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    The College Hotel

    3.9 (29 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 12:45 AM (Next day)

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    Manda Bear B.

    Love everything about this hotel but the horrible Wifi, we ended up use our own provider instead! Digital Creators, business travelers, unfortunately not a good spot for you to stay or work on the go. I did told the front desk and they were very apologetic. So make sure you ask before check when you check in. Second floor got cute room with glass window on the ceiling if love sunlight sk it was perfect for us. Summer in Amsterdam offers long day, sunset is around 9-10 PM... We love it, bright natural lighting. Walking distance to everything, about 10-15 mins walk to the Museum Quarter (Rijk, Van Gough, MoCo and a lot more). A lot of restaurants and coffee shops nearby, Chinese, Sushi, patisseries and more, as well as Mondi inside the hotel, great breakfast and Caribbean cuisine. It's about 20 minutes walk to the canals and center district, it's walkable enough, and quiet away from the young tourists area. As jet lagged from California PST time, you would like a quiet place to sleep at night. If you are a Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador elites , your breakfast is included! Overall, a good experience for us!

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    Lyn P.

    The College Hotel was a delight from beginning to end. The building was beautiful. Our room was charming and quirky, and filled with everything to make our stay pleasant and comfortable. The window seat onto the courtyard was an added delight! Close to museums, eateries and markets. The staff was extraordinary. There was never a time when entering or leaving that we were not greeted with inquiries over what we needed. I have traveled for business extensively for most of my career, and I can truthfully say that I have never felt so welcomed or pampered. If it were possible to take Fabrizio with me when we left, I would have done so. His humor and genuine care for our well-being during our stay was amazing. His suggestions for our day were always spot on, and when we had an issue with a tour operator, he jumped in feet first to resolve it. Book this hotel whenever possible. You WILL NOT regret it!

    Gianguido G.

    I did not go to the rooms, so this is just for the public areas. It is a 4 stars hotel and it shows. Great renovation an old Amsterdam school. Run by students of the hotel school, it is very well managed. All very young people with a great attitude. The bar is quite big and very welcoming. I had NYE dinner here and it was very well organised with live music and DJ and a very pleasant family atmosphere. Chef entrees with great flavours and very nice presentation. They whines were not meeting the same level. I heard the high tea is good. They have a very big outside patio where you can lounge and have any meal or drinks. Bike and moped rental is offered. Very walkable distance from museumplein (actually right across), also very close to the heart of the city. Museum Quarteer is a very quite area, very nice. Tram stop right in front of the Hotel to reach anything in the city, from West to Central Station and so on.

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    Benjamin G.

    First time in Amsterdam and we stayed here for my 30th birthday. A lovely hotel with modern classic interior and at a good price. Just around the corner from the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh, it's easy to get to from the Airport by train (€5) and tram (€2.90) I don't see the need to get a taxi, it was so simple, easy and cheap. 60% of the staff are trainees in the hospitality industry which has its pros and cons. They are all really keen and enthusiastic but there are just some things that are not executed to the very highest level but in no way was it poor, you could just tell it wasn't polished. We thoroughly enjoyed this part of the experience as I work in hospitality and couldn't fault them for their exuberance and it was nice to see them develop. I'd happily stay there again and have already recommended eating there to my Aunt who arrived the day we left...

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    Upscale, but no snooty. Beautiful building. I love their Irish coffee!

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    Great apple pie, friendly staff and the garden is lovely! Bathrooms with class

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    Walking distance to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh, plus easy access to the trams.

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    Amsterdam Marriott Hotel - The M Club Lounge

    Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

    (109 reviews)

    €€

    West

    Stayed here over the holidays and it was the perfect home base for exploring Amsterdam. The…read morelocation is incredibly convenient--steps from trams and buses, close to the major museums, and within walking distance of high-end shopping like Chanel, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton. The hotel is very family-friendly, which made traveling with kids easy and stress-free. One of the biggest perks was the M Club Lounge, which offers daily breakfast and a comfortable space to recharge between sightseeing. Service was excellent from the start--we arrived early after an overnight flight and were pleasantly surprised to be checked in early, which made a huge difference after traveling. Clean rooms, great amenities, and an unbeatable location. Would absolutely stay here again, especially for a family trip or a holiday visit to Amsterdam.

