User Experience 2008
Chicago
Nov 2-7		 Amsterdam
Nov 16-21

Location Information (Amsterdam)

Photo of Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam
Piet Heinkade 11
Netherlands

Tel: +31 20 519 12 00
Fax: +31 20 519 12 49
E-Mail: hotel.amsterdam@moevenpick.com

The conference will be held at Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam, where Nielsen Norman Group has negotiated a discounted business room rate of €227.00 per night, which includes a full breakfast buffet.

This rate is available between 14 and 23 November, subject to availability, and does not include a 6% VAT, 5% city tax, or 4.5% credit card service charge. Reservations should be made by 16 November, after which the hotel cannot guarantee the discouted rate.

Event Location

By combining its Swiss heritage with uncompromising hospitality, gastronomic expertise, and wide-ranging business- and resort-hotel management experience, the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam successfully delivers professional, individualized services to all its guests.

The hotel is surrounded by the historic district's many canals, restaurants, and shops, and is within easy reach of several major attractions:

  • The Anne Frank House features Anne Frank's diary, offers tours of the house, and hosts related exhibits, such as “Free2Choose” which explores the boundaries of freedom and contemporary conflicts between basic human rights and democratic rule of law.
  • The Rijksmuseum is the country's largest museum; although currently undergoing major renovation, it continues to display more than 400 17th Century masterpieces in its redesigned Philips Wing.
  • The Van Gogh Museum houses the world's largest van Gogh collection and other highlights of 19th Century art. On Fridays, the museum is open late and hosts special events such as lectures, readings, and live music.

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.

Amsterdam's main tourist office is located just opposite Central Station.

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:

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: