Impressive, modern architecture with innovative interiors
Located on artificial island a few minutes' drive from Centraal Station
The Centraal Station can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot
Most rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the harbor
Smart, contemporary restaurant with marina terrace
Spacious fitness room overlooking the water
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Away from central Amsterdam
No pool or sauna
Little in immediate area
The Room Mate Aitana is an upscale, 284-room hotel housed in a bold,
towering piece of impressive, contemporary architecture. Set on a small
artificial island just outside of central Amsterdam, the location isn't ideal for
tourists, though Centraal Station is less than a mile away (or about 10 minutes on foot). An emphasis on
innovative interior design can be seen throughout, and river and city views can
be enjoyed from most of its modern, minimalist rooms. Rates are competitive if
you don't mind being away from the city center but, for example, the upscale Albus
hotel has similar prices and a location in the heart of Amsterdam.
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Scene
Contemporary hotel with innovative and playful interiors
Built in 2013, the Room Mate Aitana is a stunning, modern hotel with an enormous shimmering tinted glass-fronted
facade and bold contemporary architecture. Designed by acclaimed interior
designer Tomas Alia, inside is no less arresting -- a cavernous yet brooding
lobby area is low-lit with copper-paneled reception desks, playfully melting bronze
pillars, and metallic-tinted furnishings (the space feels more modern art gallery than hotel reception). The rest of the hotel has a
fresher and more future-retro vibe with funky graphics, colorful carpeted
floors, and a trio of elevators in brushed chrome. Clientele tends more toward the business guest, though the original, arty interiors also attract a fair few
leisure travelers with an eye for innovative design who'd rather not be in
Amsterdam's bustling center.
Location
On small artificial island overlooking River Ij, a three-minute cab trip from Centraal Station
The Room Mate Aitana is positioned on a small artificial island situated
off the Westerdok on the edge of the city center overlooking the River Ij. The
hotel has its own marina, so arrival by boat is possible, however more likely
is a three-minute cab journey from Amsterdam's Centraal Station. The rest of
the island is commercial offices and residential apartment blocks, but the
bustling lanes of the city's bars and coffee shops can be reached in just 10
minutes on foot. The S100 ring road is also very close, making the hotel easily
accessible by car, while Dam Square in the center of Amsterdam is a 10-minute
tram ride away.
Rooms
Fresh, minimalist rooms with large windows mostly offering city panoramas
The hotel has 284 rooms, most of which are decorated in a fresh, unfussy
style with contemporary minimalist furnishings and angular design motifs.
Special Design rooms have funky and innovative interiors with
statement furniture pieces and quirky detailing. (One room had avant-gard wallpaper with letters repeating the phrase, "Amsterdam is a city with much to offer, look and find the best places" while another had an interesting shelve-like sculptural piece behind and hanging over the bed). In-room Wi-Fi is free of
charge, and minibars, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee facilities come as
standard. Bathrooms are minimalist in style with walk-in showers and hotel
branded toiletries. Most rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with excellent
views over Amsterdam -- especially those on higher levels.
Features
Smart, contemporary restaurant opens to marina terrace
A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel's smart,
contemporary I-Dock restaurant (not usually included in the rate), which also
offers a lunch and dinner menu with an outdoor terrace overlooking the water.
The hotel's spacious fitness room, with both exercise machines and free
weights, also looks over the harbor as well as providing flat-screen TVs to
watch while working out (though lack of pool or sauna is a shame). The bar
lounge is particularly funky and modern, full of quirky designer pieces and a
good wine list. A business center is available to guests while Wi-Fi is free of
charge throughout the hotel.
