Meetings & Events brochure WestCord Art Hotel Amsterdam by WestCord Hotels BV

HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS

Meetings & Events WestCord Art Hotel Spaarndammerdijk 302, 1013 ZX Amsterdam tel. +31 (0)20-4109670 fax. +31 (0)20-6810802 e-mail: banqueting.art@westcordhotels.nl

Table of contents

Introduction 2 General information 3 Hotel rooms 3 Function rooms 3 Facilities 4 The Art Brasserie 4 The Gallery 4 Location & accessibility 5 Parking 5 Green Key 6 Function room facilities 7 Function room map 8 Meeting packages 9 Audio-visual aids 10 Welcome & breaks 11 Lunch 13 Drinks & receptions 14 Open bar 15 Dinner 16 Dinner buffet 17 Activities in Amsterdam 18

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Introduction

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your interest in WestCord Art Hotel Amsterdam. We will be pleased to ensure that your meeting or gathering will run smoothly and be successful. The hotel offers 84 four-star and 106 three-star rooms, one luxury apartment as well as 3 multifunctional function rooms. In addition, 3 boardrooms/meeting suites can be used as meeting spaces. We provide the added value of: p

Extremely flexible and professional employees who will take care

of your event down to the last detail

The Art Brasserie

The Gallery (breakfast restaurant)

Free high speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

Private car park

This banqueting guide provides more information about the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities and the range of possibilities for meetings, events, receptions and accommodation. It will be our pleasure to show you all the possibilities. If you wish to receive a tailor-made proposal, have any questions or would like to visit the hotel, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone on +31 (0)20 410 96 83 or by e-mail at banqueting.art@westcordhotels.nl. We look forward to welcoming you as our guest. Yours sincerely, On behalf of the WestCord Art Hotel Amsterdam, Franny Stroeken General Manager

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General information

Hotel rooms

This modern, themed hotel features 191 luxury hotel rooms and a luxury apartment. The walls of the hotel are decorated with a broad range of contemporary artworks, including some pieces by the renowned Dutch artist Herman Brood. In addition, you can discover the stylish, convivial ‘Art Brasserie‘, the breakfast restaurant ‘The Gallery‘, a terrace with an open-air bar, a public outdoor pool (which is yours to use free of charge) as well as the hotel’s own car park. The hotel also has air conditioning and free high speed Wi-Fi internet access.

Function rooms

The hotel has 3 function rooms featuring air conditioning and natural light, free highspeed Wi-Fi internet access and all modern audio-visual equipment. There are also luxury rooms that can be transformed into boardrooms or small meeting suites. Various configurations are possible – whatever is required to make your event a success.

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General information

Facilities

The Brediusbad is a heated outdoor pool. There is a deep basin for qualified swimmers, a shallow basin for children and a separate paddling pool with a fountain for toddlers. There are covered changing rooms, heated showers and small lockers. Hotel guests are welcome in the summer period to make use of these facilities free of charge.

The Art Brasserie

The Art Brasserie is the perfect place to host a successful lunch or company drinks reception. Whether you are looking to grab a drink or just come here to unwind after your meeting in one of the meeting rooms, the Art Brasserie is the ideal location. It also offers a superb Ă la carte menu, created by chef Khalid Rida and his team.

The Gallery

The breakfast restaurant borders our terrace and the garden of the swimming pool. This is a great location for a party evening or a relaxed dinner. Ask about the options, or book a guided tour.

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Location & accessibility

The hotel is located on the edge of Amsterdam’s historical city centre, in the Westerpark district. The stunning Westerpark is located within walking distance of the hotel and offers a wide range of outdoor activities, while the nearby Spaarndammerbuurt neighbourhood gives you the opportunity to admire the architecture of the world-famous Amsterdam School. In addition, the bustling city of Amsterdam offers boundless possibilities for recreation, such as theatres, museums, canal cruises and bicycle tours. The hotel is just minutes from the A10 ring road. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from the heart of the city and 20 minutes by car from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. There is a bus stop right on the doorstep, with direct connections to the city centre, Amsterdam Central Station and Sloterdijk railway station. The hotel can be easily reached by car: if you are coming from the north, take exit S101 on the A10 ring road; if you are coming from the south, take exit S102. Then follow the signs to the city centre. After 500 metres, you will find the hotel on your right hand side. De Jordaan is a 15- minute walk away. The hotel is easily accessible by public transport bus 22 .

