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#59 of 373 hotels in Amsterdam
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Address: Prinsengracht 444 Amsterdam 1017 KE The Netherlands
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Traditional Five-story Hotel housed in a building dating from 1895, situated overlooking Prinsengracht Canal; near Leidseplein. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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Reviews of Dikker & Thijs Fenice Hotel

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“A Solid 3 Star....Great Location”

Dikker & Thijs Fenice Hotel

Mar 25, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

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

Any questions feel fre to contact me.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location
    • Disliked — Room Decoration Quality
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clarelw's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: December 03, 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $198 (year-round)
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“Nice hotel, good location”

Dikker & Thijs Fenice Hotel

Mar 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

\we stayed here for 3 nights room only - our room was spacious, very clean and comfortable. We had a room at the back of the hotel and although there was no great view it was very quite. The staff were fine, helpful and polite., The location was excellent, tram stop outside the hotel, alongside the lovely Prinsengracht canal, this area is central to all locations, all within walking distance (Anne frank house approx 15-20mins, Red light district about the same, museums 10-15mins to give you some idea of distance) We would definately stay here again

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Cleanliness
    • Disliked — nothing
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DippyEssex's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 17, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Pet owners
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Average price*: $198 (year-round)
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“What a location!”

Dikker & Thijs Fenice Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Concord, New Hampshire
Mar 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This traditional hotel has an excellent location as most sights in Amsterdam can be reached by foot or by tramway which stops in front of the hotel. Don't even think of having a car in Amsterdam!
The hotel staff was efficient but not exactly warm and welcoming; the included comprehensive Dutch Breakfast with boiled eggs, yoghurt, fresh fruit, juices, various breads, cold cuts and cheeses was excellent. The Breakfast room is furnished comfortably and music plays in the background. Only Breakfast is served, no lunch nor dinner. Free WiFi in the building, including in rooms but if traveling without a laptop, you have to use a computer in the lobby and pay T-Mobile 5 Euro (approx $8) for a minimum of one hour use, what a disservice and how inconvenient for this expected amenity.
Rooms facing the street have double pane windows blocking most of the street sounds and bathrooms have been remodeled; all spotless and well kept. One quirky thing is that the elevator doors have to be closed and opened manually so sometimes the elevator is stuck on a floor as the guest did not realize this requirement and the doors remain open preventing the elevator from moving.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location, cleanliness and the fantastic Dutch Breakfast.
    • Disliked — The reception staff; efficient but cold.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
cckone's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 50-64
Member since: February 07, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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Average price*: $198 (year-round)
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“Nice Hotel”

Dikker & Thijs Fenice Hotel

3 of 5 stars
Felton, California
Jan 1, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We didn't have a problem with the majority of the staff; however, some of them definitely need help in the "multi-tasking" area. While our hotel room needed some updating (especially in the bathroom area), the bed was very comfortable and the room was clean and had everything we required. At first, I was a little miffed that our room location was in the back of the hotel and brought this up to the staff. I was told that our travel agent requested a "quiet" room and, since each night produced hundreds of revelers on the streets outside the hotel, we were given a quiet room in the back of the hotel. After talking with several guests who had rooms on the street (and were kept awake by all the noise), we didn't view our room with as much disdain as we did when we first arrived. Even so, this was probably the shabbiest room we had on our entire trip. A big plus was the hotel's location ... next to a tram stop, near a lot of shopping areas and many great restaurants.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The Location
    • Disliked — Our room
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CADreamin's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: January 11, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $198 (year-round)
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“Comfortable but not congenial”

Dikker & Thijs Fenice Hotel

4 of 5 stars
New York
Dec 26, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

We stayed here for six days and enjoyed a comfortable, good-sized room. It was reasonably quiet and everything in the room was in good shape. We got the feeling, however, that the staff liked everything about their jobs except dealing with the customers. Several times we waited at the desk for two staffers to finish their chitchat before deigning to deal with us. More than several times, no one was at the front desk and we had to wait outside, the main hotel door locked, before the desk attendant came back and opened the door. This was not late at night, by the way, it was mid-day. The staff were all polite, but in a very correct and frosty way, and they seemed anxious that any discussions with guests should not extend one second longer than necessary. We took it in stride, as Holland is an easy place to get around in, and we didn't need their help so much anyway. Be aware that most of the restaurants in the nearby Leidesplein are over-priced tourist traps with mediocre food. Fortunately there is a great sandwich shop directly across the canal, and many other decent places a short walk away.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — comfortable, clean, quiet
    • Disliked — staff
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
DancerGuy's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: September 30, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
Was this review helpful? Yes No
Check Rates
Average price*: $198 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-45-HOTEL from hotels.com

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Prinsengracht 444, Amsterdam 1017 KE, The Netherlands