Throughout my journey to Zimbabwe, I deliberately deliberate a two evening layover in Amsterdam. No, to not benefit from the lovely metropolis and to go to some “cafes,” however fairly to take a look at two accommodations that had been notably intriguing to me as an aviation geek:
Each of those properties are a part of Marriott Tribute Portfolio, which is likely one of the impartial lodge collections belonging to Marriott Bonvoy. Moreover, Corendon is a Dutch and Turkish leisure firm, with accommodations, an airline, and extra.
With that background out of the best way, let’s get into the assessment. I’ve gotta say, the Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport exceeded my expectations, and was a wonderful worth. The 747 was simply the cherry on prime.
Reserving the Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
I paid money for my keep on the Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, as the speed was simply over $100 for the evening. We’ve seen such inflation with lodge charges in recent times, so I assumed that was an awesome deal.
After all I might have redeemed Marriott Bonvoy factors for my keep, but when a lodge is that this low cost, I’ll virtually at all times pay money. Additionally, I discovered the factors charges right here to make completely no sense. Whereas the lodge was solely charging round $100, an award keep would have price 55,000 Marriott Bonvoy factors. I worth Marriott Bonvoy factors at 0.7 cents every, so that may have been a horrible worth.
Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport location
The Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is a couple of 5-10 minute drive from Schiphol Airport. One superior factor is that the lodge affords a complimentary shuttle service, which is exceedingly uncommon at airport accommodations in Europe. The shuttle runs each half-hour, from 4AM till 11PM — it operates at :00 and :30 from the lodge, and at :15 and :45 from the airport.
When you exit the terminal at Schiphol Airport, simply comply with the signage within the path of lodge shuttles, that are spots A9-13. That’s the place the shuttle will choose up from, with no reservations required.
The lodge has fairly an enormous shuttle that’s extra like a metropolis busy than your typical lodge van. The switch was seamless, however not notably skilled. Whereas we had been ready to depart, the driving force was having a loud dialog with somebody outdoors the shuttle, which I might hear from the again of the bus.
The particular person was stunned to see the driving force now not working on the Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport. He defined that the lodge tried to punish him for letting somebody experience on the shuttle who wasn’t imagined to, and he was “ratted out,” and the lodge can “go f*ck themselves.” C’mon, you shouldn’t be yelling that type of stuff in entrance of individuals.
After a brief experience, we had been on the 207-room Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
That is really a part of a a lot greater complicated, because the property additionally has the Corendon Residences Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, with 298 lodging. There’s additionally a Tesla Supercharger right here, so the complete property tends to be fairly busy.
Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport foyer & check-in
The Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has a beautiful, artsy foyer, particularly for an inexpensive airport lodge. The foyer has excessive ceilings, because of an atrium that spans a number of flooring.
My check-in expertise was fairly unusual. I offered my bank card and passport, after which a number of folks behind the desk began speaking to 1 one other, and appeared confused. Finally they requested me to substantiate that I really had a reservation, so I pulled up my affirmation e mail. They then realized that they had been already wanting on the system for the following day, although it was “solely” 11PM.
As soon as they discovered I did the truth is have a reservation, they had been tremendous pleasant, and even knowledgeable me that I had been upgraded to a junior suite on account of my Marriott Bonvoy Titanium standing. I used to be additionally offered a letter highlighting among the property’s options, after which a couple of minutes later had a key to my room.
Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport visitor room
The Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has seven flooring. I used to be assigned room 1209, really situated on the second flooring (I feel the “1” at first of the room quantity refers back to the constructing, to tell apart it from the flats).
Junior suites on the lodge are marketed as being anyplace from 377 sq. ft (35 sq. meters) to 463 sq. ft (43 sq. meters). So that they’re not precisely big by international requirements, however for Europe, that’s a fairly good dimension.
The room felt rather more luxurious and thoughtfully designed than I used to be anticipating. The room had a snug king dimension mattress and 4 substantial pillows, a chair with a espresso desk, a sofa, and a desk with one other chair.
On the desk was a Nespresso espresso machine (tremendous good for an airport lodge!), a kettle, and a mini-fridge with a few bottles of complimentary water.
As a welcome amenity, there was additionally a can of stroopwafels, a bar voucher for a few free drinks, and another sweet. Once more, this positively exceeded my expectations for a price range pleasant airport lodge.
As a lot as folks complain concerning the tipping tradition in america, it’s attention-grabbing to notice that the room had a QR code whereby folks had been inspired to tip housekeeping.
