Movenpick, Amsterdam

 Meeting venues in Amsterdam are all about being near water and the Mövenpick Amsterdam is no exception. One of the best things about this hotel’s location is its direct quayside access, providing a great starting point for canal boat cruises.  An event planner’s delight – no coach transfers!

Schiphol Airport connects directly to Amsterdam’s mainline station; just 14 mins walk to the Mövenpick (yes, even I’ve walked it).  Downtown hotels off quaint, narrow streets can mean you get held up by the sheer volume of cyclists alone, but the Mövenpick’s main road access takes you quickly out of the city.

All 408 bedrooms are ultra modern and apart from a couple of suites, identical in size, so this avoids arguments as to who has a better/bigger room.  The only slight difference is the higher up your room the better the view over the river IJ, and it’s pretty spectacular when enormous cruise ships dock alongside.

 

There’s a dedicated meetings floor with 12 modern meeting rooms and a central standing only catering area.  (see photo of bored technician seated in one half of the Matterhorn suite).

The Mövenpick only has one restaurant, (The Silk Road) it’s a shame it’s not on the top floor for the views but it does have a large outside terrace that can be used in fine weather. 

 

As a meeting planner, the VG liked this hotel.  The conference staff are some of the best I’ve dealt with, and it’s 4 star rated so the costs aren’t outrageous.

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