CROWN PLAZA AMERICAN

General

A famous landmark of Amsterdam, this hotel is suitable for all markets and has one of the best locations in town on the Leidse square. The famous square with great restaurants, bars, theatres, and a footstep away from the Rijksmuseum, van Gogh Museum and the beautiful Vondel Park. Around the corner, Amsterdam's well-known fashion shopping streets, PC Hooftstraat and Leidsestraat, can be explored. It also is home to the famous Bar Americain with outdoor seating in the summer and a renowned cocktail barman’s. For over a hundred years the Café Americain has been and still is a place to meet for writers, musicians, actors and other artist and above all for the local population and international visitors. The Café Americain is the only Art Deco styled restaurant in Amsterdam. We would like you to visit and experience the charm and beauty of the Café.

Location

Ideally situated at Leidseplein Square, the American Hotel has recently undergone a full refurbishment programme, upgrading this historic building to 4-star standard. Perfectly located for nightlife, museums, cinemas, theatres, cafes, restaurants and shopping, the hotel also features the strikingly decorated Art Deco "Cafe Americain

Lobby

The lobby is medium in size with marble floor and a fairly modern theme, although the art deco for which this hotel is famous is still obvious. There is plenty of seating in attractive red or purple furniture. The bar is located next to the main reception area and is very popular with both hotel guests and local Amsterdammers. It is modern in design and overlooks the Leidseplein.

Exterior

The exterior of the hotel is art deco style with distinctive turrets.

Rooms

The 175 guestrooms (renovated March 2007) are decorated to the high standard expected of a 4 star hotel. Although they vary in size, they are all medium to large in size and are modern, light and airy with soft neutral colours. The bathrooms have black and white and in very good condition, as are the bedrooms.

Restaurant

This hotel is famous for its Restaurant Café Americain which is where all meals are served. It is decorated in art deco style with high ceilings, a very large area with views of the Leidseplein. During summer months diners may eat outside. Tea and coffee and light snacks are also served here.

Airport:

SCHIPHOL AIRPORT 

Time to the Airport:

15 MIN

Railway Station:

CENTRAL STATION 

Underground:

NOT WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE 

Distance from the airport:

14 KM

Fair site:

RAI