Parking

The hotel has its own car park, where paid parking is available at € 24.50 per night, rate per day €12.50. The hotel offers a bicycle rental service for quick and easy access to the city centre.

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WeCare

Green Key

WestCord Art Hotel Amsterdam is committed to making your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Our aim is for your experience at our hotel to be a positive one that will provide a lasting memory. We also see it as our obligation to provide these services both as professionally as possible and in the most socially responsible way. This means we operate with a view to people, planet and society. We organise our activities according to a sustainability programme to ensure that the use of water, energy and raw materials is reduced or made more sustainable on an ongoing basis. We also aim to reduce the environmental footprint of our activities. For example, we continuously work to make our purchasing process sustainable. Examples of this include purchasing certified fish, local products, ‘green’ office supplies and environmentally-friendly detergents. WestCord Art Hotel Amsterdam has been awarded a Golden Green Key Certificate. It is an international sustainability quality mark for businesses in the tourism and recreation industry. Businesses that hold the Golden Green Key Certificate are focussing on sustainability and environmental consciousness in a serious and measurable way. WestCord Hotels’ environmental policy consequently goes beyond what is required by laws and regulations. For more information about the Green Key Certificate and the requirements that must be met, please visit www.greenkey.nl.

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Function room facilities

Function rooms

We offer three multifunctional function rooms with air conditioning, natural light and a full range of audio-visual aids. Various configurations are possible â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whatever you need to make your event a success. For groups of ten or more people, we also offer meeting packages.

Price per 1/2 day (4 h)

Price per 1 day (8 h)

Price per 1 day (12 h)

Glass room

330,00

495,00

660,00

Sand room

330,00

495,00

660,00

Water room

330,00

495,00

660,00

112

495,00

660,00

825,00

Combinaties Sand & Water

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Function room map

Water 56m2

Sand 56m2

Glass 2 64m

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Meeting packages Meeting packages The following meeting packages have been designed for groups of ten or more people.

4 h.

8 h.

12 h.

24 h.

32 h.

from 49,50 p.p.

from 63,50 p.p.

from 90,50 p.p.

from 214,50 p.p.

from 272,50 p.p.

Plenary meeting room rental

Use of beamer, screen, flip-over

Unlimited coffee and tea outside the meeting room

Morning break

Ç2x

Lunch

Ç2x

Afternoon break

Ç2x

Break to go

Overnight stay in a Comfort room

Breakfast buffet

Dinner

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Audio-visual aids Audio-visual aids You will naturally need audio-visual equipment for your meeting. Well-functioning equipment is vital for a smooth-running meeting. WestCord Art Hotel Amsterdam possesses the right knowledge and materials to help ensure this and works when necessary with partners who have years of experience in the field of light, sound and visual. Please contact us for more information or a tailor-made price proposal. (See ‘Audio-visual aids‘ in the sheet below for an overview of the prices and options).

Price per 1/2 day (4 h.)

Price per day (8 h.)

Flip-over Beamer Laptop

€ 17.50 € 50.00 € 50.00

€ 17.50 € 100.00 € 100.00

Lectern

€ 25.00

€ 50.00

White board

€ 17.50

Sound system from

€ 50.00

€ 100.00

Wireless microphone*

€ 100.00

Wired microphone on a stand*

on request

€ 100.00

* exclusively in combination with the sound system Meeting telephone

The above prices are per day, excluding 21% VAT and excluding any transportation costs.

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Reception & breaks

Coffee & tea welcome A cup of Nespresso coffee or tea, served with a treat courtesy of the chef. This coffee & tea welcome is available for € 6.00 per person.

Coffee & tea during your meeting Unlimited fresh Nespresso coffee or tea outside the meeting room and WestCord CoolWater inside the meeting room. This coffee & tea during your meeting is available for € 9.35 per person per day.

Breakfast welcome If you decide to arrive early before the rush-hour traffic hits and have a calm start to your day, we will be happy to serve you a sumptuous breakfast buffet, including delicious boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, bacon, fresh fruit and much more. For those with a modest appetite, we serve an à la carte breakfast from €6.00. The price for full breakfast on arrival is € 20.00 per person.

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Welcome & breaks

Welcome & breaks Your coffee/tea break can be supplemented with any of the snacks listed below.

