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The Hilton Amsterdam is located in one of the city's most exclusive areas, Amsterdam Oud-Zuid. The hotel borders on a canal and has its very own marina, where you can relax and enjoy a drink in an oasis of calm. The most exclusive shopping areas as well as trendy restaurants, bars and the main museums are within walking distance from the hotel. The Concert Hall and Vondelpark are also easy to reach from the hotel. Use the knowledge of our Concierge to discover the city of Amsterdam, he knows all ins and outs.
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With its many museums, colorful seas of tulips, charming canals and Dutch gable architecture, it's understandable why Rembrandt and Van Gogh made Amsterdam their home. It's a wondrous city, as multifaceted as the diamonds polished by their famed gem cutters. It's in the midst of this splendor that you'll find another gem: the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel. Among the superior hotels in Amsterdam, it offers an ideal location across from the Leidseplein*s fine shopping, dining and entertainment. As a guest, you*ll find beautiful, well-appointed guest rooms that will cradle you in comfort, and offer high-speed Internet to keep you in touch. A well-equipped fitness room will help keep you in shape. Fine dining awaits in our 2 restaurants, including the exquisitely prepared cuisine offered in our Quoy Restaurant for breakfast and dinner.
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Annual Temperature Range
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January
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41F
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34F
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February
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41F
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33F
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March
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47F
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37F
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April
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53F
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42F
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May
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61F
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48F
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June
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66F
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54F
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July
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69F
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57F
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August
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70F
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58F
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September
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66F
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55F
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October
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57F
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48F
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November
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49F
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41F
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December
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43F
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36F
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When to Visit: Weather-wise, the best months for
sightseeing are April, May, June, September, and October. The maritime climate of
the Netherlands is very changeable, though, and during these months expect weather
ranging from cool to pleasant to wet and windy to hot and sometimes humid. Winters
in Amsterdam can be very cold from December through February and March.
ATMs: Among the centrally located automated teller machines (ATMs)
accessible by cards linked to the Cirrus and Plus networks, and the major credit
cards and charge cards, are those at ABN-AMRO Bank, Dam 2 (tram: 4, 9, 14, 16, 24,
25) and Leidsestraat 1 (tram: 1, 2, 5), at Leidseplein; Rabobank, Dam 16 (tram:
4, 9, 14, 16, 24, 25); and Fortis Bank, Singel 548 (tram: 4, 9, 14, 16, 24, 25),
at the Flower Market.
Babysitters: Many hotels can arrange babysitters.
A reliable local organization is
Business Hours: Banks are open Monday through Friday
from 9am to 4 or 5pm, and some to 7pm on Thursday. Open hours for offices are Monday
through Friday from 9 or 10am to 4 or 5pm. Regular shopping hours are Monday from
10 or 11am to 6pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9am to 6pm; Thursday from
9am to 9pm; Saturday from 9am to 5pm; and some stores are open Sunday from noon
to 5pm.
Convention Center RAI Convention Center,: Europaplein (020/549-1212;
Metro: RAI), in the south of the city.
Currency: The Euro is the currency of the Netherlands. Euro notes come in denominations of EUR500, EUR200, EUR100,
EUR50, EUR20, EUR10 and EUR5. The euro is divided into 100 cents, and coins are
available as EUR2 and EUR1 and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1 cents.
See our City Guide for more information about Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Special Events and Entertainment in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Arts and Entertainment
Beurs va Berlage
Damrak 243 521-7500
Buses 4,9,14,16,20,24,25.
Home of the Netherlands Philharmonic
Orchestra and Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, located in the former stock exchange.
Concertgebouw
Concertebouwplein 2-6
671-8345
Tram: 3,5,12,16,20
Home of the famed Royal Concertgebouw
Orchestra. Its main hall is considered to be one of the world’s acoustically perfect
concert halls. Free concerts on Wednesdays at 12:30.
De Ijsbreker
Weesperzijde 23
Tram: 3,6,7,10,20.
The place for contemporary, electronic,
experimental, cutting edge music.
Muziektheater
Amstel 1-3
625-5455
Subway: Waterlooplein
Tram: 9,14,20
Home of the Netherlands Opera and
National Ballet, and Amsterdam venue for performances by the Hague’s highly regarded
Netherlands Dance Theater.
Events
January/February
Rotterdam International Film Festival
Amsterdam Pre-Lenten Carnival and parade
Antiques Fair - Nieuwe Kerk, Dam Square
March
Amsterdam Art Week - held in the city's theatres and concert
halls
Late March: The gardens at Lisse open for the season as
tulips and other spring flowers bloom.
April
National Museum Weekend (mid-month). Museums offer free
or reduced-price admission.
World Press Photo Awards (mid-month) Amsterdam based annual photojournalism prizes and exhibitions.
Haarlem Blomencorso (last Saturday in April): Tulip
season procession from Noordwijk to Haarlem
Koninginnedag (April 30) The Queen Beatrix’s Birthday
celebration with massive street parties and free markets.
May
Herdenkingsdag (World War II Remembrance Day) May
4. Two minute silence at 8PM.
Bevrijdingsdag (May 5) Liberation Day celebrations.
National Cycling and Windmill Day
(2nd Saturday). Windmills open to the public.
Vlaggetjesdag (last Saturday) Flag Day fishing boat
race at Scheveningen.
June
The Netherlands Festival of Dance,
Music and Drama, Amsterdam
Amsterdam Canal Race
June to August
Vondelpark Open-Air Theatre
Zomerfestijn Summer Festival
August
Amsterdam Football Tournament
Prinsengracht Canal Concert
Uitmarkt - music and theatrical performances
- Vondelpark
September
Bloemencorso 1st Saturday - Amsterdam Flower Pageant
and parade.
Jordan Festival
October
Indoor equestrian event
November
Sinterklaas St. Nicholas' Entrance Parade - launches
the Christmas season on the third Saturday of the month.
December
December 5 – Pakjesavond: Saint
Nicholas' Eve. Traditional day for exchanging Christmas gifts
Oudejaarsavond: Partying in the streets and fireworks
on December 31 to bring in the New Year.
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