{"id":216,"date":"2005-06-25T04:39:51","date_gmt":"2005-06-25T04:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/doylelogan.com\/anywherebuthere\/?p=216"},"modified":"2005-06-25T04:39:51","modified_gmt":"2005-06-25T04:39:51","slug":"amsterdam-insider-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunsetdrivestudio.com\/travel\/?p=216","title":{"rendered":"Amsterdam Insider Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’m often asked to recommend a “gay”\u00a0hotel in Amsterdam<\/span> — my usual response is to suggest booking any hotel you like; all hotels in Amsterdam are entirely gay friendly. A gay hotel here (and there are more than a few) has always seemed a bit unnecessary — unless one requires the specialized atmosphere and bondage-equipped rooms of the\u00a0Black Tulip Hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Though there a number of specialized gay hotels in Amsterdam, they — regretfully — mostly offer a lesser standard of comfort and style than many of the charming Canal House hotels that are merely “gay friendly.”<\/p>\n

While my favorite hotels fall in this category — particularly the\u00a0Ambassade<\/a> and the smaller\u00a0Seven Bridges<\/a> — there is now a self-identified “straight-friendly” gay-owned and -run hotel that is equal in style and amenities to the best of the city’s mid-priced hotels. The\u00a0Hotel New Amsterdam<\/a>, located in one of the prettiest spots in the city center — the intersection of the Herengracht and Brouwersgracht — comprises three historic canal houses. Completely renovated by the new gay owners before opening last year, the hotel offers stylish rooms, modern baths, Rituals bath amenities, complimentary breakfast, canal views (from many rooms) and the unbeatable location. It’s not just picturesque, it is also quiet — and yet a short walk to Central Station and in fact any spot in the city.<\/p>\n

Virtually next door is the romantic gay-owned restaurant\u00a0De Belhamel<\/a>, as well as the friendly\u00a0Frederic Rent-a-Bike<\/a>. Replacing and expanding the former gay hotel New York, the New Amsterdam is a worthy match for its “gay friendly” competition.<\/p>\n

Amsterdam has finally joined the ranks of cities like London and New York in offering an half-price ticket service. Now you can buy available seats for a wide variety of events — classical music, pop concerts, theater, dance, jazz and even movies at the film museum — on the day of the performance for half price. It’s a great deal for visitors, who may not have made plans in advance, as well as for anyone with a free evening. The tickets are for sale in the\u00a0Amsterdam Uitburo Ticket office<\/a> (noon to 5:30 p.m.) on the Leidseplien — where you can also purchase advance tickets (at full price) for events anywhere in the city. You can see what is available each day online at\u00a0www.lastminuteticketshop.nl<\/a>, but you must purchase the tickets in person.<\/p>\n

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by Clay Doyle<\/p>\n

for gay.com Travel\u00a0http:\/\/www.gay.com\/travel\/article.html?sernum=9485<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I’m often asked to recommend a “gay”\u00a0hotel in Amsterdam — my usual response is to suggest booking any hotel you like; all hotels in Amsterdam are entirely gay friendly. A gay hotel here (and there are more than a few) has always seemed a bit unnecessary — unless one requires the specialized atmosphere and bondage-equipped … <\/p>\n

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