    Excellent stay at the Amsterdam Marriott. Would return in the future…read more Rooms: + Nicely appointed, with everything in tip top shape. + Our room was at the end of a hallway, with an entry foyer, so we heard no noise from the hallway. However, during our stay, a guest in another room opened their door because they could hear people waiting on the elevator. Service: + Everyone is well-trained. Anytime a minor hiccup arose (room was not serviced one day), it was quickly addressed. Elite recognition: + No major upgrades available (NUA denied). Fully sold out hotel during our stay. + M Club Lounge was very nice. Had some of the longest breakfast hours I have seen (6-11am), but was essentially the same thing each morning. It got busy during evening hours (5:30-7:30pm), with some minor variation in food. Heineken (and wines) available during evening canapes. + When room was serviced, given a Tony's Chocolonely bar and stroopwafels in a nice tin. Location: + 25 minute walk to Centraal. Along multiple tram lines.

    Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American - 4:20 in the Cafe

    Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American

    (8 reviews)

    Centrum

    This hotel has now been taken over by the Clayton chain. All the rock memorabilia seems to be gone…read more The place is probably more in tune with its sensational history, maybe there is a new Yelp! page for the Clayton American Hotel, but I couldn't find one. At any rate, my experience was great. Tasteful and elegant deco atmosphere. People singing in the street at 2:00 am, but that's Leidesplein. Chalk it up as part of the experience.

    A few decades ago I stayed in The American Hotel and was enthralled by the architecture both inside…read moreand out. It hadn't changed since Mata Hari (First World War female spy) had stayed there. As we were visiting Amsterdam again I decided, on this trip, to spoil us a little. On booking I was a little concerned that the Hard Rock organisation had taken this hotel over. So with trepidation I took the chance. OK, remember, we are oldies so can be hard to please some tell us. On arrival, the outside hadn't changed other than the bar now stretched out a little and there was service from the restaurant outside. Reception was so swift by a fantastic bubbly young lady who sorted out a room although we were three hours before the normal signing in. I wish I could remember her name. Walking to our room I noticed the architecture hadn't changed but the decoration was wonderful with so much rock music memorabilia. We LOVED it. The room, overlooking the canal, was a lot smaller than years ago but, shrug, space has to be filled. The room was more than adequate with a wonderful bathroom with walk-in shower. Breakfast was in the dining hall which was a high-light years ago. I was so pleased to see that none of the wonderful art deco had been lost. The President Hotel in Prague had ripped it all out there, sob. Here, there was modernisation, but the windows, walls and lights remained. Obviously the designer had looked and thought 'wow, we can't get rid of this'. Good on him/her. A fantastic stay and on our next visit we know where to stay. Really wish I could remember that young ladies name because she made that day for us. Hi

    Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam - Health club  fitness center  gym

    Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

    (40 reviews)

