Gymnastics Aside, It's A Fine Hotel..... - Overall: 5 - Location: 5 - Service: 5 - Atmosphere: 5 - Gymnastics Required: 3 - Superior Deluxe Canal View Room: 4 - Housekeeping: 5 - Cost and Value: 4 - Brasserie Restaurant: 5 (see my separate review) Choosing a hotel for your first visit to a major European city is a challenge. You want to get it right and make everyone happy. After much research, my wife and I, along with another couple, chose the Ambassade Hotel. Pros: - Location: Excellent. Along the "canal ring" near Old Town and not far from the Jordaan. Very convenient to lots of attractions...either within walking distance or by car/taxi/Uber. - Service: Impeccable. Everyone we met in the hotel knew their job, worked hard, efficiently and with a smile (except our waiter for dinner at the Brasserie). Good people. We stayed 4 nights, including the long and riotously loud King's Day, and returned to the hotel for lunch when we needed an oasis and everything else seemed to be closed. They opened the restaurant for us and served a nice meal. I got the feeling the Ambassade has access to the cream of the crop. Special mentions to: Laura, Jasper, Astrid and Edward who were especially friendly and helpful. - Atmosphere: Attractive and refined, but not stuffy. Interesting art throughout. Public rooms overlook a large canal. As many visitors have mentioned, the hotel is an amalgam of 8-10 adjoining narrow buildings of various size and shape so the connecting hallways are like a funhouse. Use an elevator when available. - Room: Our room, #91, was a Superior Deluxe Canal View on the first floor (which is actually floor 1 1/2 and several feet above ground level which is called #0). It was comfortable with a great bed...although not as spacious as the name implied. - Housekeeping: We had excellent service from our housekeeper. A small, lean young Asian woman with long, straight black hair, she cleaned thoroughly and efficiently every day. It was the best job imaginable. - Cost: Reasonable. Breakfast was 21.5 Euros per person, but it's included in the cost of your room. As in most cases, you get what you pay for. - Restaurant: Casual yet top-of-the-line. See the separate review of Brasserie. Cons: - Gymnastics Required: Be careful of small, short steps in some hallways. If you don't use the elevators and instead take the various staircases, beware many are narrow and winding. A good workout and test of your dexterity. - Room: Our armoire offered the most space, yet only could accommodate 6-8 items for hanging. There were not enough towels and a bit rough to the touch. Despite a few negatives, the Ambassade Hotel was the right choice. It would be our first choice to stay on a return visit to Amsterdam. read more

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This is my 2nd time staying at Ambassade and it keeps getting better! Our family of 3 adults slept comfortably in a Family room (One King / one Twin) that was recently refurbished and lovely. The location cannot be better! Right on the canal and central to everything you need/want to explore. Amsterdam is a walkable city but be prepared to get in way over 10,000 steps if planning on taking it all in! The rooms are all well appointed and yes, some have small, winding staircases so pack your bags accordingly. Our room (#70) had its own entrance from the street. It was an ideal setting for coming/going and we felt like locals! The staff acknowledge my return visit with a complimentary bottle of wine - nice touch! We enjoyed ala-carte breakfast twice during our stay as we preferred that to the small buffet. Perfect location, quality beds, shower (ours was walk in with hand want and rain shower), and classic, quiet surroundings. We will be back! read more

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Beautiful Historical hotel with a great location! We are traveling as a family of 3, and this hotel has a room with a queen bed and a twin bed for our son. Very comfortable room, very well maintained facilities. Very helpful and friendly staffs. I was watching my husband and son playing checkers and ordered a cup of tea. The barista brought me a plate of chocolates! What a sweet gesture. We love how the staff go out of their way to make it special for us. We had a lovely stay. Highly recommend this place! read more

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This hotel has the best fluffy pillows, wine in the fridge and guests who all look like they should be interviewed for their particular creativity!!! The breakfasts and dinner restaurant food is great, the staff superb, and the views of the canals, idyllic. If he could have, Van Gogh would have stayed here!!!. read more

Cool spot Great location Bed that we had was old Pillows were old Beautiful lobby Great breakfast Beautiful eating area I would definitely stay here again read more

