Excellent and other Amsterdam, Netherlands Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

Having previously stayed at the NH hotel next door we only chose this hotel becaues they offer rooms for 3 people and we were travelling with a mate. Its a great location. The room
was large and well appointed and the lift had a security card so that non-residnets couldn`t get up to the bedroom floors. Breakfast was very good indeed and was included in our rate. We didnt use the bar or restaurant in the evening.

Unique Qualities: Very clean and exceptional service at Reception.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Address: Stadhouderskade 19-21, Amsterdam, 1054 ES

The room we had was recently refitted in a minimalist style, and was at the back of the hotel. We enjoyed the breakfast although the breakfast room is huge and lacks character (although it was due for refitting too sometime). We were disappointed with the gym which is tiny and not included in the price. The staff were great and the location is fantastic with a tram stop outside (NOTE if coming from the city the tram stops either before or after the hotel. If travelling into the city it stops right outside. You soon get the hang of it.)

Unique Qualities: Nicely refitted rooms.
Friendly, helpful staff.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Address: Stadhouderskade 7 Leidseplein, Amsterdam, 1054 ES

Having read the reviews we decided it might be safer to book an executive room and found a good deal through venere.com. We had room 402 which is in the corner of the building at the front. It had three round windows - rather high up - which was like being on a cruise ship! The front of the hotel was covered in scaffolding so we didnt get a view at all, but as we were paying a reduced rate we didnt mind. The room was large and very comfortable although light sleepers would probably have found it very noisy. We never travel without ear plugs! The bathroom was small but adequate.

The hotel seems to be under new ownership as everything around had `Park Plaza` on it. This may account for earlier less than favourbale reviews.

We arrived before 2pm and our room wasn`t ready. No problem. They stored the cases for us and we went our for a meal. The reception staff were very friendly. The concierge was helpful and we enjoyed our stay.

OK, there were some little niggles.
The hairdryer hose was ripped - but it worked sufficiently not to complain.
We were woken at 0830 by the chambermaid wanting to replenish the minibar.
There was a very small amount of mould in the bathroom.
They add breakfast to the bill as a matter of course (but quickly remove it when you check out if you havent taken it).

I agree with other reviewers that it is not quite a 4-star standard hotel but it is absolutely fine. Nothing about it would stop us returning.


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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Address: Damrak 1-5, Amsterdam, 1012 LG