Location Information (Amsterdam)

The Park Hotel Amsterdam
Stadhouderskade 25
1071 ZD Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Tel: + 31 20 671 1222

The conference will be held at The Park Hotel Amsterdam, where Nielsen Norman Group has negotiated a discounted single-occupancy room rate of €201 per room, including breakfast and internet.

The combination of Amsterdam’s best city centre AAA location, next to the Leidse Square, the Museum Square (home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra), the prestigious shopping district of P.C. Hooftstraat and Vondelpark, the well thought out design, sophisticated luxury and hi-tech offerings make Park Hotel one of the best hotels in Amsterdam .

The discounted rate is available only through online registration and does not include tax. The rate will be honoured between 20 and April 29, 2012, and is subject to availability. We recommend that you register as early as possible.

Travel:

Schiphol International Airport is 15 km (9 mi) southwest of the city's center and offers direct flights to 188 international destinations.

A taxi from the airport to city center is approximately €40. Trains take you from Schiphol to Amsterdam's Central Railway Station in 15 minutes, and depart the airport every 9 minutes.

Central Station is the hub of the city's public transportation network and is 2.4 km, or a seven-minute walk, from the hotel. In addition to local bus and tram services, the station offers train service to and from various cities in Europe, including high-speed service to and from Frankfurt, Paris, and other European cities.

Meals:

Morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch will be provided each conference day.

Amsterdam's historic district has numerous restaurants and cafes. In addition to Zagat, you can find locally generated dining information in:

• DiningCity includes links to restaurants and online reservations (where available)
• Amsterdam Hot Spots includes brief reviews
• SpecialBite Amsterdam offers reviews, maps, and customer comments

What to Do in Amsterdam:

Amsterdam is one of Europe's most popular tourist destination and offers numerous options for day- and night-time adventures. Following are a few guides to help you plan your extracurricular activities:

• The Internet Guide to Amsterdam is co-authored by Steven Pemberton (and listed as Google's top Amsterdam guide). 
• Amsterdam Hot Spots is an online guide to nightlife, restaurants, and other attractions, and includes reviews.
• Lonely Planet offers a basic overview of Amsterdam, including "Off the Beaten Track" recommendations.
• The Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions website features event and travel information, and a comprehensive city guide.