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We searched for the perfect hotel to stay in before starting our Viking River cruise. We always like to get in a few days earlier to get acclimated to the time change as well as see the sights. We booked the Ambassade Hotel for 6 nights. The first room they showed us was too small but the second one was exactly what we wanted. We had a canal view with a King Bed. The Bathroom had a tub which is perfect since we both like to soak. The breakfast was included and it was a delightful breakfast with lots of choices including cold cuts, cheeses, baked goods as well as yogurts, cereals, muesli etc. In addition. you can order a hot meal of eggs Benedict or omelettes or more. The staff was very helpful in securing reservations at restaurants, hair salon, giving directions to museums, etc.. The location was ideal. The hotel is lovely and the bar and restaurant are also very nice. And just a few doors down from the hotel is a the spa, Koan, that offers floating spa and massage. Nice place to work out the kinks. read more

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We returned for our third stay at AMBASSADE and recommended it to our daughter, who will be arriving tomorrow! It is our favorite hotel in all of Europe; charming, comfortable, talented accommodating staff, delicious food, wonderful library...on the canal in a truly central location but peaceful, serene. What a boutique hotel is meant to be. read more

Love the Ambassade! Impeccable staff. Lovely boutique hotel; great breakfast! Charming rooms. Bad blow dryers. Why bother putting them in? They're kinda useless. read more

Stayed here for 4 nights in July. Great location and wonderful staff working here. Really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay again if we get back to the city. read more

We stayed at the Ambassade for nearly 1 week and most aspects were wonderful. Our canal view room was small but comfortable. The bathroom had heated floors which was a nice touch and they provided water bottles each day which was also appreciated. The location was great and you could walk most everywhere. They had a nice lobby room with some books and games and a bar area with a couple of tables. The front desk staff was very helpful too. I took a star off because the windows facing the canal did nothing to block noise. On the 4th floor - I could hear people on the sidewalk as if they were in the room. Most buildings lean a bit forward in the city so I think that's why the noise was picked up so easily. It would have been helpful to have a more soundproof window. I was awakened every single night perhaps 3-4 times from people outside . Additionally , it would have been nice if breakfast was included as it is in many hotels in Europe. It was quite pricey otherwise. We ended up finding cute and tasty places nearby but be aware , no bakeries or cafes open early or really before 9:00, so if you're headed out on a tour or something you may not find a place even for coffee. The price of the hotel was not inexpensive so including even a continental breakfast would have been a good touch. I would recommend this hotel but I would ask some questions to make sure you get a room that suits your needs. read more

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The Canal view is amazing! The building is a bit old, but all building in the area are the same. Easy access to local shops, food, and boating or bike rental location. Staff are very friendly and helpful, they came outside to help us with luggage as soon as they sees us out of our hired vehicle. Recommend this place for the canal view rooms. read more

We loved the wonderful service at the Ambassade Hotel. Every staff member made us feel welcome and delivered perfectly whenever we asked for something. Our room (91) was great and had a big window and a view of the canal. Despite being on the first floor, we were not disrupted with any outside noise. The hotel was clean and decorated beautifully. The location was also perfect; it is just an easy stroll to all the action but you're staying on a street where there aren't a bunch of people who were drunk or lit loitering around. We already decided we would stay here again the next time we're in Amsterdam! read more

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Excellent, friendly service from all the staff, especially Femke (sp?). Centrally-located on a quiet canal. 15-20min walk from Centraal train station, 10-15 walk from anything else in Amsterdam (or close to trams if you don't want to walk). We did not get a canal view room (saved $) but it was still very nice: spacious, clean, modern amenities inc. great water pressure, robes, mini-bar, room service, etc. The Bistro has wonderful food. Definitely will be back. read more

This is absolutely one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in, in terms of service, accomodations, and overall experience. Location: as good as it gets. Near several shopping and dining areas and not far from central Amsterdam. In a picturesque set of row houses right on a main canal. Service: Outstanding. The front desk employees were polite and very helpful. When we arrived an hour before our check-in time, they told us our room was not ready but graciously upgraded us to a deluxe apartment, free of charge, because of a last-minute cancellation. They could have easily had us wait an hour for our standard room, but giving such an extravagant upgrade to two young, weary travelers made our experience in Amsterdam truly special. As an added bonus, the bartenders in the library bar were fantastic as well. Accommodations: We stayed in one of Ambassade's apartments, which was located about half a block from the main hotel building. It was beautiful, clean, private, and well-appointed with an outstanding canal view. They offer free fruit and water bottles in the rooms as a nice touch. The complimentary Wi-Fi was also excellent. I can't recommend Ambassade enough. It is pricier than other hotels but the location, service, and accommodations are absolutely worth it. We will stay here every time we come to Amsterdam. read more

