Would you stay at a hotel right on the trainlines into the main train station of the largest city…read morein the country? The hotel is also located very close to the docks where our Viking Rhine River cruise boat docked, although it is very difficult to walk there due to busy roadways in the area. The back of the hotel overlooks a dozen railway lines, with the docks in the background. The front of the hotel overlooks the river, and center of the city. We used Hilton honors points for our May 26-May 28, 2024 stay, and got upgraded to a fourth-floor suite, on the corner. Got the usual fresh out of the oven chocolate chip cookies. Place is shaped like a triangle due to sharp angles of the building. Our unit had a spacious bathroom with separate tube and shower, a separate bedroom, and separate living room with a mini bar. Floor to ceiling windows in bedroom and living room. The living room had a sofa, desk, multiple sitting tables and view of the river. Closet without doors, as is common in Europe. One of the quirks of having a corner room is that the unit was shaped like a triangle. Opening the bathroom door would block the main door from opening. Very quiet, as we faced away from the railway tracks, and no vehicle traffic on the combination bike/pedestrian walkway in front of the river. We are Hilton Diamond members and had access to the top floor Executive Lounge, but didn't eat there. Ate downstairs at the free breakfast buffet for Hilton Gold and Diamond members, and free happy hour appetizers/snacks at the bar. The airport is accessible by surface train from the nearby Centraal Station, although if you have check-in luggage, you should take a taxi, as the train cars have very limited room to store oversized luggage, and no overhead storage compartments like airlines. They also make a large number of stops. Rated 100/100 on the walkability scale by Tripadvisor, with 174 restaurants and 67 attractions within 0.3 miles.

This hotel is close to central station, many different canal cruise boats and a 5 min walk to get…read moreinto the Warren of streets in the heart of Amsterdam tourist area with absolute scores of restaurants bars and souvenirs famous red light district and fantastic architecture. Service at the hotel was super friendly and helpful. We had a room overlooking the canal which was great. Room clean bed great and of course free cookies on check in. You could even rent an umbrella for a couple of days. Self serve well stocked Convience store in lobby. Don't forget rooftop terrace as well as a smaller one on floor 10. Walk to the highest room number on that floor and bring you key to access to terrace. I will review restaurants separately

Had a 3 night stay here, it is located on/near the water. The view from the room was great & you…read morecan watch beautiful sunsets from there. The lobby is clean with helpful & attentive workers. The rooms and bathrooms were decent size. The rooms provide you with basic needs- body wash, shampoo/conditioner. Pillows were soft & beds were comfy. Overall I had a great experience here.

We were incredibly fortunate that as part of our riverboat cruise, we opted to have two extra days…read morein Amsterdam and as a result, our Viking Cruise folks booked us at the Movenpick Hotel. The hotel is located at the ship terminal and as a result it's a very convenient for travelers who are either planning to embark or disembark. However, it's also a wonderful hotel for anyone who wants to be located near the Amsterdam Central bus and train station. When we first arrived, we thought we were far away from the museums and restaurants but once we took a few minutes to study the tram schedules, the Number 26 stops at the Muziekgebouw ( their huge music concert hall) , which is next to the hotel. We were especially grateful to the wonderful concierge staff and Tina Maddaloni, who was the Manager on Duty and who helped provide us with such personalized service, you might have thought we we're returning guests! Our room was spacious and had a beautiful view of the water and parts of the city. When making your reservations, you should definitely ask to have their breakfast buffet included! I found the selection of breakfast items to be spectacular with everything from an omelette chef to vegetable smoothies. There were more stations of meats, salmon, cheeses as well as the largest honeycomb I'd ever seen! The dining area comprises over three large rooms with a large staff constantly cleaning up dishes and offering assistance. We also had dinner at the hotel one evening and we were surprised by how delicious our meals were. The hotel also brags about their homemade ice cream and we have to agree, it was spectacular! Before writing my review, I read some of the other Yelp comments. I'm always curious of the ones that are very negative and I guess it's impossible for a big hotel to make everyone ( always) happy. However, my wife and I were especially fortunate, since we hadn't done the research in advance but were very fortunate to have landed at such a classy hotel! The hotel also has an excellent 24 hour self service mart in the lobby with a great selection of beers, sandwiches and other treats.

