We’re recognised among best hotels in the Netherlands, based on outstanding traveller reviews Amsterdam, August 2020 – Htel Serviced Apartments is a 2020 Travellers’ Choice award-winner! Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, saves and ratings, we have received great traveller feedback, placing us in the top 10% of hospitality businesses around the globe. General Manager Katrien Snoep: ‘’We are honoured that our service and commitment to making our guests feel at home, has paid off in a Travellers’ Choice Award! A milestone of which we can be extremely proud as a team. We wou ..read more

Htel Serviced Apartments – Corona Statement The health and wellbeing of our guests, team members and all who visit our properties are Htel’s highest priority.   We are in contact with specialised institutions and partners, including the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and the municipal health service (GGD). Any measures required will be taken in consultation with clients and following the guidelines issued by the RIVM and GGD.  We advise all involved – guests, team members and suppliers – to follow the guidelines and precautions of the RIVM and GGD conc ..read more

Booming Brexit business in Amsterdam Could this be Amsterdam’s new ‘Golden Age’ when it comes to business? The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area has always been popular for companies to open a European branch. Not only does the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area have a strategic location on the continent, it’s easily accessible through Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and (nearly) everyone speaks English fluently. Big plus is that per the end of April a direct train will start running between Amsterdam and London.   Record number of companies Brexit brings a record number of businesses to the Amsterdam Metro ..read more

The team of Htel Serviced Apartments is present at the FEM Amsterdam Global Mobility Conference on the 7th of March at Hotel Okura, where global mobility professionals, industry experts and HR specialists come together for interactive workshop sessions, panel discussions, case studies and expert insights from senior global mobility leaders. A visit to the FEM is also a great opportunity to discover the very latest products, services and technologies that can help you with your core, strategic and logistical challenges. For example, new technology solutions which enable you to improve tracki ..read more

Htel Serviced Apartments will be present at the Business Travel Show 2019 in London. The fair will take place from 20 to 21 February in the exhibition hall Olympia. The exhibition centre, event space and conference centre expect to receive over 9,000 professionals. You can find Htel Serviced Apartments at booth B1532. The Business Travel Show is the international event for business travel and has been held annually in London for more than 20 years. As Europe’s largest specialised exhibition and conference bringing together over 9,000 European travel professionals, this long established and ..read more

The Amsterdam Dance Event has come to an end. Time for the city to get ready for the next big thing: the holiday season! In the Netherlands we celebrate Sinterklaas at the beginning of December, after which the city will be transformed into a winter wonderland on December 6th. Are you coming to our capital for a city trip? We have listed a number of tips for you. Christmas markets For some Christmas shopping, ice skating and hot chocolate you can go to the big squares in the city. There are also a number of one-day Christmas events. For example, go to the popular Sissy-Boy Christmas market ..read more

There are many things, habits and products which you can label as ‘typical Dutch’. Some are unique to the Netherlands as others also occur elsewhere, but are seen as typical for the Dutch culture or the Dutch themselves. As an Amsterdam based company we’ve put together a list of 15 typical Dutch habits and products for you to experience or try. And because of our 15th anniversary we also have a special offer for you! Flat landscape As flat as the Dutch landscape is virtually no other country in the world. Vast meadows, polders, dikes and dunes; it may definitely be called characteristic. It ..read more

With almost 35,000 kilometres of cycle paths, the country of the Netherlands is truly a country of cyclists. The city residents know that the best way to get around and discover Amsterdam is by bike. Almost 63% uses their bike every day. We would like our guests to experience Amsterdam like the locals do, so we have collected 15 great spots for you to cycle to! Street art tour Park your bike near the Spuistraat and walk through the side streets full of coloured artworks. Or cycle to the NDSM-werf (shipyard) across the IJ. You will find former ship halls here which offer a raw environment ..read more

The profile of international employees is changing. The highly-skilled worker who comes to the Netherlands for a few months and then flies out again is on the decline. Today, international employees are more eager than ever to adapt to Dutch life and live like a local. As Htel Serviced Apartments is an expert in the field of employee housing for 15 years, we’ve gathered 15 tips to live like a local when working abroad. Dutch lessons Almost everyone in the Netherlands speaks English, but speaking even just a little bit of Dutch can really help make you feel like part of the community. Sta ..read more

You can safely say that the METS TRADE Show is the one-stop-shop for marine industry professionals. With excellent networking opportunities, a broad range of showcased innovation and located in Amsterdam, this show is where you do business. The next edition will take place from November 13-15 at the RAI Exhibition and Conference Centre. The METS TRADE Show is the world’s biggest and most visited B2B leisure marine equipment show. It brings the marine industry together for decades now. The Amsterdam RAI will be packed with marine equipment, materials and systems. But what more can you do? P ..read more