The Bulldog Hotel Covid-19 Information

LAST UPDATED : Aug 5 2020.

IMPORTANT :  As of 05.08.20, Face masks are required in the Red Light District and other areas of Amsterdam , both inside of businesses and on the streets.   We require all guests to wear a face mask during their stay. Entry will be denied to those that are not wearing a face mask.   You are permitted to remove your face mask, when you are inside a private room or you are seated in our lounge bar.

Face masks must be worn in the hallways, elevators, bathroom and dormitories.

Additional information regarding the face mask use in Amsterdam can be found by at amsterdam.nl 

Please respect the staff who are required to enforce this provision from The Amsterdam City Council.  Guests who refuse or are combative with regards to using a mask will be asked to leave the hotel immediately.

We appreciate your co-operation in this matter.

Information, Rules & Regulations

They call it the New Normal, but at The Bulldog Hotel Amsterdam, We don’t know much about normal anyway! As we like to say “nothing is normal and everything is comfortable!”

To make sure you have a great and safe trip, please read the following information so you know what to expect when visiting us or The Netherlands. You can visit this page regularly as we will update this information with new regulations as they are announced.

We miss you and we can’t wait to see our fantastic guests again!

Visiting The Netherlands:

• Prior to your departure to The Netherlands, Please check the information at: www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tourism-in-the-netherlands.
• The Bulldog Hotel operates according the measures of the RIVM (National institute for public health and the environment). www.rivm.nl/en
• The Netherlands observes the 1.5m (6ft) society. Please follow this directive throughout the country.
• All trips on Public Transportation require the use of a (non medical) face mask. This includes train journeys to and from Schiphol Airport.
• If you feel unwell or experience even minor symptoms of illness, DO NOT TRAVEL!

Staying at The Bulldog Hotel:

IMPORTANT

During your stay, if you experience symptoms of any illness, even if minor, REMAIN IN YOUR ROOM and contact the front desk for assistance.

You can contact us by email to info@bulldoghotel.com, by phone: +31 (0) 20 620 3822 or via our property application (mews).

I. Prior to arrival:

• All Guests must complete the online check in process. A link to this is found in your booking confirmation. Please complete the details for each guest arriving.
• Prepayment by card of your booking is encouraged. You may contact us prior to arrival if you wish to prepay the booking and reduce your time at the front desk.

II. Arrivals/Check In:

• We reserve the right to refuse guests and traveling companions who may be exhibiting symptoms of illness.
• Use the Hand-Sanitizer upon entry to the hotel.
• Guests must maintain a 1.5 m distance from others at all times, including Queues at the front desk.
• Prepayments are preferred. If you pay on arrival “contact free” payment is encouraged. If no other option permits, cash is accepted.
• All keys and security passes are disinfected prior to being issued to guests.
• Guests must have a facemask in all public areas of the hotel, except when seated in our lounge bar.

III. During your Stay:

• Use the one way traffic routes inside the hotel. Always observe the 1.5m Social Distance.
• At all times , follow the instructions of our hosts, security or staff.
• The elevator is permitted only for trips up to the Rooms/Terrace. Only guests who share a room are permitted in the elevator together. For trips downstairs, please use the stairs while maintaining a 1.5m distance from others.
• Contact reception by phone, email or messaging in our property app.
• Always show your Security/Hotel pass upon entry.
• Restrictions on the number of guests permitted in the bar and terrace are in place as per the RIVM guidelines.
• Bar times are from 1000-late, daily.
• Food and Drinks are permitted on the roof terrace. Always observe the 1.5m Social Distance.

IV. Cleaning:

• Cleaning and Disinfecting is completed according to the measures of the RIVM (National institute for public health and the environment) www.rivm.nl/en.
• All public areas including the lobby, reception, elevator, door handles, toilets, tables are disinfected on a regular basis.
• To limit contact between guests and staff, rooms are cleaned on departure only. If you require Housekeeping services during your stay please contact the front desk.
• Disinfectant hand gel is available at the entrance and on strategic places on each floor. Please wash your hands frequently and always after coughing or sneezing.
• Staff are provided with gloves and masks as required.
• It is not required, however, we welcome the use of face masks by visitors.

V. Departure/Checkout

• Luggage storage is available free of charge. Use of the hand sanitizer is required before entering the luggage rooms.
• Please Return your key and passes to the reception.
• If you travel late in the day and wish to use the bar/lounge, please make a reservation with the front desk at check out as space is limited.

If you have any concerns, questions or enquiries, Contact us anytime at: info@bulldoghotel.com and we are always happy to help.