Taxi from Holiday Inn — the niu, Fender Amsterdam
to Schiphol.
Cruquiusweg 61, 1019 AT Amsterdam · 21 km / 28 min by car
Holiday Inn — the niu, Fender Amsterdam
Holiday Inn — the niu, Fender Amsterdam sits on Cruquiusweg in the Eastern Docklands, a former industrial harbor district that's been reshaped into one of the city's most architecturally interesting waterfront neighborhoods. The hotel takes its "Fender" name from the maritime hardware that once defined this stretch of the IJ — a nod to the dockyards, shipbuilders, and chandlers who worked these quays for more than a century. The interiors lean into that heritage with raw concrete, industrial steel, and timber detailing, paired with the design-forward layouts the niu brand is known for across Europe. Guests here tend to be a mix of design-savvy business travelers heading to meetings in the Zuidas financial district or the Marineterrein innovation campus, and leisure visitors who prefer a quieter base than the Canal Belt while staying within a short tram ride of the center. The neighborhood is residential and creative rather than touristy, which appeals to repeat visitors to Amsterdam. For the airport run, Holiday Inn — the niu, Fender Amsterdam is a clean 21 km from Schiphol, roughly 28 minutes by car via the IJ-tunnel and A10 ring. That makes a private chauffeur transfer the most predictable option — no luggage juggling on the tram to Centraal, no surge pricing, and a fixed pickup at the front door. Every AmstelCab Business, First, and Van class transfer includes meet & greet, a 60-minute wait window, bottled water, USB-C and Lightning chargers, and a suited chauffeur who handles your bags from lobby to terminal.
Your AmstelCab chauffeur will meet you at the main entrance of Holiday Inn — the niu, Fender Amsterdam on Cruquiusweg 61, directly under the canopy outside the lobby. There's a short curbside pull-in just past the front doors where the driver can load luggage without blocking traffic. If you'd prefer to wait inside, the chauffeur is happy to come into the ground-floor lobby and find you near reception. Your chauffeur will text 10 minutes before arrival and confirm pickup point.
Choose your direction & class
All prices are flat. No surge, no hidden fees. Add a flight number for arrivals and we track your landing automatically.
Holiday Inn — the niu, Fender Amsterdam → Schiphol Airport (departures)
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Schiphol Airport → Holiday Inn — the niu, Fender Amsterdam (arrivals)
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
No upgrades, no upsells
All of this comes with every Business, Van, First Class and Ultra booking.
For arrivals at Schiphol: add your flight number when booking and we'll track your landing automatically. Your chauffeur is in the arrivals hall with a name sign, ready for you. US-bound carriers (Delta, United, American) often face long passport-control queues; we recommend adding 40 minutes buffer time so your chauffeur waits exactly when you exit.
The neighborhood around the hotel
The Eastern Docklands (Cruquius) is a peninsula of converted warehouses, new-build waterfront apartments, and small creative offices wedged between the Entrepothaven and the IJ. The hotel sits on Cruquiusweg itself, a long quayside street running parallel to the water, with the Cruquiuseiland redevelopment immediately to the east and the older Czaar Peterbuurt to the west. Tram 7 and tram 14 stop on Zeeburgerdijk a few minutes' walk away, connecting guests to Centraal Station in about 12 minutes. For the airport transfer, drivers prefer the IJ-tunnel route onto the A10 ring south, then the A4 — it avoids the narrow one-way bridges around the Oostelijke Handelskade and the tram crossings near Muiderpoort. Cruquiusweg itself is wide and easy for pickup, with no canal-side restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn — the niu, Fender Amsterdam have a dedicated taxi drop-off zone for departures?
Holiday Inn — the niu, Fender Amsterdam has a short curbside pull-in directly on Cruquiusweg in front of the main entrance, which works well for quick luggage loading. It's a single lane shared with through traffic, so your AmstelCab chauffeur will pull up, load bags within a few minutes, and pull away. During morning rush the driver may circle the block once if the curb is briefly occupied.
Can my AmstelCab driver wait inside the lobby if I'm running late from breakfast?
Yes. Once your chauffeur arrives at Holiday Inn — the niu, Fender Amsterdam, they're welcome to wait in the ground-floor lobby and lounge area near reception while you finish breakfast. Your booking includes 60 minutes of complimentary wait time from the scheduled pickup, so a slow morning at the buffet won't cost you anything extra. The driver will text once parked so you know exactly where to meet.
How early should I leave Holiday Inn — the niu, Fender Amsterdam for an international flight from Schiphol?
The drive from Cruquiusweg 61 to Schiphol is roughly 21 km and takes about 28 minutes outside peak hours via the A10 and A4. For a non-Schengen international departure, we recommend leaving the hotel 3 hours before takeoff. During weekday morning rush (7-9 AM) add 15-25 minutes for traffic on the A10 South. Schengen flights are fine with a 2.5-hour head start.
How does the meet & greet work for arrivals?
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall at Schiphol with a sign showing your name. There's 60 minutes of complimentary waiting time from the moment you land. If you add your flight number we track delays automatically, so there is no need to message.
What is your cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup. Inside that window, we charge the full fare since the chauffeur is already en route. You can move the booking to a different time for free.
Which vehicle types are available?
Business Class (Mercedes EQE, E-Class, BMW i5, 5-Series), Van Class (Mercedes V-Class, EQV), First Class (Mercedes EQS, S-Class, BMW i7) and Ultra (Mercedes-Maybach S-Class). Ultra has a fixed price between Amsterdam and Schiphol; other Maybach rides are arranged via WhatsApp.
Keukenhof, Giethoorn or Delft — your chauffeur collects you at Holiday Inn — the niu, Fender Amsterdam and the car stays with you all day.
The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class with chauffeur, for arrivals that should feel like one.
Meetings, dinners or an evening out from your hotel — the car waits where you are.
Your chauffeur waits inside the arrivals hall, holding an iPad with your name.
We track your flight from the moment you book. The first 60 minutes after landing are included, so slow baggage costs you nothing, and your chauffeur messages you around landing. They take the luggage and walk you to the car in the Privium section at the front of P1, directly opposite the terminal — a covered walk of about two minutes. Nobody is sent upstairs to find a car at Departures.