Hotel Arena

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“This chic, four-star hotel is located in a heritage property on the edge of Amsterdam's city centre. Rooms are bright and inviting with vintage design pieces; book a suite for beautifully appointed living space and panoramic views of the city or Oosterpark. Eat at the airy bistro; a charming hotel.”

Hotel review

Located just outside of the bustling centre of Amsterdam, Hotel Arena offers a smart stay to guests looking for a quieter city getaway. The hotel is perched on the edge of Oosterpark, a verdant municipal park in the east of the capital. Guests can reach the city centre on a short tram ride, and the canal district is within walking distance. Rooms at the hotel follow the original layout of the 19th-century property and are split into three categories: classic, supreme and the suites. Interiors are a blend of clean, minimalist lines and vintage-style furniture. The hotel suites are the cream of the crop; individually designed, some suites offer split-level living space while others boast a huge bathroom with a freestanding bathtub. The Park Café-Restaurant serves as a fantastic all-purpose dining experience; with a focus on fresh, local produce, it is as much a great stop-off for a quick snack as a stylish dinner option. There is a sunny outdoor terrace which overlooks the park, perfect for a cocktail in the summer. A chic, stylish hotel.

HG Staff
HG Staff Review published: 03/07/2024

Recommended for

  • Foodies

    • Foodies are spoilt for choice at the hotel restaurant, with local and international dishes and a focus on fresh produce

  • City Style

    • Located in a beautiful heritage building on the outskirts of the city centre, this hotel has reams of local style

  • Romantic Break

    • Book a luxury suite with a freestanding bathtub for added indulgence on your next couples' getaway

  • Museums

    • Visit the museum at Rembrandt House, housing a number of the artist's etchings and paintings

  • Great walks

    • Explore Oosterpark, the pretty public park which neighbours the hotel, on a long walk

  • Cycling

    • Hire bikes from the hotel and explore Amsterdam's sights on two wheels, like a local!

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

  • Romantic

  • Views

  • Secluded setting

  • Quiet

  • Designer

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Traditional

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Child friendly

  • Chic

  • Historic

  • Boutique

  • Restaurant

  • Grand Hotel

  • Townhouse

Facilities

  • Rooms

    139 rooms in this hotel

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 35 per day

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

  • Views

  • Safe

  • Bar

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Restaurant

  • Garden

  • Child friendly

  • Room service

  • Suites

  • Air conditioning

  • Concierge

Activities

  • Museums

    • Visit the museum at Rembrandt House, housing a number of the artist's etchings and paintings

  • Great walks

    • Explore Oosterpark, the pretty public park which neighbours the hotel, on a long walk

  • Cycling

    • Hire bikes from the hotel and explore Amsterdam's sights on two wheels, like a local!

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Other reviews

Hotel Arena

A park-side hotel in a former orphanage, with a few original 19th-century features, now set into a tranquil, minimalist design. A glass-walled café-restaurant offers imaginative, healthy meals and a superb breakfast. Rooms are fairly spacious, and service comes with a genuine smile.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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