Hotel Novotel Amsterdam City is a 4-star chain hotel next to the RAI convention centre, with spacious rooms, a gym and a sauna. It is a clear choice for trade fairs and conferences, and it also works for sightseeing if you do not mind using the train or metro to reach the centre.
Location and getting around
It is at Europaboulevard 10. Amsterdam RAI station is about a 5-minute walk away and Amsterdam Zuid about 20. According to the hotel, the Amstelpark is next door and the Noord-Zuidlijn metro line is about 5 minutes on foot.
The Van Gogh Museum is about 2.8 km away and the Rijksmuseum about 2.9 km. For these trips, the metro, train or a bike, which the hotel hires out, is the better choice.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are spacious and have a seating area, a Nespresso machine, a 55-inch flat-screen TV and a minibar. Wi-Fi is free.
- Gym and sauna.
- Bike hire.
- Paid parking.
- Continental breakfast.
Who it suits
- You are coming to a conference or trade fair at the RAI.
- You are travelling with family and value rooms with more space and a seating area.
- You want a gym and sauna after a day’s work.
Good to know
The room is available from 15:00 and must be vacated at 12:00. Breakfast is continental only; if you prefer something hot, ask what options there are. If you are driving, ask the hotel about parking before you arrive. You can compare with other 4-star hotels in the southern area.