Mandatory 5-stars for such a beautiful space being preserved for the public. Beautiful grounds…read moreright outside of Haarlem. A great place to meet a friend and walk around. They also have take away coffee now that the catering is closed. I've been here in the spring and winter. The spring is definitely more beautiful, but it's all stunning. Plenty of bike parking. Also beautiful just cycling to Elswout from Haarlem or Overveen!

A lovely place to visit during Autumn, Spring or Summer, basically when the weather is delightful…read more Also, an ideal location if you want to have a fairytale wedding or fabulous reception. The landscape is simply lovely to take a stroll or just embrace nature.

I'm of two minds about riding lessons here. I like to put in some equestrian time wherever I am in…read morethe world, and after the whole process of getting approved at this stable, I was excited to ride here. On one hand, it was beautiful and the horses were well-trained, and once I got into a nice riding rhythm, the experience was enjoyable. On the other hand, the trainers... I dunno, maybe it was a cultural barrier... because they seemed checked out. They just never seemed particularly enthusiastic or personable. I get that these trainers might be 20-year-olds used to training adolescent girls and they don't need to be particularly sociable to be good instructors, but it kind of felt like I was in their way and they were just rolling from one lesson to the next. Then again, I might be overthinking. My regular private instructor once said that busy riding schools tend to be like this - filling up as many lessons as possible, resulting in stretching their attention thin. They were respectable enough and some of the other students I interacted with were fantastic and much more willing to talk and trade helpful tips.

In dit prachtige rijksmonument van bouwmeester Van Gendt is de oudste rijschool van Nederland…read moregevestigd. Dezelfde architect is verantwoordelijk voor Concertgebouw en Stadsschouwburg. De ingang is aan de Vondelstraat. Bezoekers komen binnen via een museumwinkeltje waar de entree betaald kan worden. Die geeft toegang, recht op een drankje en komt deels ten goede van het Levend Paardenmuseum. Deze stichting heeft tot doel de binnenkant van het gebouw in oude luister te herstellen en te onderhouden. De gemeente Amsterdam is verantwoordelijk voor de buitenkant, manegehouder Vincent Valk voor het paardenbedrijf en de horeca. De manege heeft een binnen- en een buitenrijbaan. De buitenrijbaan en binnenplaats grenzen aan de tuinen van de buren. Dat was bij de bouw in 1882 wel anders, toen was dit braakliggend terrein, ver buiten de stad. De foyer bevindt zich boven, daar is ook de bar. Via de foyer kom je op het balkon. Van daaruit een goed uitzicht op de binnenrijbaan en een prima plek om een drankje te drinken. Je kunt hier paardrijden, volwassenen kopen een starterspakket alvorens in een groepsles verder te gaan. Kinderen vinden zo ook hun weg. Voor hen zijn er ponykampen waar een hele week met vriendjes en vriendinnetjes met en tussen de paarden wordt beleefd. Er zijn hier twee studentenverenigingen actief. Er wordt dressuur-, spring- en carrousel les gegeven. Carrousel is een teamsport waarbij figuren op muziek wordt gereden. Privépaarden stappen na de les regelmatig uit in het Vondelpark, altijd een bezienswaardigheid in dit stadspark tussen de joggers en fietsers. De manege heeft ook een paardenvrachtwagen waarmee buitenritten in het Amsterdamse bos kunnen worden geaccommodeerd. Dit mooie gebouw kan gehuurd worden voor onvergetelijke feestjes, groot en klein. Er zijn hier films opgenomen, even geleden "Keetje Tippel", meer recent "Pak van mijn Hart". Kinderfeestjes met taart, pannenkoeken of patat en een begeleid ritje op paard of pony zijn hier te boeken. Voor de volwassenen zijn er high teas met lekkere hapjes. Zo timmert 's lands oudste rijschool aan de weg om ook in deze moderne tijd succesvol te zijn. En dat lukt aardig, ga maar kijken!

This must clearly be one of the most amazing venues I have ever seen! We ran a training workshop…read morehere, but I can imagine all sorts of events in this location. The most amazing thing about it is just the vast space you have. Being here feels like having moved in together with a group of friends, there are fridges with soft drinks and Nespresso machines, you simply help yourself to anything you need. To create a nice atmosphere, there is a Sonos sound system with Spotify, and also a TV screen for presentations. They do provide all possible adaptors (HDMI, VGA, Mac, etc...) in case you forget to bring your own. It is a bit pricey, but completely worth it if you want to run an event at a location that leaves an impression.

