2013 is a special year for Amsterdam. In celebration of several incredible milestones such as the abdication of Queen Beatrix, opening of the renovated Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and 400 years of the Amsterdam Canal Ring, the year will be full of amazing events. Hotel Vondel, Hotel JLNo76 and Hotel Roemer are located in the middle of the museum & fashion district close to the Vondelpark and city center.

The ideal place to stay during the festivities of Amsterdam 2013!

If you are lucky enough to be in Amsterdam. Come to restaurant JOOST Eat & Drink (Hotel Vondel) in the museum & fashion district and let our chef surprise you with her new creations. All dishes are prepared with daily fresh products. In the spring and summertime you can enjoy the menu in our private garden. JOOST Eat & Drink is named after the great Dutch poet Joost van den Vondel.

Vondel Hotel, Amsterdam

The Vondel Hotel Amsterdam is a wonderful first class boutique hotel – situated in 7 beautiful mansions – which dates to 1903. Our hotel is located in a quiet little sanctuary in the heart of vibrant, historic Amsterdam and nearby the P.C. Hooftstraat where you will find the most exclusive shops in Amsterdam. This boutique hotel Vondel has 84 comfortable and attractive, modernly decorated rooms and 3 junior suites.

Distinguished by its extraordinary interior, the Vondel Hotel Amsterdam has a very stylish, unique ambiance. The clean lines of the furniture are done in tones of brown and grey. All rooms of Vondel Hotel provide outstanding comfort and conveniences for both the business and leisure traveler. In fact, our hotel’s first priority is to make each patron feel free and comfortable as a guest in a private home.

In the Vondel Hotel bar, guests can do business or relax in a comfortable way. This is the ideal place for having a cup of coffee, snack or a drink. Don’t miss dining in the Joost restaurant, where in addition to the fabulous food, you will also enjoy the beautiful paintings of Peter Keizer.

Hotel JL No 76, Amsterdam

Hotel JL No 76 is located in two 18th century mansions in the heart of Amsterdam, right in the center of the museum and fashion district. Leidseplein, Vondelpark, the Concert Hall as well as its two sister hotels, Hotel Vondel and Hotel Roemer are in a close proximity to the hotel.

Hotel JL No 76 boasts 39 luxurious rooms, a lounge, an Honesty Bar, a restaurant and a private inner garden. After a long day of sightseeing, shopping or business meetings its Honesty Bar is a perfect spot where the hotel’s guests can enjoy a drink or a snack. They also can have a cool beer in the garden, the choice is up to them!

Hotel JL No 76 is a boutique hotel with a broad art collection. Barbara Broekman, a famous Dutch artist, has designed a signature series of wallpapers for each of the 39 guestrooms, which is based on the details enlargement of the originally embroidery artworks.

Rooms in the Hotel JL No 76 are decorated in five different ambiances with modern facilities like a free use of iPad, wi-fi, an iPod dock station, a Nespresso coffee machine, a flat screen TV, a DVD player and a DVD library. All executive rooms have a Jacuzzi with a built-in flat screen TV to keep the guests up to date on the latest news. All rooms are equipped with comfortable COCO-MAT beds. The natural mattresses of COCO-MAT support the body perfectly through the various layers and materials. All raw materials are 100% natural and are derived from sustainable resources.

Roemer Hotel, Amsterdam

Housed in a converted 18th-century mansion, the Hotel Roemer Amsterdam is a trendy boutique hotel with a stylish and modern interior. Just a couple of minutes from the vibrant Leideseplein square, the brick façade of the Hotel Roemer opens into a contemporary-design lobby area and cocktail bar, featuring a fireplace to warm our guests on chilly days. The lobby of the Hotel Roemer Amsterdam extends back to a private garden, where guests may unwind and enjoy cocktails, drinks and light meals. All of the Hotel Roemer’s 23 fine-looking guestrooms are decorated in light pastel color schemes, classically patterned carpet and textiles combined with hip design furnishings.

Vondel Hotels, a member of Epoque Hotels, expands its collection of boutique hotels opening its 3rd four star hotel on the 29th of April 2011: Hotel JL №76. Hotel JL №76 is situated in two 18th century mansions in the heart of Amsterdam, right in the middle of the museum & fashion district. Leidseplein, Vondelpark, Concert Hall and its two sister hotels, Hotel Vondel and Hotel Roemer are just around the corner.

Hotel JL №76 boasts 39 luxurious rooms, a lounge, honesty bar, restaurant and a private inner garden. After returning to JL №76 from a long day of work, sightseeing or shopping, guests can feel at home and relax with a drink in the comfortable lounge or enjoy a cool beer in the garden.

The hotel is decorated in boutique style with the use of high quality materials and has a large collection of art on display. Barbara Broekman, a renowned Dutch artist, has designed a unique range of wallpaper for each of the 39 rooms. The wallpaper is based on detailed enlargement of originally embroided artworks. The rooms are decorated in 5 ambiances and are equipped with all the modern facilities. All executive rooms have a Jacuzzi with a built-in flat screen TV to keep you up to date on the latest news.

Hotel JL №76 is a funky and stylish addition to the Vondel Hotels collection: Epoque Hotels warmly welcomes this beautiful new Amsterdam boutique hotel.

Here are some tips on where to go in the enchanting city of Amsterdam. Please see some recommendations from The Toren Hotel, Amsterdam.

