Throughout my journey to Zimbabwe, I deliberately deliberate a two night time layover in Amsterdam. I did so to be able to get pleasure from two intriguing aviation geek experiences:
Each of those properties are a part of Marriott Tribute Portfolio, which is likely one of the impartial resort collections belonging to Marriott Bonvoy. Moreover, Corendon is a Dutch and Turkish leisure firm, with inns, an airline, and extra.
With that background out of the best way, let’s get into the evaluation. I’ve to say, there was fairly a novelty to staying in a Boeing 737 cockpit suite, although I believe it’s an expertise I solely must have as soon as, no less than if touring solo.
Reserving the Corendon Amsterdam New-West
The Corendon Amsterdam New-West is likely one of the most moderately priced Marriott properties in Amsterdam, and charges for normal rooms are usually underneath €100 per night time (for my night time, the AAA price was €80).
Nonetheless, I wasn’t staying at this property to be able to ebook a typical room, however relatively I booked the property’s prime suite, which is the Boeing 737 cockpit suite. Sure, the suite actually has a cockpit within the room. This retailed for €349, however with the AAA low cost, the worth was simply €279. That’s one of many greatest AAA reductions I’ve ever seen!
Clearly that was considerably greater than a base room, however then once more, it’s not usually that your resort room comes with an plane fuselage, so I assumed it was cheap.
Corendon Amsterdam New-West location
Let’s begin with the most important draw back to this property, which is the placement. I’m no skilled on Amsterdam, however this property doesn’t appear to have a really handy location for many functions. The resort describes its location as being “in an rising, colourful neighborhood of town,” so make of that what you’ll.
Because the identify suggests, the resort is within the western a part of Amsterdam, roughly midway between the middle of town and Schiphol Airport. The resort is only a brief distance from a tram, providing entry to most of the metropolis’s sights.
In my case, I used to be simply going to and from the airport space, and Schiphol Airport is a couple of 10-15 minute drive from the resort.
The 263-room Amsterdam Corendon New-West doesn’t have a very inspiring exterior, however fortuitously it’s a lot cheerier inside. That’s as a result of the constructing is kind of previous, nevertheless it solely turned a Corendon property in 2023, so the inside is mainly new.
Corendon Amsterdam New-West foyer & check-in
The Corendon Amsterdam New-West has a enjoyable foyer, which feels a bit like what you’d count on from a contemporary restricted service property when it comes to design. The foyer has loads of seating, together with couches, communal tables, and extra.
The check-in course of was environment friendly, and the 2 girls working the entrance desk have been pleasant. Inside a second, I had a key to my room.
Simply to hit on a few different factors, simply off the foyer there’s a 24/7 market, the place you should buy some primary meals and drinks, which is handy.
Moreover, by the set of elevators there’s a Starbucks espresso machine, the place you can also make your most popular drink any hour of the day. This isn’t complimentary, however you may pay instantly by bank card. I appreciated gaining access to that, as somebody with a bizarre schedule (and particularly on condition that I used to be trying out of the resort at round 4AM).
Corendon Amsterdam New-West Boeing 737 cockpit suite
The Corendon Amsterdam New-West goes as much as the seventh flooring, and that’s the place my room was positioned.
The Boeing 737 cockpit suite at this resort has the room quantity… you guessed it, 737! What a coincidence. 😉
At 1,291 sq. ft (120 sq. meters), this suite is very large, although it has an odd design. Quite than feeling like a collection supposed for resort visitors, the suite is mainly a bed room and a convention room. As you enter the room, you’ll be within the bed room in the event you flip left, within the convention room in the event you flip proper, or within the Boeing 737 fuselage in the event you stroll straight forward.
Let’s begin by wanting on the bed room. The bed room has a cushty king dimension mattress, proper subsequent to a Boeing 737 fuselage. The mattress is tender and cozy, although oddly there aren’t any retailers on both aspect of the mattress.
There’s a chaise lounge subsequent to the mattress, after which a wall-mounted TV throughout from the mattress.
In a room to the aspect of the bed room is a desk, which additionally has a Nespresso espresso machine, a kettle, and a mini-fridge, containing a few bottles of water.
