The following hotel list is preliminary and subject to change. Although we contract our hotels a year in advance, unforeseen situations do occasionally occur. Should it be necessary to change a hotel, one of equal quality and value will be substituted. You will receive verified hotel information with your final itinerary. Please note that hotel ratings are based on the Hotel and Travel Index, a leading travel industry authority on hotels throughout the world.

Please note: The Amsterdam and the Budapest hotels listed are featured on our optional extensions.

NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky

Amsterdam, The Netherlands  

The Superior First-Class NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky is situated opposite the Royal Palace and approximately 10 miles from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Surrounded by department stores, boutiques, and a shopping alley, the hotel is within walking distance of the numerous sights, museums, and theaters in the historic city center. Hotel amenities include two restaurants and the lounge. All rooms feature direct-dial telephone, cable TV, pay films, dataport, minibar, toiletry kit, hairdryer, choice of pillows, iron, coffee and tea facilities, and safe.

NH Amsterdam Centre Hotel

Amsterdam, The Netherlands  

Overlooking the Leidseplein and surrounded by theaters, museums, nightclubs, the Superior First-Class NH Amsterdam Centre is approximately four miles from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Hotel amenities include Ristorante Bice, laundry and ironing service, shoeshine service, cloakroom service, ice machine, fitness center, sauna, Jacuzzi, solarium, outdoor summer bar and café, spa, shuttle service, medical service, safe, bicycle and car rental, internet corner, concierge service. Rooms feature direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, pay-per-view films, wireless Internet access, internet access, mini bar, air-conditioning, toiletries kit, hairdryer, buffet breakfast, 24-hour room service, tea and coffee maker, and a safe.

NH Barbizon Palace Hotel Amsterdam

Amsterdam, The Netherlands  

The Superior First-Class NH Barbizon Palace Hotel Amsterdam is one of Amsterdam’s most distinctive hotels, blending into historic Amsterdam behind the restored facades of a row of 17th-centry buildings. Located only half an hour from Amsterdam International Airport, this hotel is in the heart of Amsterdam in the immediate vicinity of the main entertainment and shopping areas. The hotel’s 270 luxury rooms are elegantly and efficiently appointed, with individual air conditioning, cable TV, minibar, direct-dial telephone, data point, coffee maker, private safe, and private bath with hair dryer. The NH Barbizon Palace is becoming a fashionable meeting place for lovers of gourmet food and exclusive dining in the 17th-century ambience of Restaurant Vermeer. Breakfast, tasty snacks, and daily specials are served in Hudson’s Terrace, the more informal restaurant.

Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal

Budapest, Hungary  

The Deluxe Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal is a French Renaissance-style property located in the very heart of Budapest. The hotel offers three restaurants, room service, currency exchange, concierge service, laundry/dry cleaning service, gift shop, fitness center, and swimming pool. Guest rooms have air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, safe, minibar, and private bathroom with hair dryer.

Hilton Budapest

Budapest, Hungary  

The Moderate Deluxe Budapest Hilton is located in the heart of the historical Castle District —  a UNESCO World Heritage Site — next to Hungary’s gothic Coronation Church, the Matthias Church, and the Fisherman’s Bastion. Hotel features include room service, business center, currency exchange, concierge services, laundry/dry cleaning services, barber/hair stylist, laundry room, gift shop, and health club. Guest rooms have air conditioning, cable/ satellite TV, high-speed Internet access, phone with voicemail, minibar, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, and private bath.

Deluxe Vantage River Cruise Ship

Your cruise features one of the ships below:  

ms River Odyssey

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The ms River Odyssey was launched to much acclaim in 2001 and refurbished for the 2010 cruising season. The lounge and dining room are airy and light, with floor to ceiling windows for watching the passing scenery. Each stateroom features:

• Flatscreen color TV with in-room movies and CNN
• Telephone
• Private bathroom with shower and hair dryer
• PIN-coded safe.

Deluxe Suites are 225 square feet, with a 32" LCD flat screen TV, a DVD player, minibar, coffee/tea maker, phone, sitting area, and more. Smoking is limited to a designated area on the open-air Solaris Deck and is not permitted indoors.

ms River Explorer

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The ms River Explorer was christened in 2002 and refurbished for the 2010 cruising season. The Explorer is nearly identical to the ms River Odyssey. Each stateroom features:

• Flatscreen color TV with in-room movies and CNN
• Telephone
• Private bathroom with shower and hair dryer
• PIN-coded safe.

Deluxe Suites are 225 square feet, with a 32" LCD flat screen TV, DVD player, minibar, coffee/tea maker, phone, sitting area, bathtub and more. Please note, smoking is not permitted indoors; there is a designated smoking area outside.