Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

The proprietors' idea is to give guests a five-star hotel at four-star rates -- and a great location. Since 1890, the elegant Victoria has been a turreted landmark at the head of the street called Damrak. It overlooks canal-boat piers and it can be noisy and tacky out on the busy, neon-lit street, but you won't notice that inside due to the double-glazed panes in the windows. This is as close as you can be to Centraal Station, where most of Amsterdam's trams begin and end their routes, and where you can board a train to other parts of Holland. The spacious rooms have been refurbished. Those in the new block inevitably lack some of the atmosphere of those in the old. Enjoy dinner at Park Plaza Brasserie's glassed-in terrace beside Damrak, or a quick lunch in Seasons Garden restaurant, with its Scandinavian decor.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; babysitting; concierge; executive rooms; health club and spa; pool (small heated indoor); room service

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