IFA Hotels & Resorts Opens Yotel In Amsterdam

Dubai- YOTEL, a hotel brand in which IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) is the majority investor, opened its third hotel at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport.  Described as being “the iPod of the hotel industry”, YOTEL delivers luxury at a great price and is accessible to all. 

“We are very excited with the opening of YOTEL Schiphol as it is our third property to open. The concept has quickly gained ground, placing affordable luxury, convenience and innovation in the hands of travelers around the world,” said Talal Jassim Al-Bahar, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of IFA HR.

“YOTEL is different from other investments we have in the hotel sector and we truly believe it represents the future,” added Al-Bahar.

Drawn from the influences of Japan, airline travel and luxury yachts, YOTEL is a joint creation by YO! Founder Simon Woodroffe and YOTEL CEO Gerard Greene.  Inspired by an upgrade on an airline into first class, Woodroffe saw the potential to fuse the language of luxury airline travel with Japanese capsule hotels to create a small but luxurious cabin.

The 57 cabin YOTEL is located inside Schiphol’s terminal – bookable from a four hour minimum with either standard, premium or family cabin options, YOTEL Schiphol’s cabins feature WiFi and wired internet access and flat screen TV’s. Each cabin comes with a hand-made bed for the best sleep ever and an en-suite bathroom complete with a monsoon rain shower, bespoke body wash and towels. Prices start from as little as €35 for the first four hours.

”The radical approach of the YOTEL brand with the signature formula of innovation and entertainment fits well with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s vision and is another step on our way to taking the spirit of YO! across the world,” said Woodroffe.

Commenting on the new addition, Eric-Paul Dijkhuizen, Managing Director of Schiphol Group’s Consumer Business Area says, “Schiphol are intent on bringing the very latest world innovations to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol where our goal is to be an Airport City within a City in our own right.”

The second YOTEL hotel was opened in the United Kingdom last year in Heathrow Airport.  Today, both Gatwick and Heathrow YOTELs are doing very well with high occupancy levels in both properties. 

Al-Bahar concluded: “We will continue to support and expand YOTEL in the coming years and focus on main international hubs.” 

For more information, prices and to book log onto www.yotel.com