reviewed by traveler from Overland Park, KS on July 19, 2006 |
| less central location |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel is flawless. Its disadvantage for some will be an advantage for others: its non-central location. Having been to Amsterdam many times, I was delighted to discover and explore the rings outside the central zone. They were built largely in the 1920s in the charming Amsterdam School style. They are serene and tidy, in contrast to central Amsterdam. I recommend this place very highly. It is also easily reached on the 25 tram line direct from Central Station.
Reviewed by traveler on May 31, 2006 |
| Un Expected!!!! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We recently had a wedding to go to in Holland and decided to spend an evening in Amsterdam prior to returing to the States. I must say that the Okura staff went out of their way to make us feel VIP. I will be back!
Reviewed by traveler from Boston, MA on May 3, 2006 |
| Convient to RAI Convention Center |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| If you are attending a convention at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam, this is a great hotel in a great location. However, if you are more interested in the Museum district or other action in the middle of town you will need to learn how to get around via the excellent Amsterdam tram system. The hotel is excellent, but we were a bit put off by the breakfast service at the only hotel restaurant open in the morning. You have 2 choices: Coffee only or the buffet for $33 eu. And there are no local eateries serving breakfast within walking distance before 10 AM.
Reviewed by traveler from Raleigh, NC on November 13, 2005 |
| Can't wait to go back |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel is excellent. Everyone is courteous and extremely helpful. Room service was prompt the food was wonderful. All in all a very good trip. Would recommend this hotel to anyone. It is in a residential area so its quiet of a night and the tram for downtown is 2 mins walk from door.
Reviewed by traveler from Cincinnati, OH on May 12, 2005 |
| Lousy Hotel policy |
Overall: 3 |
Service
1 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
No |
| Everything was fine until I checked out and left Amsterdam. To my dismay I found out that, after all charges paid: room, bar, restaurants, etc.., the Hotel was withholding an extra 200 Euros for every night I spent with them, they, in other word, carved a small trust fund for themselves using my Credit card. To add insult to injury when I asked for a refund, since I settled my bill, they wanted 5 business days.When I asked why this withholding the cashier's answer was it's our policy. Well it's a lousy policy and until it's notamended I'm not ready to go back.
Reviewed by traveler from Goose Creek, SC on January 12, 2005 |
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