Hotel Information
Hotel Apollofirst a Hampshire Classic Hotel, is situated on one of the most stately avenues in Amsterdam. Here, on the edge of the centre end in the cultural hart of Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum and the Rijksmuseum are all within walking distance.
Hotel Apollofirst a Hampshire Classic Hotel, is situated on one of the most stately avenues in Amsterdam. Here, on the edge of the centre end in the cultural hart of Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum and the Rijksmuseum are all within walking distance. The World Trade Centre, the Concertgebouw and the Rai Conference Centre are only a few minutes away from the hotel. The hotel has 40 comfortable, classically furnished rooms. All the rooms have a bath/shower and toilet, telephone, television, radio alarm, hairdryer and safe.
The reception is open 24 hours a day. We also have an apartment/studio as well as junior suites available for guests who wish to spend a lnger period in Amsterdam.
The Spiegelzaal is avery suitable room with a wonderful ambiance for receptions, diners, buffets or other events. As a conference room , it is suitable up to 25 people. Equipment such as flip charts, overhead projectors, and projection screens is available on request. We can offer different possibilities for lunch.
Hotel Apollofirst-A Hampshire Classic Hotel is situated in the Apollo quarter. The Beethovenstraat is situated just to the right of the hotel. Thisis an exclusive shoppingstreet for the discerning visitor. In addition to a variety of fashion shops of famous couturiers, you will also find delicatessens, restaurants, Cafés, a supermarket, a dry cleaner's, a chemist, etc. Everything to make the traveller feel at home. In the Apollo quarter whole areas are built in the classic "Amsterdamse School" style, designed by the famous architect H.P. Berlage. The southern axis of Amsterdam is also home to the "Culinary 7", seven restaurants with different styles, under the culinary management of one of Amsterdam's most creative chefs. If you walk on, this will lead you straight to the majestic Rijksmuseum. Opposite its peaceful museum gardens in the middle of the museum Quarter, you will find its world-famous neighbours, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum. Slightly to the right takes you to the P.C. Hooftstraat, one of the most stylish streets in "Oud Zuid", surrounded by elegant shops with international 'haute couture', bistros, traiteurs, and even a daimond factory. It is a place to see and be seen. for visitors from outside the EU, it is possible to shop tax free. Adjacent to this exclusive area, you will find the Vondelpark, a green oasis of lawns and ponds, named after Amsterdam's famous poet, Joost van den Vondel.South of hte Vondelpark, there are elegant, tree-lined avenues with the magnificent villas. Sports enthusiasts can jog in the park, play tennis, or make use of the health club and swimmingpool.
Facilities
- Lift
- Garden terrace
- Postal service
- Conference possibilities
- Fax and photocopying possibilities
- 24-hour dry cleaning service
- 24-hour room service
- Computer with internet access
- Souvenir shop
- Daily newspapers
- Studio with Own kitchen
- Private safe
- Bar
Location and Route Description
By car:
You join the Amsterdam ring from any direction(A10).
Follow the signs and continue towards the S109. Leave the ring at this exit. Turn right at the end of the exit and then continue straight on past the roundabount, keeping the Rai on your left.
You automatically enter the Scheldestraat. Turn left at the crossroads (Scheldestraat-Churchillaan). You are now on the Churchillaan, and you continue to the end until it turns into the Apollolaan. Continue up to number 123 (on the left).
By train:
When you get out of the train, follow the signs to the tram. Take tram 5 or 24.
Get off at the Apollolaan stop and walk to the traffic lights, were you turn right into the Apollolaan.
You will find the hotel after approximately 100 meters, on your left at number 123.
By taxi:
From the airport this will cost approximately Euro 35,
from the Central Station approximately Euro 20