The 3 Star Amsterdam Tropen Hotel is located in the city centre between the Royal Tropical Institute, with the Tropen museum and theatre, and the English-styled Oosterpark public garden, with its sculptures, wild birds and wide open spaces. You can walk to the enchanting Artis Zoo in just 15 minutes and to the bustling and diverse Dapper market in 5 minutes. Set in a modern building, the atmosphere is homey, and all 80 comfortable guestrooms have modern amenities that make a perfect base from which to explore all the city has to offer. Getting to the Hotel: Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is 20 km from the Hotel. Take the train from the airport to Amsterdam Central station, or take a taxi, rent a car or use the shuttle service to the hotel (paid service). Local Tips: The hotel is in a perfect position for visits to the historical centre (10 minutes), Amsterdam Central Station (15 minutes) and the RAI conference centre (20 minutes). There is a bus/tram stop right in front of the hotel, giving you easy access to the entire city. Adventures await you at the 3 Star Amsterdam Tropen Hotel! Please note that a city tax of 5.5% of total cost per room per night is to be paid locally at hotel. FACILITIES: Dining: Rooms are booked on a Room Only or Bed and Breakfast basis. Amsterdam Tropen Hotel bar and brasserie, Las Vistas, serves a fresh continental breakfast buffet and a brasserie-style menu of international dishes and drinks. Stop by and relax with a beautiful view out onto Oosterpark. Additional: 24-hour reception, multilingual staff, currency exchange, assistance with canal tour bookings and museum tickets, elevator, high speed internet access for laptop in public areas, safe deposit box, wake-up service, doctor on call, ramp access, bicycle rental, 14 quiet and naturally lit meeting rooms, conference facilities, free Wi-Fi Internet (lobby/ground floor), fax service, baggage hold, free parking until March 15, 2013. Please note that the hotel has a limited number of parking spaces. Stay Longer Pay Less, Organizer, and Weekend Extender packages.