Netherlands Bike & Barge​

Amrath Grand Hotel Frans Hals is located in the Haarlem city center, just behind the gothic St. Bavo Church. It is within walking distance of the “Haarlem grote markt” and all of the main attractions. There is free Wi-Fi at the hotel. The spacious rooms have extra long beds and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. Luxurious bathrobes are available. An extensive breakfast buffet is served each day and there is a hotel bar for drinks. You’ll find plenty of dining options nearby.

A luxurious and spacious two-deck, 24-passenger barge with a homelike atmosphere, the Iris was put into service in April 2005. Its 12 comfortable cabins have private bathrooms with showers, and the barge has air-conditioning and heating throughout. Common areas include a dining area and lounge with a bar, and a sundeck at the bow. Smoking is only permitted outside on the sundeck. The barge moors each night. Drinks of all types are available for purchase at the bar on board the Iris. It is not customary for guests to bring their own wine and liquor onboard; your understanding is appreciated. Onboard meal menus are set, though the chef is happy to accommodate vegetarians and those on restricted diets for health reasons.

The hotel Château Frontenac is a magnificent building dating from the late 19th century. Its location is ideal, just a block from the Champs-Elysées, making it a very easy and safe base for exploring Paris, shopping and taking evening strolls. The rooms in this 4-start hotel are decorated in a Louis XV style and are provided with modern amenities, including air conditioning, Internet access, a minibar, in-room safe and satellite television.

A wonderful first-class hotel located in the heart of vibrant, historic Amsterdam, the Hotel Vondel is extremely well suited for every traveler, thanks in large part to its special atmosphere and individual character.

The Millennium Opera Paris combines the elegance and splendor of the 1920s with modern, comfortable amenities. In addition to a restaurant, the Millennium Hotel Paris Opera offers a lounge bar where guests can enjoy snacks and drinks by the fireplace and cocktails in the evenings, all with the background of music from the grand piano. Room service is available around the clock. Multilingual staff on the 24-hour front desk can recommend places to visit and provide concierge services, including theater and opera reservations and transportation arrangements. Wireless Internet access covers all public areas of the hotel. The hotel features 163 air-conditioned guestrooms with traditional décor in light colors, and includes period-style wood furniture with green leather-topped writing desks. All rooms offer satellite television, pay movies, safe, trouser press, minibar and coffee/tea-making facilities. En-suite bathrooms include hair dryers. The full-sized desks also feature high-speed Internet connections.