Description

CONFERENCE CENTRE
If you are looking for a location for a conference, dinner or product presentation that will keep your guests talking about it for years to come, then you have found the right place in St. Olofs Chapel. Its historical value provides a special ambience, while the technical facilities ensure that your event will go smoothly. The building dates back to 1440, which makes it one of the oldest buildings in Amsterdam. In the 19th century, the St. Olofs Chapel fell into disrepair and lost its religious character. A raging fire in 1966 seemed to signal the end, but NH Barbizon Palace showed interest. The hotel was looking for more conference space, and from this came the plan arose to restore St. Olofs Chapel to its original state, but with all the added conveniences and comfort of the 20th century. GENERAL FACILITIES
The Conference Centre is an integral part of the NH Barbizon Palace Hotel. An underground passage connects the two locations. The Business Centre is available for your guests, and is equipped with PC, fax, photocopier, Internet and 10 external telephone lines. The Concierge Team and the Guest Relations Manager will be happy to help you with airline ticket reservations, car rentals and information about the city in order to ensure that your stay is as efficient and pleasant as possible. Due to the 24-hour security, your guests will always feel safe. CONFERENCE FACILITIES
The NH Barbizon Palace Conference Centre can be used for extremely diverse purposes, such as receptions for up to 500 people, parties for up to 300 people, gala dinners for up to 200 guests, buffet dinners for up to 240 people, seminars for up to 300 people, events, etc. The lower floor with its foyer and small conference room offers many possibilities. For instance, during a conference, you can hold product presentations in the foyer and have an informal meeting on the balcony. Personal service receives high priority at the NH Barbizon Palace. You have one contact person during preparation and during the event. For smaller meetings, there are also 11 meeting rooms, including the exclusive Boardroom and Henry Hudson Rooms, which offer modern, comfortable accommodations for groups of between 10 and 200 people.

Location

In the centre of Amsterdam, in front of the central railway station, the hotel is conveniently located close to the shopping, business and leisure areas. The hotel is suitable for business as well as leisure guests. The quality and service make this hotel a unique place to stay. The 15th century St. Olof Chapel, the hotels unique conference centre, is the ideal setting for any type of business or social event.

Services

The international awarded "Vermeer" restaurant with a luxurious cocktail lounge, the informal "Hudson?s Terrace Restaurant" and the Bar Mar-dique. The 15th-century St Olof Chapel a unique conference centre (from 60 to 400 people), 7 Function rooms (from 18 to 250 people) including the exclusive Boardroom (from 10 to 50 people) and the Henry Hudson Rooms (from 6 to 20 people) and another 4 conference rooms including the business centre (from 8 to 14 people). Facilities for the disabled, Laundry and dry-cleaning service, Shoeshine service, Cloakroom service, Ice machines, Car park, Fitness centre, Sauna, Solarium, Turkish steam bath, Private instructor and massage, Hairdresser?s, Airport shuttle service, Medical service, Babysitting service, Safe, 24 Hour security, Concierge (car rental, boat tours, bus transport etc).

Accommodation

270 Luxury rooms (including 1 royal suite, 4 junior suites, 7 apartments), Direct-dial telephone, Early morning alarm system, TV with in-house movie channels, Cable TV, Wireless internet access, Independent modem telephone line, Mini bar, Climate control, Toiletries kit, Hairdryer, Piped music, Choice of pillows, Ironing-board and flat-iron, Coffee and tea making facilities, Safe, Buffet breakfast, 24 Hour roomservice, Rooms specifically adapted for the disabled, Non-smokers rooms.