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Review: Corendon Amsterdam New West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | Marriott Bonvoy

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Review: Corendon Amsterdam New West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | Marriott Bonvoy

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Hotel
Corendon Amsterdam New-West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Country
Netherlands
City
Amsterdam
Room Type
One-bedroom junior suite
Loyalty Program Status
Platinum
Points Per Night
33 000 - 37 000
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The Corendon Amsterdam New-West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a modern establishment located in the residential district of Nieuw-West in Amsterdam.



Booking

For this trip to Amsterdam, I absolutely wanted to try the Corendon Amsterdam New-West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, and I hoped to be upgraded to the “737 Suite”… Dreaming is still free!

Originally, I was only supposed to stay one night in Amsterdam and had booked the Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel for €82. But in the meantime, my plans changed. For my other three nights, I changed hotels and headed to the Corendon Amsterdam New-West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

I paid for the first night with my annual 35,000-point certificate plus an additional 2,000 points (37,000 points total). My second night was also booked with points, this time for 33,000 points. Finally, the third night was paid with 1,526 AIR MILES and $18.49 in fees.

Arrival

Location

The Corendon Amsterdam New-West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is located in the Nieuw-West district. This area was established in 2010 following the merger of three former neighbourhoods. The hotel is less than a seven-minute walk from metro lines 50 and 51, which take you to Amsterdam Lelylaan Station for easy access to the airport. It’s also less than a seven-minute walk to tram line 2, which takes you to the centre of Amsterdam and all its top tourist attractions in under 25 minutes.

Check-In and Lobby

Before my arrival, I had contacted the hotel manager to ask him to combine my three reservations into one in order to stay in the same room for the entire duration of my stay.

Upon arrival, the staff member confirmed that I would be staying in the same room for my entire stay, but that the last night would not count as an elite night since it was booked through Expedia (Airmiles). Additionally, forty-eight hours before my arrival, I noticed that I had been upgraded to a Junior Suite without having requested it.

The hotel lobby is spacious and has several comfortable armchairs, as well as two large areas for working (with electrical outlets). A large pitcher of fresh water is always available. The 24/7 convenience store is located very close to the reception.



Here are the extras received thanks to my Platinum status

  • A free drink at the Mondi restaurant bar (beer, wine, soft drink)
  • A box of fine chocolates
  • A keychain
  • Free entry to the Vitality Spa, for the duration of the stay.
  • Free breakfast for the entire duration of my stay, including the night paid with AIR MILES



Room – Junior Suite

In the junior suite, you’ll find a very large bed, a work desk, a coffee maker / kettle area, two armchairs, a television with several channels, ample storage space, a safe, and everything needed to iron clothes. Very practical: an umbrella in the room, which can be borrowed and/or purchased.

The junior suite is located on a corner, so it has windows on two walls. However, the view overlooks the parking lot of a hardware store.

The tiny bathroom includes a toilet, a sink, and a shower. An interesting feature: it has an infrared ceiling heater with a timer. Two bottles of water are offered for the stay. As the water in Amsterdam is potable, they suggest refilling the bottles with tap water.



Mondi Restaurant

Mondi is the hotel’s only restaurant. Its menu primarily consists of Caribbean cuisine. It is open for lunch (12:30 PM / 4:00 PM) and dinner (5:30 PM / 10:00 PM). This is where the buffet breakfast is offered from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM every day of the week.

The menu is varied and flavourful. The breakfast staff are especially friendly and efficient. Despite a 10% discount offered to hotel guests for lunch and dinner, I only tried this restaurant for the breakfast buffet.



The bar-lounge located at the back of Mondi is open from 12:30 PM and closes at midnight. With colourful decor and an evening DJ, the atmosphere is festive. Prices are reasonable for a hotel bar.

Other Services

Vitality Fitness

Open 24/7, it is well-equipped for daily workouts. Free access for hotel guests.