Morning Breaks

Fruit basket A selection of petits fours A selection of pastries Luxury bonbon/macaroon/homemade chocolate

€ 6.50 per person € 4.50 per person € 5.50 per person € 4.50 per person

Afternoon Breaks Brownie/ Muffin Quiche Lorraine Flammkuchen A selection of doughnuts Fruit shakes Chicken yakitori skewers Sausage rolls

€ 2.30 per person € 3.85 per person € 4.50 per person € 2.20 per person € 3.85 per person € 3.85 per person € 3.85 per person

We are happy to put together a tailor-made package for you.

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Lunch

Lunch The Art Brasserie is an ideal location for a lunch. There are a range of different options for both business and private functions. Sandwich lunches can be served in the brasserie, in the function room or in the lobby.

Sandwich lunch

Everyone can get a break and regain focus, we serve a delicious sandwich lunch consisting of various luxurious sandwiches along with a delicious soup and the savoury treat of the day provided by our chef. In addition, to maintain your vitamin levels, we serve a small bowl of mixed salad with homemade vinaigrette and a range of toppings, as well as a bowl of fresh fruit.

Three-course seasonal lunch

If you are in for a longer day, you can also decide to go with our three-course served lunch, painstakingly prepared for you by our chef and his team. All you need to do is sit down and enjoy the service and the food. The three-course seasonal lunch is priced at â&#x201A;Ź 26.50 per person.

The Sandwich lunch is priced at â&#x201A;Ź 24.50 per person.

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Drinks & receptions

In our brasserie/bar, you can enjoy relaxed drinks with friends or colleagues. Pleasant music, delicious canapés along with a drink and our great service will help steer you towards the end of the day.

Art Package

p Dutch cheeses p Raw beef sausage p Mix of deep-fried cocktail snacks including the typical Dutch bitterballen (deep-fried ragout balls)

Summer Barbecue Package p p p p

Welcome Cocktail Assortment of salads Assortment of meat and fish Mix of fruit

Available for € 32.50 per person Available for € 6.50 per person

Mediterranean package

p Charcuterie with various luxury meats p Assortment of olives p Crostini with sun-dried tomato tapenade p Meatballs in spicy tomato sauce p Wrap with cream cheese and herbs. Choice of: salmon or marinated chicken breast Available for € 9.50 per person

Oriental package

p Butterfly shrimps p Yakitori skewers p Appetiser spoon: sesame-seared tuna with wasabi mayonnaise p Appetiser spoon: Home-marinated salmon teriyaki Available for € 8.50 per person

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Package Deluxe Cold

p Parma ham with Parmesan cream p Cod rillette with tomato jam p Tomato gazpacho with basil froth and vodka p Daikon radish and cucumber crudités with a tzatziki dip Available for € 10.00 per person

Package Deluxe Hot

p Rosé veal escalope with caramelised chicory in aceto balsamico p Grilled courgette with feta tempura, avocado cream and saffron sauce p A kebab skewer of your choice, with marinated beef tenderloin or king prawns p Grilled scallops with pancetta p Pumpkin shot with curry froth Available for € 10.00 per person

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Drinks & receptions

Open bar The costs of a drinks reception or social function are normally charged afterwards based on actual consumption. If you would like certainty about the costs of a drinks reception or social function in advance, you can make use of our open bar package. This is available for groups of 15 or more people. Prices

p A one-hour drinks reception (domestic range) p Every additional half-hour after that with drinks (domestic range) p A one-hour drinks reception (international range) p Every additional half-hour after that with drinks (international range)

€ 15.50 € 6.50 € 21.50 € 7.50

Prices are per person. The ‘domestic range‘ consists of draught Heineken beer, red wine, white wine, orange juice, soft drinks and a selection of domestic distilled spirits, such as Dutch gin and grain wine.

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Dinner

Dinner In the WestCord Art Hotel Amsterdam, you will find the ‘Art Brasserie‘. During the day, you are welcome here for a lavish breakfast, coffee to go, afternoon drinks and an à la carte lunch and dinner. Both the lunch and dinner menus are comprised of carefully-prepared French and Dutch dishes made with seasonal ingredients. The Art Brasserie’s open-air terrace borders the public outdoor pool, with a view over houses built in the typical Amsterdam School style. The kitchen team – headed by chef Khalid Rida – and the hosts and hostesses will ensure you have a pleasant stay in the hotel and an evening filled with culinary delights. For the most recent version of the menu, please contact us by telephone +31 (0)20 410 96 83 or by e-mail at banqueting.art@westcordhotels.nl. The three-course menu with a choice of different dishes is available for € 35.00 per person.

