By Susanna Lo
Amsterdam Court Hotel
The Amsterdam Court Hotel in
New York City is a 110-room hotel with European charm. It is located in the heart of Midtown, right around the corner from Rockefeller Center. The amenities are basic, with a TV, dial-up Internet and hairdryers in each room. A fridge can be added for an extra $20 a night. The location is the best part of this hotel, where you can step outside and be at Times Square in a couple of minutes.
Wows and Woes
The best thing about this hotel is the plush, down comforters in the room which make a cold New York night extra tolerable. The staff is quite easygoing and always have a sincere smile and hello when they see you.
Rooms start at $200 a night with very basic amenities. There is no room service or even a simple bar or cafe to grab a late-night bite.
Insider Tips
The rooms facing the street may have a nice view but they are also quite loud, making the view not worth it.
Author's Most Memorable Moment
I try to do New York "on the cheap," flying in for three days and two nights and cramming all my meetings into this short stay. Every bar you hit for a drink costs $20 and every coffee you have costs $5 with tip. Then I discovered this hotel serves non-stop, free espresso to me and my guests. I saved an easy $200 in schmooze money staying at The Amsterdam Court.
Bottom Line
The Amsterdam Court Hotel has a superb location in the heart of the city and is clean and cozy, so it's worth a stay.
About the Author:
Susanna Lo is an established writer/director/producer who has won awards in The Berlin and Montreal film festivals and is a member of PEN International. She's written for Paramount on Star Trek: Voyager and Seven Days. Susanna is a dedicated world traveler living in several countries in Europe, Asia and North America.