The perfect inner city boutique hotel…read more Smack dab in the middle layer of the onion that is Amsterdam's canal riddled geography, the Hendrick's offers an understated sophistication that is wholly inviting and completely comfortable. The staff are exceptionally knowledgeable about the area, restaurants and sightseeing options. They are also convivial and kind. The intimacy of the hotel makes it feel like a bed-and-breakfast, complete with a low key lobby bar and breakfast area. Definitely worth a stay if you're staying in the downtown area of AMS. Especially for ease of travel to and from Schiphol Airport or the central train station (a short 10-minute walk from the hotel).

The room I got was much prettier than the photo I saw for it online. The staff were the most…read morepolite, knowledgeable and helpful I have ever encountered at a hotel in my life! Roger and Roos van Wijk were my favorite staff members there, I give those two an A++ in every category for hotel staff!! The hotel location was phenomenal!!!

My wife and I stayed here for a weekend away. It was great! The buildings are beautiful, room…read moreservice was spectacular. They have lenticular 3d wall paper.

Great location but still quiet and restful (never heard crowds of drunken tourists once). Rooms are…read moretasteful and very comfortable. But the best part is probably the service. They truly went above and beyond to make sure I was happy, comfortable, and safe. They honestly felt like friends by the end of my stay. Can't recommend this hotel enough.

When I first checked in, I wasn't happy with the room I was given. It was street-level, and some of…read morethe elements of the room did not work. However. I brought it up with management, and they gave me the option to upgrade to a room on the first floor, which was excellent. Very pleased they were able to do that for me, and thanks to Geoffrey for helping facilitate the move. Staff in general is prompt and helpful. The hotel is old and has a lot of that vintage charm. I believe it will appeal greatly to a certain personality type that appreciates things antiquated. The hallways evoke David Lynch and Stanley Kubrick vibes. The rooms have an imperial feel to them with the beautiful rouge wallpaper. The beds are extremely comfortable. Volume from people talking in the hallways does drift into the room easily, but luckily it seems as though most of the clientele is not the noisy type. Street noise varies. I did not add on breakfast during booking, but you're able to use your "deposit" to purchase breakfast on only the days you decide, and I would highly recommend it. Not only is there a full buffet with all breakfast types, but you can also have certain dishes to order, such as Benedict, included in the breakfast rate. Morning dining staff is attentive and friendly. As for the claims of the hotel being haunted, other than the whispering in my ear in the middle of the night, I did not experience anything paranormal. Maybe next time.

This is a very nice looking hotel, and somewhat seems as if it's a boutique style. There are some…read moreof the staff that were excellent and others not so much. I was planning to name names but I will go ahead and leave that off. It got so bad with the customer service that I got to the point where I did not want to spend one more single cent at the hotel (which I did not). I do however really appreciate the concierge staff! They were able to help me ship my bag of priceless souvenirs from Amsterdam back to Los Angeles Angeles. I want to especially thank Andrzej for all his help and impeccable customer service! Thank you Andrzej!

Absolutely loved this hotel and would recommend it to anyone visiting Amsterdam!! It is in the…read morebeautiful Jordaan area right by the Anne Frank museum, Tulip musekm, and De 9 Straatjes with lots of cafes and shopping. The area feels very safe. Liked the interior decor/design and focus on eco-friendly sustainable practices as well. The staff are super friendly and helpful - they provided a map and made lots of great recommendations regarding restaurants and things to see. The room was clean, comfortable, and spacious - has A/C. There is a safe available in the room as well, though there was no fridge. Loved all the snacks they provided, from the gummy bears in the room, to pastries and coffee in the communal area downstairs. They also provided a snack goodie bag on checkout though I forgot to pick mine up when I went back to pick up my stored luggage at the end of the day. Overall, a fantastic stay and would highly recommend!