We absolutely loved this beautiful boutique hotel in the most perfect location in the Jordan neighborhood of Amsterdam and would absolutely stay here again. It's close to everything! Ask for a canal view room. It's worth it. They have an amazing collection of original art from the CoBrA movement throughout the property. We only dined with them one night, but the food was top notch, too. Front desk employees spoke perfect English and had wonderful recommendations for everything. read more

My second day on the road trip is was driving from London to Amsterdam. I arrived in Amsterdam around 1PM and the nightlife was amazing. The hotel was very nice, the staff was very kind. Excellent location. Parking a little bit hard, bit its normal in every large city. Bars and restaurant are close, markets are close. definitely a good recommendation. 5 Star. read more

Fantastic hotel, perfect location and a book lover's heaven. All books in the lobby and bar area are signed copies of author's who stayed here. Very friendly staff. We got an upgrade to their next door spacious apartment, woohoo! Great collection of Cobra-art too. read more

The staff and the location is great. I loved the area and it's quite convenient to lots of cute restaurants and shops. The room was a bit small for my taste. The bathroom was quite big so that helped. My complaint is the bed. It was the worst. It was two tiny twin mattresses pushed together. And it was so squishy! It had no foundation or firmness that you want in a mattress. I'm petite and small and found it uncomfortable in every way. I had the worst sleep ever on my trip. read more

This hotel is gorg. We had a canal view and beautifully decorated room. It was so peaceful to look out and watch the boats go by. This place is centrally located to everything as it is a walking city. read more

Very friendly staff and fantastic location. Extra marks for tracking down my Nikon SLR that I (somehow) left in the lobby while taking a call the day before. Huge "thank you" for that, and for so graciously working with our large family. A perfect place to call home base while exploring the museums, restaurants, and culture that is Amsterdam. Oh, and check out their Jenever collection behind the bar to get your evening started off on the right foot. read more

Nice boutique hotel in a good location with helpful staff. A lot of character in the room decoration, confortable beds and good.service. Nice view of the canal. read more

My wife and I stayed here for three nights this past week. This is a very nice hotel -- clean, with beautiful artwork all around and good energy, and the hotel staff are very professional and helpful. Special recognition goes to Femca, a very hard-working and thoughtful manager who really tries to make her guests happy. She placed us in the perfect room for us -- high up, quiet, and overlooking the Singel canal. They will promptly bring to your room anything you need. The rest of the hotel staff were also very friendly and helpful. The hotel's restaurant is also excellent, and the breakfasts served there are amazing. Extremely tasty and fresh food and juices of all sorts. It is located in one of the nicest parts of all of Amsterdam, with lots of excellent restaurants, pubs and shops close by. We really enjoyed this hotel. read more

Absolutely charming and a great value. I shall return for sure. I really enjoyed the staff and the service at this hotel. This hotel has great character. Right on a canal, this hotel is comprised of several old houses. It's accessible to the airport and walking distance to most things (Amsterdam is a very walk-able city) I had to walk outside of the lobby to access my room but I was fine with that. The rooms and service were both good. The location was very convenient. The main rooms of the hotel were intimate and well decorated. They have a very nice hotel bar with first editions of authors who have stayed at the hotel (even though they were in Dutch I recognized many of these names). read more

Lovely hotel.Close to all the attractions that Amsterdam has to offer.

Beautiful hotel, fabulous view, lovely staff. Would highly recommend.

Outstanding Dutch Excellence! The Ambassade Hotel is truly a gem. While most wouldn't consider it to be in the heart of the city, it is actually centrally located to all that Amsterdam has to offer. The pictures don't lie, this hotel boasts five-star excellence. The rooms are both modern and quaint at the same time. Luxurious bathrooms and comfortable beds. Internationally accommodating front desk staff. Get a taste of local cuisine at the fantastic breakfast buffet, or enjoy internationally classic. Despite being a series of canal houses, the hotel is interconnected, and offered several lifts and stairwells. Good television and business services as well. The metro station is a block and a half away, allowing access to the entire city, as well as connection to Amsterdam Central Station, which can connect you to Schipol Airport, surrounding Holland, and all of Northern and Central Europe. The front desk will assist you with any and all requests while you explore beautiful Amsterdam. There are several cafes and restaurants nearby, and plenty of things to do. For active travelers, you can visit everything by foot or bicycle thanks to the hotel's central station. Or, have the front desk hail you a taxi with 10 minutes, or take the metro. Truly a unique hotel, and a world gem. read more