Ibis Amsterdam City Stopera
Located in the heart of the city, Ibis Amsterdam City Stopera offers guests 207 rooms with modern furnishings, comfortable beds and Internet connections. Families can start out their day with pastries and cookies, plus hot and cold beverages, or opt for the all-you-can-eat buffet featuring local specialties such as exotic fruits, crepes and uncooked meats. An a la carte restaurant and bar round out the dining options. One child under 12 stays free when rooming with parents. For cultivating an appreciation of plants, families can head to Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, located less than a mile from the hotel.
Ibis Amsterdam City Stopera
Valkenburgerstraat 68
Amsterdam, 1011 LZ Netherlands
011 (+31) 20 531 9135
ibishotel.com
Hotel Estherea
Family-owned Hotel Estherea is located amidst historic buildings along the Singel, one of the city's oldest major canals. Guests will bask in comfortable accommodations intermixed with a seventeenth century façade, complete with chandeliers, woolen carpeting and stately furnishings. All 92 rooms have been renovated and feature mini-bars, wireless broadband Internet capability and deluxe bathrooms. Triple and quadruple rooms are available for families. One child up to 12 years old stays free when rooming with parents. Babysitting can be arranged. Situated in the heart of Amsterdam, families can walk to Dam Square, the railway station, museums and shopping venues.
Hotel Estherea
Singel 303-309
Amsterdam, 1012 WJ Netherlands
011 (+31) 20 624 5146
eshterea.nl
Best Western Apollo Museum Hotel
Popular for its close proximity to the Rijksmuseum, Best Western Apollo Museum Hotel Amsterdam City Centre affords contemporary-designed rooms with private bathrooms, mini-bars, in-room safes, wireless Internet access and great views. The family-friendly hotel offers babysitting service, adjoining rooms and free accommodations for one child under 12 for every two paying adults. Bicycles can be rented for families wishing to explore the city. Breakfast is available for an additional fee. The hotel is within walking distance to the canals, museums, casinos, restaurants and shopping.
Best Western Apollo Museum Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
P.C. Hooftstraat 2
Amsterdam, 1071 BX Netherlands
011 (+31) 20 662 1402
bestwestern.com
Holiday Inn Amsterdam
Located in a suburban section south of Amsterdam City Center, Holiday Inn Amsterdam is opposite Amstel Park, which offers recreational options, including a playground for small children and a trail for scenic jogs. Benefits for families include free accommodations for children ages 18 and under when rooming with their parents and using existing bedding (maximum of four people per room). Breakfast is free for children up to four years old and is discounted for kids up to 12 years old. Babysitting service can be arranged. An on-site gym is open 24 hours, and a swimming pool is within walking distance. Additional charges apply for wireless data connection and Internet access.
Holiday Inn Amsterdam
De Boelelaan 2
Amsterdam, 1083 HJ Netherlands
(888) 465-4329
holidayinn.com