We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights - Fri 21st March - Mon 24th March. We booked through hotelbook.com and paid €330 euros in total for a standard double room.
We flew into Schipol airport and caught the train to Central Station €4.10 / person. On arrival we caught a tram (1, 2 or 5 €1.60 / person - pay the conductor at the back of the tram) to Prisengracht. the stop is very handy as it's right outside the hotel.
The hotel from the outside looks lovely. We checked in no problems and our room was ready for us at 11:30am which was very handy. We had requested a canal view room which we got.
The room we stayed in was 305. It was average in size and to be honest I felt a little disappointed when we entered. The room in general is OK but needs a bit of decorating. The layout was also unusual with the sink area being in the actual room.
The room consisted of a double bed, which was very comfy with fab pillows the best I have ever had in a hotel, desk, table & chair, flat screen TV, phone, tea & coffee making facilities, minibar, wardrobe - not much drawer space.
The bathroom was tiny with a loilet and shower (with curtain) although it was clean. The shower area could do with a reburbish.
Breakfast was typically dutch, bread, cheese, meats, eggs, cakes, cereals, jams, yogurts etc. We only made breakfast once but found the variety very good. It is served 8:30am - 10:30am on weekends and 7:30am - 9:30am on weekdays. You could also have breakfast served in your room for an additional €5 / person.
Although there was some noise from Trams etc. this never bothered us once and we had no problems sleeping.
The location of this hotel is fantastic for the Leidsplein area (1 min walk). there are great bars and restaurants around here. The piano bar is a lot of fun although drinks are pricey. The walk to Dam sqaure is about 20 mins and 30mins to the red light district. The geneal area surrounding the hotel is very busy.
There is a bar in the basement which again we only used once to meet some friends and we the only ones in there, but it is nice. there are also free coffee and teas in there for residents.
Safety deposit boxes are available behind reception free of charge, just don't lose the key as they will charge you €500. There is also a luggage storage room.
An Internet PC is available in reception at a charge.
You are required to hand in your room key when you leave the hotel and collect it when you return.
Just one thing to note: although it had no impact on us as we don't partake there is a no soft / hard drug policy in the hotel and fines in place if found in breach.
Overall we enjoyed our stay and if you can get a good price then it's worth staying there. I wouldn't pay more than €110 / night for a standard room though.
Clare
P.S. The only trams we caught were to / from Central Station when transferring to / from the airport. We walked everywhere else and nothing ever took us longer than 30 mins to get to including Red Light District, Anne Franks House, Rijksmuseum
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