I’m only passing through Amsterdam. I just arrived on a flight from Basel. I go through passport control coming from the Schengen area and then […]
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Afternoon Tea at the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
The Waldorf Astoria sits on the prestigious Herengracht of Old Amsterdam. It’s Christmas soon, after all, so I think that’s a good enough excuse to […]
The Legendary Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Earlier this year I visited Amsterdam and had the opportunity to have the spectacular afternoon tea at the Hotel Okura Amsterdam. I was quite impressed […]
Afternoon Tea at the Okura Hotel Amsterdam
Introduction The Okura Amsterdam was the first property of the Japanese Okura Hotels to be established outside Japan. The hotel was officially opened in 1971. […]
The Legendary Sofitel The Grand, Amsterdam
Location The Sofitel The Grand is located in the heart of old Amsterdam. The closest metro station is Rokin, which is about five minutes away […]
Mercure Hotel, Amsterdam Schiphol non-Schengen Lounge
There are several hotels airside within the terminal complex at Amsterdam Schiphol airport. All of them are located in the non-Schengen area. Apparently, even if […]
The Airside Yotel Air in the Non-Schengen Part of Amsterdam Schiphol
Location The Yotel Air at Schiphol airport is located airside above lounge 2 in the non-Schengen area of the terminal complex. This means that if, […]
Hotel Conservatorium on the Museumplein in Amsterdam
Introduction I’m in Amsterdam to see, or rather hear Bach’s Matthäus Passion at the Amsterdam concert hall. The interior of the building is quite spectacular, […]