There was even a welcome amenity, consisting of a voucher for a free drink on the bar, plus a field of candies. Corendon properties actually have glorious elite recognition!
The toilet is again close to the hallway on the entrance. There’s a small room with a rest room and a sink.
Then there’s a separate toilet with double sinks, a bath, and a walk-in bathe.
Now let’s have a look at the opposite aspect of the suite, which you’d assume could be a lounge, although in actuality it’s extra of a convention room. It has an extended convention desk, a few TV screens, and even a whiteboard.
This space even has two gender-segregated restrooms…
Now, let’s discuss concerning the precise Boeing 737 fuselage that’s by some means on this resort room. You’re free to enter the cabin and cockpit as a lot as you’d like, and it may be accessed from both aspect of the room, or the rear.
It’s merely unreal to have this in your resort room. This isn’t some faux gimmick, it’s the precise fuselage of a retired Boeing 737. It has galley carts, overhead bins, three rows of seats, and even a cockpit.
It’s unbelievable whenever you have a look at the fuselage from an angle, as a result of you may see that the nostril cone was really reduce off, and is positioned on the outside of the constructing. How cool is that?!
Sure, this was distinctive and one thing I’ll always remember, although to be sincere, I’m type of conflicted on this complete expertise:
- That is undoubtedly outrageously cool, and as an aviation geek, I really like this
- On the similar time, the execution of this appears relatively half-baked; at the moment it’s primarily a bed room and a convention room, so why not make this a fully epic suite, and make it simpler and extra snug to spend time within the fuselage of the cabin?
- In equity, I think about the economics listed below are difficult, since this cockpit suite is at a random price range property that’s not even on the airport, so possibly there’s simply not an ROI if extra is invested on this
- Whereas it’s enjoyable to spend time within the suite, it’s a bit awkward to truly sleep in right here, since there’s no option to shut the plane door, so you may’t get the room really darkish
Corendon Amsterdam New-West Mondi Restaurant
Mondi Restaurant is the Corendon Amsterdam New-West’s all-day eating restaurant. It serves breakfast from 7AM till 11AM, lunch from 12:30PM till 4PM, and dinner from 5:30PM till 10PM. Sadly I didn’t have the prospect to have breakfast right here (since I left the resort early within the morning), so I as an alternative opted to have an early dinner right here.
What a enjoyable restaurant and bar design — I really like the brilliant colours and the crops.
This restaurant is described as serving Caribbean soul meals with a French twist, which is kind of a theme. You’ll find the menu beneath.
To begin, I ordered the flatbread with salsa, hummus, pico de gallo, olive oil, and inexperienced herbs, which was tasty, although not precisely what I envisioned once I ordered it.
Then I chosen the signature salad, with little gem, kale, crimson chard, pico de gallo, french bean, and spicy French dressing. It was a big portion, tasty, and really spicy (which I beloved).
Corendon Amsterdam New-West gymnasium & spa
The Corendon Amsterdam New-West’s gymnasium and spa are at the moment underneath development, so aren’t obtainable to visitors. It looks like they’re investing lots in a brand new spa, although it’s anybody’s guess if it finally ends up wanting just like the renderings within the foyer.
The resort additionally has a gorgeous indoor pool, which I briefly visited, nevertheless it was so busy that I didn’t really feel snug taking footage.
Backside line
The Corendon Amsterdam New-West is an efficient worth Marriott Bonvoy property. This can be a trendy, quirky resort, with a pleasant restaurant and pleasant service. Consider it as a barely elevated restricted service property. The catch is that the placement isn’t ideally suited for a overwhelming majority of vacationers — it’s neither close to town middle, nor on the airport.
Now, the one purpose I stayed right here is due to the Boeing 737 cockpit suite, which needs to be probably the most memorable resort rooms I’ve ever stayed in. It’s not every single day you get to sleep proper subsequent to a Boeing 737 fuselage.
I’m so glad I had this expertise, and checked it off my record. Do I want to do that once more? No, most likely not. The execution left a bit to be desired, as the general suite design simply isn’t very cozy, with a lot of the area being taken up by a convention room.
What do you make of the Corendon Amsterdam New-West?