Not my typical hang-out, and it was initiated by a friend to meet here, but I was pleasantly…read moresuprised! We ordered some meatless dishes. Not mentioned al particular vegetarian food, but just as a healthy dish and we enjoyed every bite! The staff is also very friendly, although it was obvious that they had some friends over, so you had to make sure to get eye contact to get them distracted and get back to work. But it wasn't a busy night, so hey, who cares. I didn't!

This location is one of my favourite event venues in Amsterdam…read more I've attended a several different kinds of events that were hosted by de Zwijger and it was a flawless experience every time. The building is big and modern, the staff as well as the event hosting is professional. One of the events was over three days so food was included. I don't know if it was provided by de Zwijger itself or if they had organized a caterer. Either way, it was the best food I got so far on a conference. For some months now Pakhuis de Zwijger is the new venue for Creative Mornings. I'm happy about that, because since then it really takes place every month thanks to the professional organization.

Great atmosphere. The back garden is a nice place for a drink in the shade on a hot afternoon. We…read moreonly stopped for drinks and a slice of cake. The drinks were cold which was nice. But the fresh juice selection was limited to one: orange juice. And the carrot cake was good (with a very nice lemon glaze instead of frosting which was a great substitution) but a bit dry.

From the owner: Ons kantoor is 5 dagen per week geopend. De locatie is 7…read moredagen per week te boeken. De Winter Cantina is van 01-11-16 tot 01-04-17 elke zondag open van 11.00 - 19.00 uur binnen in het Rijk. De Zomer Cantina is het lunchzaakje van het Rijk van de Keizer. Deze is geopend van april t/m oktober van dinsdag t/m zondag van 11.00 tot 19.00 uur voor iedere passant. Het Rijk van de Keizer is een bedrijf waar je kan vergaderen, borrelen, dineren, feesten en trouwen met groepen op boeking.

I stayed at the Hoxton in Amsterdam for three nights and, at around $600 a night, I was expecting a…read morebit more. The best part of the stay was definitely the front desk staff. Everyone I interacted with there was professional, helpful, and friendly. Unfortunately, the good service at the front desk didn't extend to the rest of the hotel. The bar and Lotti's restaurant were both consistently understaffed, and the service was extremely slow. Lotti's also seemed to be out of a lot of the main dishes, even though the menu is already pretty limited. As for the rooms, they were okay, but felt a little worn and could really use some updating. Nothing terrible, but for what the hotel charges, I think you should be able to expect a bit more comfort and quality. After checking out the W Hotel nearby, which was much nicer for a similar price, I couldn't help but feel disappointed. For nearly $4500 after taxes for three nights in two rooms at the Hoxton, I honestly felt a bit cheated. Again, the front desk team deserves credit, but overall, I think the Hoxton needs to step up its game to justify these rates.

Back again as we are once a year. My previous review is accurate - we really like the ambiance -…read morerelaxed but on their game. Love the connivence of an on-site excellent bar and restaurant. Great staff, all pleasant and helpful. Rooms are comfy. Love the place!

First and foremost, the standout service sets Your Space apart from other shared meeting…read moreenvironments. The ladies who run this space add creative, enthusiastic flare to their inspiring venue to help your ideas develop. It's choice location in the inner canal belt makes this a grade A+ venue for work and social gatherings, easily accessible by tram and bike. The views ain't bad either; you can see as far as the Marnixstraat from it's second story window. Canals as far as the eye can see! These ladies have carefully curated their snacks; making sure they tick all the boxes for any kind of diet. They also have drip and SUPER FANCY coffee - don't forget to ask for a flat white! They are Aussies, after all. The venue is equipped with high speed wifi, chrome cast and funky tunes. There's a whiteboard wall (!) and if you're like me and have a weird thing about stationary and office supplies, you'll basically want to live up there. There are 3 large rooms, all beautifully decorated and themed with names (ask them about it!) to help you get into your creative groove. If you love quiet, victorian inspired decor, you'll love the Library. Would highly recommend their service/venue.

From the owner: Your Space is a unique, creative meeting and event location in the heart of Amsterdam in a stunning…read moreand spacious 17th century canal house. The venue features three unique meeting rooms, gorgeous canal views, an oxygen-rich indoor oasis and lush velvet sofas that'll make you say 'ahhhh...' It's a laid-back, inspiring atmosphere that breeds creativity, growth and innovation. But that's not the clincher. It's the experience that the space's hands-on hosts are committed to providing each and every time - the unparalleled service, impeccable attention to detail, and flexible offerings customised to meet your unique needs.