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Buffet menu

Buffet menu Starters

p Carpaccio with grated Parmesan cheese and roasted pine nuts p Parma ham with a salsa of melon and a balsamic dressing p Homemade tuna salad p Marinated king prawn salad p Italian “Caprese” salad p Cold pasta salad with chicken breast and olives

In-between course

p Soup du chef (changes daily)

Main courses

p Chicken fillet with a creamy mushroom sauce p Gently cooked ham with a sauce of truffle and grated Parmesan cheese p Baked salmon filled with a sauce of basil p Seasonal vegetables p Oven roasted potatoes p Tagliatelle p Rice

Desserts

p Tiramisu p Fresh fruit salad

We will discuss with you the dishes you would like, depending on the type of event. The buffet menu can be booked for parties of 25 people or more. We are happy to devise a suitable package for your party. The buffet menu is available for € 32.00 per person.

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Activities in Amsterdam Activities in Amsterdam Make your business meeting as effective as possible! Combine your business meeting with a teambuilding activity or get to know each other better during a workshop or boat trip through Amsterdam’s historic canals. An overview of possibilities for making your meeting complete is provided below. We look forward to helping you decide on the right activity for your function. Canal Cruise

wooden drawbridges, past houseboats and former shipyards.

Cruise straight through Amsterdam’s historical centre by

Through bustling Haarlemmerstraat road, you will get to the

canal boat. With an experienced guide on board, a boat trip on

Jordaan. No other neighbourhood has been so frequently

Amsterdam’s waterways is an ideal way to discover the beauti-

celebrated in song. With its hidden courtyards, picturesque

ful city centre. You will cruise by the stately, impressive canal

canals and painstakingly-restored houses full of quirky little

houses, the seven arched bridges on the Reguliersgracht

shops, restaurants and cafés, this is still one of Amsterdam’s

canal, the famous Skinny Bridge (‘Magere Brug’) over the

most vibrant and characteristic neighbourhoods. The bicycle

River Amstel, the replica of the Dutch East India Company

tour will end back where it began, near the Central Station.

vessel ‘Amsterdam‘ located in front of the National Maritime

Cookery workshop

Museum, and the Port of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Welcome Tour

A cookery workshop is the ideal opportunity to discover, or rediscover, your colleagues’ qualities and your own. Working

The Amsterdam Welcome Tour forms an excellent first

together in a relaxed atmosphere towards the same goal –

introduction for visitors to the city. For example, it delves

coming up with a sumptuous four-course dinner and getting

into the city’s origins, but also guides visitors through the

to enjoy tasty food – will create a pleasant, open ambiance, in

latest developments in the capital. The tour guides will discuss

which everyone can do their own thing. The teacher/trainer

the construction of the canal ring, water management in

lends a hand where necessary and carefully oversees the

the city, the housing situation, dinghies and houseboats, the

planning and timing of the meal.

characteristic gables of the canal houses, hoisting beams and

Creative workshop

crooked houses, the many bicycles and the coffeeshops – in short, all the things that will strike you when you visit Amsterdam for the first time. The varied route also stops off at the Begijnhof courtyard and the Civic Guards Gallery (‘Schuttersgalerij’, a public passageway featuring a series of enormous 17th-century portraits of the Amsterdam city militia), the Flower Market and the area around the River Amstel with

Get creative with your colleagues and enjoy something completely different from the daily hustle and bustle. Discover your creativity and that of your colleagues. Whether you choose to make a stone sculpture or a mosaic, or decide to paint, sculpt clay or make jewellery, you will be able to enjoy a relaxing day with an end result that you can be proud of.

the Stopera building complex (home to both City Hall and

Museums

the Dutch National Opera & Ballet), picturesque Staalstraat

Amsterdam’s range of museums offers you plenty of oppor-

road and the Oudemanhuispoort book market, where, for a

tunities to enjoy and learn more about Amsterdam’s rich past.

moment, you can imagine you are in Paris.

Your options include Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum,

Bicycle Tour

Hermitage Amsterdam and the Nieuwe Kerk.

As picturesque and popular as Amsterdam’s Westelijke Eilanden (‘Western Isles’) and Jordaan neighbourhoods are now, less than half a century ago these areas had a dismal reputation. The two areas are inextricably bound up with each other – like they are family. This bicycle tour will take you behind Amsterdam Central Station to Westerdok harbour, where you can enjoy a spectacular view onto the IJ lake. You will then continue your tour past beautifully-restored warehouses on Bickers Island, Prinsen Island and Realen Island, over charming

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