Vitality Spa

Open 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM (cleaning break between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM). The cost is €19 for hotel guests, valid for the entire duration of the stay.

Admission includes access to the heated pool, Turkish hammam, two saunas (steam and dry), and relaxation rooms with beach or waterfall themes.

Extras: massages and facials. On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM, access is exclusively reserved for women. For Platinum members and above, an access voucher is offered for the duration of the stay.



Bike Rental

Booking available on site at a cost of €18 per day.

Meeting Rooms

The hotel does not have a meeting room per se, but offers to organize birthdays, office parties, or meetings at the Mondi restaurant.

Around the Hotel

Located in a residential neighbourhood, there are few restaurants nearby, but several local businesses such as grocery stores, discount shops, and barbershops can be reached within a 10-minute walk. The area is known for its large green spaces. The Corendon Amsterdam New-West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is easily accessible by metro or tram.

Overall Impression

I really enjoyed my stay at the Corendon Amsterdam New-West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Being able to relax at the spa after a long day of walking and sightseeing was fantastic! However, I do wonder if I would have paid 19 euros for the spa without a “coupon”; I think the pool should at least have been complimentary.

I also really appreciated the elite status recognition and the upgrade to a Junior Suite without having to request it. My highest praise goes to the breakfast staff at Mondi; they go above and beyond to ensure guests are happy and everything is perfect.

I would definitely stay at this hotel again for its price and convenient location near the centre of Amsterdam. And who knows, maybe next time I’ll be lucky enough to get upgraded to the 737 Suite!

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  • Plus, earn 30,000 points by making a purchase during your 15th month of Cardmembership.

This offer ends on September 22, 2026. The annual fee is $120, and there is no annual fee on Additional Cards, so you can add a partner or a family member at no extra cost.

Every year after your first Card anniversary, you receive an Annual Free Night Award good for a redemption of up to 35,000 points at eligible hotels and resorts worldwide. At a valuation of 0.9 cents per Marriott Bonvoy point, that certificate is worth roughly $315, which on its own more than covers the $120 annual fee. That is the main reason to keep this Card year after year instead of cancelling it.

To get the most out of the certificate, aim it at a night that would otherwise price close to the 35,000 point ceiling.

The Card also gives you 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year and automatic Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status. Those credits count toward the next Elite tier, so you begin every year 15 nights ahead of where you would otherwise start.

You move up to Gold Elite status automatically when you reach $30,000 in purchases on the Card in a year, or when you combine 10 qualifying paid nights within one calendar year with the 15 Elite Night Credits from your Card.

Marriott Bonvoy points are generally valued at 0.9 cents each. On that basis, the 110,000 point welcome offer is worth about $990, and an Annual Free Night Award used at its full 35,000 point ceiling is worth about $315.

Marriott Bonvoy points pull their weight on free nights rather than on gift cards or merchandise, which is why this Card should be judged on the hotel stays it produces.

You earn 5 points per dollar on eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels and 2 points per dollar on all other purchases. Points can be redeemed for free nights with no blackout dates at more than 7,000 hotels around the world.

The Card carries a solid package of coverages: $500,000 travel accident insurance, flight delay, baggage delay, lost or stolen baggage and hotel or motel burglary at $500 each, car rental theft and damage up to $85,000 for rentals of up to 48 days, Purchase Protection for 90 days and a one year Extended Warranty.

Two things to plan around: the 2.5% foreign transaction fee on purchases made in a foreign currency, and the 21.99% purchase interest rate, which makes this a Card to pay in full every month. Like all American Express Canada Cards, no minimum income is published for this Card, and you can see whether you would be approved before you apply, with no impact on your credit score.

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Annual income required

Individual$0
Household$0

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Value

1st Year Value$1,437
2nd Year Value$312

Travel insurance

Delayed BaggageUp to $500
Lost BaggageUp to $500
Flight DelayUp to $500
Hotel BurglaryUp to $500
Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $85,000 / 48 days

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