Amsterdam is well known for its beautiful canals, museums, cycling culture and 17th-century architecture, to name a few. It’s also a vibrant city full of life both day and night.
If you want to enjoy both - the busy life of the city, combined with a relaxing stay - the Park Plaza Vondelpark is the perfect stop, allowing you to enjoy everything the city has to offer and unwind at the end of each day.
The boutique style hotel is located in the uptown neighbourhood Oud-Zuid, often dubbed as ‘little Paris’. It’s also right by Vondelpark, which is perfect for evening walks, a picnic or even a bike ride.
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The accommodation
This is a small hotel, but superbly comfortable and cosy - the perfect place to relax after a busy day shopping or if you’ve been wondering about some of the best museums in the world, such as the Van Gogh which is minutes away.
Enjoy luxury Egyptian cotton bedding, a walk-in shower and Elemis toiletries.
Every room is different - but there are options to choose one with a garden view, a studio or even a suite.
Dining
The hotel breakfast will certainly set you up for the day, with plenty to choose from, including sweet pastries, pancakes or freshly cooked omelettes.
But don’t miss dining at its main restaurant, Tozi - which means ‘ a group of friends’ in Venetian slang.
The restaurant serves a a Venetian inspired menu in a beautiful setting, with low and golden lighting, it really is the perfect way to finish off the day. Try a homemade focaccia, a herb-crusted swordfish or a strawberry salad - to name a few things on its menu.
Also, don’t forget to try its barrel-aged Negroni.
But note, Tozi is only open Wednesday - Sunday.
Fitness
Amsterdam is well known for its cycling culture, so it’s likely you will want to hop onto a bike and adventure out.
You can conveniently hire a bike from the hotel at 16 Euros each.
And if you prefer to stay fit in other ways, try the hotel's small but modern gym, has everything you need to stay on top of your daily routine - and it’s open 24 hours.
Vondelpark and surrounding areas
The hotel’s location by Vondelpark really is special. Named after the 17th-century Dutch playwright and poet Joost van den Vondel, the park attracts millions every year.
It is one of the largest and most famous parks in the Netherlands, where you can enjoy nature, the view sitting in a cafe, or a casual bike ride.
Depending on when you visit, there may even be bandstand events in the park for you to enjoy.
As well as the park, the hotel is perfectly located to visit the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, ‘Little Paris’ area and for shopping.
And of course, no visit to Amsterdam is complete without a canal cruise.
Staff at the Park Plaza are incredibly friendly and will help you make the most of this city getaway.
Kalpana was a guest at the Park Plaza, Vondelpark.
Prices start from £100 per night.
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