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Where to stay - AMSTERDAM
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A 17th-century canal house near the Rijks and Van Gogh museums and the main antiques drag, the Spiegelstraat. Grand and masculine, with a serious collection of art and antiques.
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Stylish boutique hotel run by students, located in an upmarket neighbourhood close to all major museums, and smart shopping street PC Hooftstraat.  Well designed, contemporary interiors in a classic, red-brick school house.
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A true gem, understated and refined. Exclusive boutique hotel, in the heart of the 17th-century city centre, near trendy shopping area Negen Straatjes. Previous owner Anouska Hempel's trademark Asian aesthetic is still in evidence. A must for design aficionados.
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31 20 676 0232
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A DailyCandy trendy hotel pick for Amsterdam. "Fashion victims will be tickled by Boutique Hotel Patou, named for couturier Jean Patou."  Get other insider tips restaurant and hotel tips for Amsterdam in the attached DailyCandy article.
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"One of the oldest and swankest hotels [in Amsterdam], InterContinental Amstel has incredible riverbank views and a Turkish bath and spa." [DailyCandy]  Get other Amsterdam hotel and sightseeing tips in the attached DailyCandy article.
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31 20 522 2345
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Great find by DailyCandy! "The name says it all at Chic&Basic Amsterdam, where 125 euros per night gets you a cute, modern room in a classic Amsterdam townhouse on a main canal." For cool shopping tips for Amsterdam, read the attached April 2009 article, DailyCandy goes to Amsterdam.
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31 20 561 3636
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"On the less traditional side and outside the city center, Lloyd Hotel rates rooms from one to five stars, wherein each has a different layout and decor by Dutch artists."  [DailyCandy]
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31 20 4080498
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Airport chic?   Wallpaper says so and raves about this new, good value, 230-room hotel at Schiphol, "[featuring] Corian glass and steel and Vitra furniture." [Wallpaper]  Self check-in.   Located just one minute by foot from the main terminal, providing quick and frequent rail service into the city centre.  Rates from 69 Euro.   Check out the web site.    Click here to see the YouTube video.
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31 20 717 3429
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Elle mentioned Miauw Suites as a good alternative to more expensive hotels in Amsterdam. "Six (70 sq m) apartments in two historic townhouses overlooking sparkling Keizergracht with a perfect mix of old and new (antique Persian rugs over lacquered white floors.)" The suites comprise a separate luxurious bedroom, bathroom and living room plus an open-style kitchen. TV, WiFi, low cost phone lines. Good value, from 145 Euro a night.
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31 43 3211111
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For the ulimate stylish budget experience, you don't get a room--"instead you get a Cubi, an aluminum clad pod designed by Feran Thomassen.  Think Airstream trailer meets iPod. "  [Wallpaper]  Good value, rooms from 39 Euro.  Check out the web site.
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31 20 68 33 013
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Funky 3 star hotel situated in several late 19th century houses in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of the old city center.  The DailyCandy writes, "Engage your mind in 38 rooms inspired by different philosophers. (In the Descartes suite, you think, therefore you snooze.)"  Spacious garden for relaxing outside.
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31 20 622 1460
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Good option for children.  Spend the night on a houseboat!  The hotel is next door.  Bravo to Bazaar for finding this!
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31 20 422 2741
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Hidden behind a typical Amsterdam curiosity shop, 't hotel is one of the city's best B & Bs. Three of eight rooms overlook the charming Leliegracht.
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31 20 622 4413
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"For casual midday snacks [in central Amsterdam], Cafe Tabac serves delicious dim sum and warm bitterballen (fried Dutch meatballs). " [DailyCandy, DailyCandy goes to Amsterdam, April 2009]
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31 20 623 9145
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In April 2009, DailyCandy says, "Cafe Proust in the Jordaan has tasty sandwiches — and a rad gun-shaped chandelier."   For Amsterdam hotel and dining tips, read the attached DailyCandy article.
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31 20 344 6408
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DailyCandy writes, "More wine bar than resto, Vyne attracts gourmet connoisseurs with small — and impeccable — dishes like Dutch dried ham with apple syrup. But wine is the real focus, and bottles are presented with food suggestions rather than the other way around."
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31 20 663 5366
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A DailyCandy restaurant pick for Amsterdam. "In the eastern, less-touristy part of town, Villa Ruysch appeals to the trendy with its bistro menu (entrecote with garlicky potato gratin, asparagus risotto) and glam decor (colorful mosaics, retro mirrors), especially on weekends." For Amsterdam sightseeing and shopping tips, read the attached April 2009 article, DailyCandy goes to Amsterdam.
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31 20 344 6407
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Cutting-edge restaurant where the food is served as delicacies in "tapas"-size portions. All black, the interior features an open kitchen and 26 refrigerators that showcase wines and various foods. Check out the web site. Cool!
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31 20 420 3633
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The best tapas bar in Amsterdam, real authentic feeling.
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31 20 662 7777
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Local, "calm" restaurant in Amsterdam offering excellent food in a well designed, sophisticated setting.   Great ambience, good chill out spot.
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31 20 625 0807
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Classic gourmet restaurant in Amsterdam on a quiet, beautiful canal. Draws inspiration from the olive oil and basil flavours of southern France and the chef's early years in North Africa. Reservations are essential.
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31 20 623 7344
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Excellent Italian restaurant featuring an open kitchen.  Cool, hip ambience.
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31 20 625 9251
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Cool, modern restaurant featuring very good fusion food.
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31 20 344 6400
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Hip, edgy restaurant and loungebar in  Amsterdam.  Great music. You can even get a massage.   Check out the web site.
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31 20 530 2010
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First, the setting is extraordinary. You enter a landmark 17th-century building (done up by Anouska Hempel), then you proceed through a maze of small corridors to the restaurant, housed in the former bakery of a Catholic almshouse. Excellent, imaginative French/fusion cuisine. Tatler gave it a big thumbs up in June '07.
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31 20 675 1583
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The best fish restaurant in Amsterdam. Innovative menu. Amazing bouillabaisse.  A little ways from the city centre.



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