The toilet was close to the doorway to the room and to the appropriate, and featured a bathroom, a sink, a bath, and a walk-in bathe.
Toiletries had been in reusable, wall-mounted containers, from Scapa Dwelling.
Again close to the doorway, there was a second toilet in a small room. It’s not typically you see two bathrooms in a junior suite!
Sadly my room didn’t have a lot in the best way of views. Some rooms face the Boeing 747 that’s parked outdoors, whereas my room simply confronted a part of the constructing, and a street within the distance.
All-in-all, the room I used to be assigned tremendously exceeded my expectations.
Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport breakfast
Corendon All You Can Eat Restaurant is the lodge’s major restaurant, and as you’ll have guessed based mostly on the title, it’s an all you may eat restaurant. 😉 The restaurant serves breakfast from 6:30AM till 10:30AM on weekdays, and from 7AM till 11AM on weekends. On prime of that, there’s a dinner buffet nightly from 5PM till 10PM.
On account of my Marriott Bonvoy elite standing, I obtained complimentary breakfast right here, so I checked that out very first thing within the morning. The restaurant is simply off the foyer, and has a good quantity of seating.
The breakfast buffet is huge, and consists of a number of completely different serving stations. As you’d count on, although, a Western Europe breakfast buffet isn’t going to be as thrilling as what you’ll discover within the Center East or Southeast Asia.
Every thing at breakfast was self serve, with espresso and juice obtainable from machines, plus a collection of tea.
If you happen to go to within the evenings, it appears you may even pour your self some wine on faucet. 😉
Chilly breakfast choices included fruit (sliced and complete), cereal, quite a lot of yogurt and muesli, chilly cuts and cheese, salad, pastries, and every kind of bread.
Scorching choices included eggs ready in quite a lot of methods, plus breakfast potatoes and meat.
Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport foyer bar & lounge
Past the lodge’s all you may eat buffet restaurant, there are another eating choices. Corendon Bar & Bistro is the lodge’s foyer lounge, and it’s open each day from 8AM till 11PM. There’s somewhat espresso store that’s a part of this (serving Starbucks espresso), although you may sit anyplace within the foyer.
There are a selection of drinks and snacks obtainable all through the day. Since I used to be given a drink voucher, I got here right here through the day and had a latte, which was fairly good.
Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport foyer market
Simply off the foyer, the Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has a market, which is a bit greater than you’ll discover at most different accommodations (I think about it’s largely meant for the folks dwelling within the flats long-term). This has every kind of food and drinks choices, and even has a self check-out characteristic.
Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport SkyBar 747
SkyBar 747 is the Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s rooftop restaurant and lounge. Sadly I didn’t have an opportunity to test this out, because it’s closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, which is after I was staying. I’ve heard the views from listed below are very good, although, and the restaurant up there serves Caribbean meals, with reside music on some nights.
Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport health club & pool
Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has a spa, health club, and pool, situated on the foyer degree.
The health club could be accessed 24/7, and is spectacular, with loads of fashionable gear for each cardio and energy coaching.
The lodge additionally has an indoor pool, open each day from 8AM till 9PM. I didn’t use this, however observe that reservations are obligatory.
Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Boeing 747
Now on to what I’d think about to be the good a part of Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and the entire motive I stayed right here. The lodge actually has a retired Boeing 747 sitting in entrance of the property. Though that is painted within the Corendon livery, it’s a former KLM Boeing 747-400.
It’s so enjoyable to have the ability to stroll across the Boeing 747, and recognize simply how huge of a beast that is. It actually places issues into perspective.
The catch is that you could’t really enter the cabin of the plane below regular circumstances, so maybe the entire thing is a bit anti-climactic. Nevertheless, I imagine cabin excursions are generally supplied, and the aircraft nonetheless has the previous KLM interiors put in.
Backside line
The Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is a surprisingly nice airport lodge, particularly given its cheap pricing. The lodge has a complimentary airport shuttle, a contemporary and enjoyable design, good elite recognition, and a strong breakfast buffet. Most memorable of all, the lodge has a Boeing 747 parked outdoors, which is fairly cool!
I’m so glad I had the prospect to remain right here. Nevertheless, personally I’d in all probability keep on the Sheraton Amsterdam Schiphol Airport subsequent time. I stayed right here for the novelty, however I do worth the comfort of staying at an airport lodge related on to the terminal, and in addition a property with a membership lounge. However nonetheless, that is considerably inexpensive, and is a good possibility.
What do you make of the Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport?