One of the best hotels I've ever stayed at in all of Europe. The staff was extremely friendly and…read morewas super helpful in helping you get around the city and giving suggestions. The free coffee machine tasted amazing and had lots of options, and it saved us so much money from not having to buy coffee at cafes! The room was beautiful and you can play all types of games in the lobby. Dami at the front desk was super helpful and helped us navigate to everywhere we wanted to go. She made our trip so much better by being so helpful and telling us all about the transit and giving us lists of restaurants, events etc. She was super sweet and has incredible customer service skills! Definitely recommend this hotel.

Nice hotel in Amsterdam. It's close to the museums and it's also a 20min walk to the center…read more There's also a tram stop a short walk away. The room was small to be expected but the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast buffet was tasty and had a good variety of options. The staff we encountered were all friendly and helpful.

I was content with this hotel. It's small, but that bed was mf'in comfortable and the teddy bear…read morepillows exist. I need that bed in my casket. The two men that work there are named ED... and the lady too. Ed also installed some real kinky showers. You can see right through them from the bed. That was kind of wierd but whatever. Also, whattttt is UP with the LUKEWARM mint water in the lobby? Grossss. My friend liked it though. Not sure how. There's artwork of animals in human clothes everywhere. ED was very interesting.

The Lloyd Hotel is worth a visit not only for its interior designed by different artists but it's…read morealso a lovely place to have breakfast/lunch/dinner outside on a sunny day. The staff is very friendly and mostly attentive, as you would expect it for a pricey location like that. The breakfast is good but some of the served dishes are bad value for money (e.g. a piece of bread with humus spread, a bush of rocket salad but only some crumbs of goat's cheese). The dinner I had there was good however (see pics).

We decided to go to Amsterdam at the last minute for the bank holiday weekend. We looked at…read moredifferent hotels and chose The Lloyd Hotel based upon price, availability, and that its dog friendly. Plus, the Lloyd Hotel was an old prison turned into an art project and 1-5 star hotel - who wouldn't want to stay there? Location: The hotel is located in east Amsterdam in the docklands. This area is an up and coming area. There's not much other than a couple of grocery stores, other household stores and a couple of restaurants. Arrival: It's a very simple arrival process. The hotel entrance is very non-descript and could be missed if you're paying attention. There's no place to park your car in front of the hotel except for the street. Bellman: There are no bellmen at the hotel to help you. So be sure you can carry your own luggage. Parking: There is a parking garage separate from the hotel. You have to push the "Lloyd Hotel" button upon entrance for your ticket since they share the garage with other offices in the area. Follow the "Lloyd Hotel" signs all the way down to the end of the garage to park. There's a stairwell that leads up to the ground level and the backside of the hotel across from the restaurant terrace. You have to pay for your parking at the hotel reception. Reception/Front Desk: It's a very small front desk which has two people. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Lobby: The "lobby" area is small, long and narrow with some couches spread out in a couple of areas. You can sit in the restaurant/cafe which is right across the reception. Room: There are 117 rooms which range from 1-5 star rooms and every room is different. We decided to go with a 4-star room and ended up with room 217. The room was long and rectangular at the end of the building. You walked into a small entry room with a table for two and a couch. You then walked into the bathroom and then into the bedroom. View: We had massive grand windows in the bedroom which looked upon a walkway. Bed: There were two twin beds which were pushed together to make a queen. The bed was comfortable. Bathroom: The bathroom was big and simple with a shower which had good pressure, sink and a toilet. Hair dryer: The dryer wasn't very strong. I'm particular about hair dryers because I have a lot of hair. Products: They had their own products and only had two bottles of shampoo and a small bar of soap. If you're staying in a 4-star room you should at least receive the basic toiletries of shower gel, conditioner, q-tips, etc. Closet: There wasn't a traditional closet in the room, but along the wall of the bathroom there were hooks with hangers you could hang your stuff. Safe: There was no safe in the room. Control Panel: N/A. Just a remote for the TV. Minibar: There was no minibar in the room. Mirrors: There were two small mirrors in the bathroom. Housekeeping: Poor. This is where I had the most complaints. 1) They didn't change the sheets and 2) They only have us one bath towel on day two. When I asked for another one they said they ran out, but very rudely said "we gave you one big towel and two small ones" and 3) We had an empty bag of potato chips and they left of on the floor. Wifi: The wifi was free and the speed was ok. Dining: We tried all three meals at the hotel restaurant cafe which were all fine. Please see my separate review of the restaurant. Spa: There was no spa at the hotel. Concierge: There isn't a traditional concierge at the hotel, but reception/front desk is very helpful and can answer any and all questions you may have. Style: The hotel is very quirky and artsy. Pet friendly: Dogs are welcome at no cost. This is the first hotel we've stayed at where our dog wasn't charged a fee. There is no bed, bowls, etc for the dog in the room, but you can't expect that since you don't have to pay. One thing though, dogs are not allowed in the room unattended which is good and bad. Good because your dog is allowed everywhere in the hotel, but bad because you have to find dog friendly places to go (other restaurants, cafes, etc) to on your trip. Luckily if you go to Amsterdam when the weather is good there are plenty of places with outside seating. Service: Overall the service is excellent (minus housekeeping) at the hotel. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Two instances: 1) Robin from reception was not only super helpful with all of our Amsterdam questions, but also found us another bath towel and delivered it personally after I shared the information I received from housekeeping. 2) Ann from the restaurant tracked me down before checking out and found a t-shirt I wanted to purchase from the hotel store when we thought they were sold out. Would I go back? Yes, depending on the price since the pricing of the rooms fluctuate. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay, but I do think it depends on your room and whether you're ok with the range of clientele in the hotel.