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    Centrum

    What an amazing stay! ! I used one of my complimentary nights from my Hilton Diamond status because…read moreI came into Amsterdam a day early and omg I love this hotel! As soon as my cab stopped in front, a man immediately came down the stairs to help me with my bag and escort me to the check in area. They asked if I wanted anything to drink and I said of course champagne! They gave me two! I checked in with Lisa who was amazing! She had me pick out a scent for my room. What? I didn't know that existed! Super fun! My room wasn't ready because I had booked late even though it was 3pm but I didn't mind waiting, especially when they gave me that 2nd glass of champagne. When I got my room, Lisa and Fae escorted me to the room to make sure I liked it and it was beautiful. I loved how the light came into the bathroom. On that note the bathtub was so nice I almost fell asleep in it! You receive welcome chocolates in the shape of Amsterdam shoes which were so cute and delicious! I ordered room service as the bar only served snacks and did not want to go to the restaurant by myself as it was really open. I got the Waldorf Astoria Burger which was amazing and so good! I'd go back to this hotel just for that burger itself. The next day I also had the breakfast and was able to get the whole tray of assortments and all the juices and coffee I wanted PLUS another dish! All complimentary with my Hilton Diamond status. I ordered the French toast and everything was delicious! Obviously I couldn't eat it all but was able to take some left to the room for later. I also had a spa appointment while here. Massage was great and the masseuse mentioned to see a physical therapist to help my lower back pain that I was complaining about as she said it was coming from my glutes, legs, knees. I've seen a couple of masseuses in the last two years in the states and one in Canada and NONE had ever even mentioned that that could help. I love this! Very professional staff. The spa also very serene with sauna, jacuzzi, and pool. They have a door to the garden which I'm assuming is beautiful in summer but I was here in February so it was freezing! When I checked out it was with Lisa again and she was great as usual and the guys helped me with my bags again when my uber came. They let me sit in the other room and said they'd let me know when it was here. Very nice. I did not want to leave. Haha!

    What a phenomenal stay, I won't stay anywhere else in the City after my recent visit…read more The staff was exceptional and so very kind, the room loft room was charming and had a beautiful canal view. The bathroom was very spacious and the body products were a delight. We received a replica of the canal house we stayed in, they have six different house to stay on property. This was such a nice touch. Simply WOW

    Mr Jordaan Hotel - Front Desk

    Mr Jordaan Hotel

    (10 reviews)

    Jordaan, Centrum

    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.

    Backstage Hotel

    Backstage Hotel

    (9 reviews)

    Jordaan, Centrum

    You Get What You Pay For…read more I bartended for Hard Rock Cafe for 12 years. I love rock and roll, so when I saw this hotel it definitely jumped out at me. I will list the positives first since there are not that many: 1. The dayshift employee (cannot remember his name) was a very nice man. He recommended great vegan restaurants and was super cool. We actually ate at his recommendations for the remainder of our stay. He booked our taxi for us the night before our departure and was very hospitable. 2. The hotel lobby is set up like a bar/lounge with a pool table and it's cozy. 3. I liked the use of musical instruments such as a drum stool for a chair in the room and the drum light fixtures in the room. It adds to the theme of the hotel. 4. It was walking distance to a lot of cool places. Negatives: 1. Amsterdam is an old city with cute old buildings. I get it. We stayed at another hotel which was also an old building (and had a very slow elevator; but still had an elevator). This hotel had nearly 90-degree stairs to carry 50 lb. luggage up four flights of stairs (we called them ladders). I could not imagine anyone with a disability or elderly ever staying there for their safety. Literally, the stairs were about 4 inches wide. I slipped on them. sober. 2. The clients mostly consisted of younger hipsters that we could hear stumbling in at night after drinks and the walls are paper thin. We even heard someone fart in the next room. 3. To drown out the noise of the other clients, my partner and I used a rain app on our smartphone so that we could get some sleep (let me add that it was currently pouring outside). We get a loud knock on our door, waking us at two o'clock in the morning by the nightshift employee, telling us to turn the rain sound down. This woke us up and we were literally trying to book a room at two o'clock in the morning at a different hotel due to his unprofessionalism. It's like, how about telling the clients that are actually making the noise to be more quiet? If you are a young and do not mind the paper-thin walls and the ladder stairs, the disgruntled night shift employee that patrols the halls for noise, and have minimal luggage, then I would recommend this place for the location. Otherwise, stay somewhere else.

    Perfect location, extremely friendly people, great vibe--my family loved this hotel and will stay…read moreagain.

    The College Hotel - hotels - Updated May 2026

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