The Hotel

Located in the Amsterdam Nieuw-West district, the Corendon Vitality Hotel entices guests with four-star facilities and quick access to the city centre. Relaxation can be enjoyed in en suite rooms boasting modern decor, flat-screen TVs, and bathrooms with walk-in showers, while the on-site restaurant tempts the senses with Mediterranean flavours and gourmet burgers.

Novotel Amsterdam City is set in the city’s business district, just a short tram ride from the city centre and the airport. When not out and about, travellers can unwind in the modern rooms boasting minimalistic decor, soothing colour schemes, and en suite facilities. Various dishes can be enjoyed at the on-site restaurant, while the bar offers up a selection of drinks and cocktails.

Housed in a refined, 19th-century converted hospital building, the four-star Hampshire Hotel - The Manor Amsterdam awaits travellers just 3.1km from Dam Square and 3.2km from the Rijksmuseum. The rooms feature en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and tea- and coffee-making facilities. The hotel features an Italian restaurant with a terrace, plus a lounge/bar and gardens.

Sitting close to the famous Vondelpark in the city’s museum district, Max Brown Hotel Museum Square offers boutique-style accommodation in a typical Amsterdam’s townhouse. The hotel’s airy rooms feature simple and easy-going decor with bright wood furniture and some vintage accents.

The Itinerary

• Day 1: Board the cruise from Hull to Rotterdam (1st night in cruise)
• Day 2: Reach Amsterdam, explore the city, overnight in a hotel (2nd night)
• Day 3: Return cruise from Rotterdam to Hull (3rd night in cruise)
• Day 4: Reach Hull, UK

Groupon’s Guide To Amsterdam

Sitting on the south bank of IJ Lake, Amsterdam is a port city connected to the North Sea, with Amstel River flowing through from south to north. Mixing vibrant nightlife and many diverse festivals with Renaissance architecture and cultural events, Amsterdam, the capital city of Netherlands, is a convenient spot for exploration and relaxation.

Guests can take a breath of fresh air with a stroll through the Erasmus Park, where ponds, gardens and local attractions make for a nice day of adventure or lazing in the sunshine. Moving inside, travellers can visit the Van Gogh Museum, which exhibits the works of the great master alongside pieces painted by his contemporaries. In this city of many tastes, tourists may enjoy Asian or Indonesian cuisine at one of the city’s restaurants or have dessert in one of the famous pancake houses, before renting a bicycle for a refreshing ride along the canals. Amsterdam also boasts shopping streets, filled with a wide range of stores and street markets selling food and clothes.

The weather in the capital city of Netherlands features an oceanic climate, strongly influenced by the North Sea. The temperatures during the summer season are mild, with the average high of about 20°C. The city gets a great level of sunshine throughout the season. However, the average low temperature, especially in the evenings, reaches about 12°C. Starting from mid-September, autumn is a rainy and wet period, with October having an average of 13°C and November one of 9°C. Amsterdam rarely sees the temperatures drop below 0°C in winter, with the average high around of 5°C. The level of sunshine drops to one hour per day in December, but this improves as the season progresses. In the spring, the weather starts to heat up. Although March and April are still chilly, May is often very pleasant with highs reaching 20°C.