When planning our trip to Amsterdam we knew that it would be more cost effective to stay at a…read morehostel and book a private suite. The Bulldog Hotel did not disappoint. The staff here are just so kind and accommodating, regularly check in is at 2 pm but since we had an early flight they were able to have our room cleaned and have us checked in around 11 am, truly so kind of them! Since we had a private room we paid a little bit more but was a lot more roomy plus we had our own bathroom! We booked our stay months in advance paying a little fee upfront and paying the rest as we checked in! Bulldog Hotel is in red light district so it's really close to all the restaurant and shops as well as "coffee" shops. Definitely suggest staying here, security is always available when entering the building, you aren't able to enter the hotel portion if you don't have a pass which made me feel really safe.

Receptionist was very rude at checkout. Misdirected me several times for a luggage check. Left a…read morebad taste in my mouth and I will not be recommending any of my friends to stay here. Additionally, it was listed that our room had two bathrooms, however one had a broken lock so we had 10 people for one bathroom at times.

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel from check-in to check out was one of the best experiences I've had…read morewith a hotel in a long time. The recently remodeled Hotel property awaits you in the center of Amsterdam. The rooms are new and beautifully designed. The bedding is amazing and so is the temperature control. The most easy to use shower I've ever been in Europe with a button on and a button off. A special shout out to the hospitality agent named Fabio in the lounge. Such a warm and welcoming and happy entity. We love spending our early evenings with him and the rest of the staff and love the food selection and champagne that was available. The Fitness room is a bit difficult to find as it is off of floor two but must take a separate elevator to go to the basement where state-of-the-art equipment and cleanliness await you. Housekeeping is also very easy as you can press a button in your room for a green light to signal the staff to freshen up your room.

The Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel is a very good hotel for the price…read more It is centrally located near the Central Station which has trains to and from Schiphol airport. Considering the proximity to the train station it's fabulous that the hotel is situated off the beaten track on a lovely clean quiet street. The beds are quite comfortable with extra length, which my 6'3" husband truly appreciates. Also, we noticed that there are many tall people in the Netherlands :) The hotel has good strong WiFi connection. The hotel staff in general are efficient throughout our stay at all hours. Breakfast is included with your stay, either buffet, or with waiter service which costs extra, in the cute restaurant and lounge area near the lobby. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants in the immediate area as well as the wonderful cruise tours connecting to the many canals in this beautiful picturesque city. Bedankt voor het lezen!