The Hotel

Opening in September 2018, Van der Valk Amsterdam-Amstel is a recent addition to the city’s four-star hotel scene. Guests can take advantage of the bike rental and indulge in relaxation in the on-site wellness centre which boasts a heated outdoor pool, sauna, steam bath, rhassoul room, and foot baths, as well as a fitness room.

The Overamstel Underground Station, the Amsterdam Arena Stadium and the Ziggo Dome are located in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, while the city centre are only a few-minute metro ride from the hotel.

Guests can unwind in the stylish rooms which are air-conditioned and equipped with flat-screen TVs, desks, safes, refrigerators, and tea and coffee-making facilities. The bathrooms have rain showers, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.

International delicacies can be savoured at the Amstelle Restaurant. The Buffet ‘t IJ restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a live kitchen station with an impressive pizza oven. The hotel bar Moqum quenches the thirsts with a selection of cocktails and drinks, with salads and other snacks also on the menu.

Groupon’s Guide To Amsterdam

Sitting on the south bank of IJ Lake, Amsterdam is a port city connected to the North Sea, with Amstel River flowing through from south to north. Mixing vibrant nightlife and many diverse festivals with Renaissance architecture and cultural events, Amsterdam, the capital city of Netherlands, is a convenient spot for exploration and relaxation.

Guests can take a breath of fresh air with a stroll through the Erasmus Park, where ponds, gardens and local attractions make for a nice day of adventure or lazing in the sunshine. Moving inside, travellers can visit the Van Gogh Museum, which exhibits the works of the great master alongside pieces painted by his contemporaries. In this city of many tastes, tourists may enjoy Asian or Indonesian cuisine at one of the city’s restaurants or have dessert in one of the famous pancake houses, before renting a bicycle for a refreshing ride along the canals. Amsterdam also boasts shopping streets, filled with a wide range of stores and street markets selling food and clothes.

The weather in the capital city of Netherlands features an oceanic climate, strongly influenced by the North Sea. The temperatures during the summer season are mild, with the average high of about 20°C. The city gets a great level of sunshine throughout the season. However, the average low temperature, especially in the evenings, reaches about 12°C. Starting from mid-September, autumn is a rainy and wet period, with October having an average of 13°C and November one of 9°C. Amsterdam rarely sees the temperatures drop below 0°C in winter, with the average high around of 5°C. The level of sunshine drops to one hour per day in December, but this improves as the season progresses. In the spring, the weather starts to heat up. Although March and April are still chilly, May is often very pleasant with highs reaching 20°C.