Vondel Hotel in Amsterdam

4 star

Secret Agent says: The Vondel hotel in Amsterdam is full of style and intrigue.

It is made up of three buildings linked together and has secret (okay not so secret that you can't find them) passageways linking them together.

Put that with the fact that it's close to the museums and the has both an indoor AND outdoor bar (set in the garden - how nice!), what better reason to get over there, see the sights and stay in style.

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HotelConnect's opinion:The stylish, independent Vondel Hotel in Amsterdam is located in a quiet street close to the Leidseplein and most of the major museums.

The hotel is comprised of three adjacent buildings, two of which are linked by a passageway with staff escorting guests to the other with porterage included.

Contemporary style bedrooms are elegantly furnished and well equipped. The lobby area with its wooden floors, comfortable sofas and soft lighting exudes a relaxing, homely ambience.

The cosy bar extends onto a charming garden area where tables and chairs are set up for guests to relax during the summer months.

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Park Hotel Nice

4 star

Secret Agent says: The Park Hotel in Nice has that certain je ne sais quoi about it. I don't know if it's the grand interior, or it's perfect location, or maybe it's the access it has to the beach. But it is one of those hotels that I just love staying in.

I love hotels where you can do great stuff during the day nearby, and then have a drink in the evening before heading out for the night - and the L'Avenue Bar at the Park Hotel is a great place to do this. It's really sleek and cool - a bit of glamour before heading to my favourite cheap and cheerfuls in the city itself.

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our opinion: The Park Hotel Nice is a friendly hotel with a superb central location by Albert 1st Gardens and within walking distance to the old city.

Impressive marble reception area with imposing staircase under a small fountain with red velvet sofas and lush green plants. The comfortable and spacious rooms at the Park Hotel Nice are in traditional style, most of them refurbished. Access to shared private beach (2 mins walk), c.14 Euros per day for the use of the beach, sun loungers, towels, showers, etc.

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