Unique Amsterdam Shopping:

The Nine Streets – 5 minute walk from The Toren, De Negen Straatjes – is in the heart of Amsterdam’s canal district and is one of the city’s most delightful shopping areas. These picturesque streets straddle the 17th Century canals from the Singel to the Prinsengracht. Spend a fabulous day wandering from one to the next exploring the designer boutiques, art galleries, jewellers, gift shops, fashion shops, specialist businesses and there are plenty of great bars, cafes and restaurants to refresh you along the way. Website: http://www.theninestreets.com/ninestreetsguide.html

Also famous in Amsterdam are the outdoor markets satisfying all types of interests. Here is an overview of The Toren’s suggestions on the Markets to explore:

Flower market – The Dutch genuinely do love their fresh flowers. Mixed with locals and tourists and offering a variety of bulbs, flowers and plants. The fragrance of flowers makes the atmosphere lovely. Located on the Singel canal between the Koningsplein and the Muntplein with some floating stalls. Open Mondays through Saturdays from 9.00-17:30, on Sunday 11.00-17.30.

Magna plaza – Centrally located in Amsterdam , large shopping center for fashion, beauty, designer brands and close by the beautiful The Royal Palace, Madame Tussauds and the National Monument located in the famous Dam Square.

Spiegelkwartier – This is the place for lovers of antique articles and art. This area is located opposite of the Rijksmuseum. This place is a big boost for the business purpose of craftsmen.

Albert Cuyp market – This market is situated in the Albert Cuypstraat and is one of the most famous markets. Articles of all kind from clothes, handmade bags, fresh fruit and smoothies, hand crafted gifts can and much more can be found here.

Noorder Market –This is the best place to buy biological products. The market is also filled with unique stalls of second hand clothes and antiquities- located in front of the Noorderkerk.

Waterlooplein – This is a great place to roam about sections of classy second hand goodies. One can buy second hand clothes, art, a variety of accessories and an assortment of curiosities.

Classy cocktail recommendations:

Door 74 – A swanky cocktail bar that’s purposely hard to find and Only accepts patrons with reservations, This inconspicuous elusive classy cocktail lounge recalls a time when ladies and gentlemen sipped spirits in a chic, civilized setting. The service here is as spectacular as the skillfully mixed drinks made with seasonal and sometimes very unexpected ingredients.

The Toren Lounge – Enjoy a cocktail at the Toren’s beautifully decorated bar and lounge area with a cozy fireplace and sultry rich interior. The theatrical décor is divine, with intricate ornaments and elegant furnishings. The mystical atmosphere and design is the work of the fabulous, celebrated interior designer Wim van de Oudeweetering, who transformed this elegant townhouse into a warm and welcoming luxury hotel offering its guests a true inside Amsterdam feel.

Culinary Secrets:

Chez Georges – an intimate culinary gem located around the corner from The Toren on Herenstraat 3. This elegant ornate restaurant holds only 8 tables. This small but charming restaurant serves up an appetizing Belgian fare by Chef Georges Roorda. The interiors have a classic influence complemented with mirrors and attractive wallpapers and dim lighting. Address: Herenstraat 3 Phone: 020 6263332

Restaurant Christophe’ – nestled on the beautiful Leliegracht canal, Cristoffs is based on classic French cuisine  infused with unique spices and influenced by different regions of the Mediterranean. This beautiful restaurant is a special favorite of the Toren and highly recommended for a top class elegant delicious (‘’lekker” in Dutch) experience! Website: www.restaurantchristophe.nl Address: Leliegracht 46 Phone: 020-6250807

Interested in a boutique hotel in Amsterdam?

The Toren Hotel, Amsterdam

Other must see in the Netherlands:
1. Madurodam
2. Kinderdijk (windmills)
3. Utrecht (typical Dutch city)
4. The Hague (city of the politics)
5. Rotterdam (it has the largest Port of Europe)
6. Amsterdam (capital of the Netherlands)

Epoque Hotels represents four hotels in Amsterdam:

Misc eatdrinksleep Amsterdam

Vondel Hotel Amsterdam

The Toren Hotel Amsterdam

Roemer Hotel Amsterdam

The Walking Dinner Tours offer also a Special Jazz Dinner: it will be a night you never forget.. You will go to a special Jazz club with a special musical program; you can even make special requests for the song or you can listen to the jazz ensembles with the legends of Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. This company has a diversity of luxury locations where these special dinners can be organized. Besides the music they will serve you a customized three- or four course menu, served with special wines.

Are you hungry for this opportunity? Ask for an inquiry at the official Walking Dinner Tours Website

Other options which Walking Dinner Tours Amsterdam can also offer you:
- Floating & Walking Dinner Tour
- Tapas Tour
- Bourgondien Tour

Epoque Hotels offers a few hotels in Amsterdam:

Vondel Hotel

De Toren Hotel

Misc Eatdrinksleep

Roemer Hotel

The WTM stands for the World Travel Market, this is a global event for the travel industry. It has been held every year in London. This tradeshow is a four day business to business event with different destinations and industries for the whole travel world internationally. “It is a unique opportunity for the whole global travel trade to meet, network, negotiate and conduct business under one roof.” Click here for more information for the WTM Tradeshow. http://www.wtmlondon.com/
also to find info.

If you are aiming to attend WTM this year and are looking for unique hotels in major destinations then please drop by our stand

The stand where Epoque Hotels will be is GV1600

The hotels that are with us are:

Hacienda de San Antonio, Colima

Hotel G, Beijing

Hotel Alexandra, Copenhagen

54 Boutique Hotel, London l

Vondel Hotel, Amsterdam

All of the abode hotels

Hotel Twentyseven, Copenhagen

Enterprise Hotel, Milan