Amsterdam Hotel - 4-5* hotel, but which area to go?

[slewis7]

My wife and I have booked The Hendrick’s for a week in April.  Not cheap, but great reviews and hopefully a quiet location close enough to the action.

 

https://www.thehendrickshotel.com/

 

 

[cpl100]

On 1/1/2023 at 6:49 AM, Dutch_Travelgirl said:

If you look at a map of Amsterdam, you will see an area shaped like a horseshoe or letter U. That’s the Canal Zone and that’s where the main sights and museums are located. So if you want to stay near the hustle and bustle of the city, you should pick a hotel in that area or directly south of it, near the Vondelpark or Museumplein. 

If you were choosing between the Hilton and the Marriott, which would you choose.  The Marriott looks closer to the center but the Hilton seems like it is nicer.  I can't tell by the maps I have seen whether or not the Hilton is prohibitively far for touring/eating.  Thank you for your insights.

[Dutch_Travelgirl]

@cpl100; you’re asking me which one I would choose, but I’m afraid it’s impossible for me to pick one over the other. If I myself were to stay in a city like Amsterdam I would want to stay in a hotel with a more local feel than a hotel that’s part of a USA-based hotel chain. I’m sure both the Marriott and the Hilton are great hotels, with good rooms and great hospitality service, but they’re just not where I myself would ever consider staying in outside of the USA. 

If you’re making me pick one based on location, it would be the Marriott. The location of the Marriott is close to perfect for a first time visitor to Amsterdam. 
If I would apply my own criteria, I would pick the Hilton. The hotel has a very interesting history (John Lennon/Yoko Ono, Herman Brood) and the neighborhood has a more local feel. 

[Ashland]

5 hours ago, Dutch_Travelgirl said:

@cpl100; you’re asking me which one I would choose, but I’m afraid it’s impossible for me to pick one over the other. If I myself were to stay in a city like Amsterdam I would want to stay in a hotel with a more local feel than a hotel that’s part of a USA-based hotel chain. I’m sure both the Marriott and the Hilton are great hotels, with good rooms and great hospitality service, but they’re just not where I myself would ever consider staying in outside of the USA. 

If you’re making me pick one based on location, it would be the Marriott. The location of the Marriott is close to perfect for a first time visitor to Amsterdam. 
If I would apply my own criteria, I would pick the Hilton. The hotel has a very interesting history (John Lennon/Yoko Ono, Herman Brood) and the neighborhood has a more local feel. 

We loved (July 2022) the Banks Mansion. If it's booked or too pricey for July 2024 what is the next best option close by as we love the location?

[cpl100]

8 hours ago, Dutch_Travelgirl said:

@cpl100; you’re asking me which one I would choose, but I’m afraid it’s impossible for me to pick one over the other. If I myself were to stay in a city like Amsterdam I would want to stay in a hotel with a more local feel than a hotel that’s part of a USA-based hotel chain. I’m sure both the Marriott and the Hilton are great hotels, with good rooms and great hospitality service, but they’re just not where I myself would ever consider staying in outside of the USA. 

If you’re making me pick one based on location, it would be the Marriott. The location of the Marriott is close to perfect for a first time visitor to Amsterdam. 
If I would apply my own criteria, I would pick the Hilton. The hotel has a very interesting history (John Lennon/Yoko Ono, Herman Brood) and the neighborhood has a more local feel. 

Thank you for your insight.  We, too, were toying with the idea of staying in a hotel with a local flair but decided that a points-based stay this time is best for us.  I appreciate your time.