Bastion Hotel Amsterdam Zuidwest is a 3-star hotel on Hendrikje Stoffelstraat, in the south-west of the city and outside the canal ring. It has private parking, a restaurant and a bar. It suits you best if you arrive by car or prefer to sleep away from the centre and take the tram in each day.
Location and getting around
The main entrance to Vondelpark is about a 40-minute walk away. The Van Gogh Museum is around 2.5 km away and Amsterdam Zuid station about 2.9 km, so public transport or a bike is the better choice. According to the hotel, the Delflandlaan tram stop is about 8 minutes on foot and from there you reach Dam Square, Leidseplein and Amsterdam Centraal. The hotel also says the A10 motorway is about five minutes away by car.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. Breakfast is a continental buffet. In the common areas there are:
- A restaurant and bar.
- Reception open 24 hours, according to the hotel.
- A heated smoking lounge.
- Private parking.
Who it suits
- Travellers driving who want to leave the car parked while they visit the city.
- Guests spending a night on the way along the A10.
- Smokers who prefer an indoor space for it.
- Anyone who does not mind taking the tram daily to reach the centre.
Good to know
The room is available from 15:00 and must be vacated before 11:00. On arrival you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. For parking, ask the property about the conditions before you arrive. To compare with similar places, see the 3-star hotels.