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Singel 462, Amsterdam 1017 AW, The Netherlands
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Agora Hotel
Ranked #286 of 341 hotels in Amsterdam
2.5 of 5 stars 83 Reviews
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Terrible. To avoid.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

We had a weekend in hotel Agora. We arrived in Friday, when we also bought 1 bottle of water and cola in the Albert hein in the corner. Went out in Saturday morning and coming back late in the afternoon. I drank my sparkling water, the taste was terrible, we found shampoo in the bottle ...then we found shampoo also in our bag that we left in the hotel. Also, we discovered that after having closed the door with the badge, the door still can be easily opened from outside!!!the stuff wasn't on the top with the explanaiton. It is obvious, that somebody entered in the room, and put shampoo everywhere.. Other surprise Sunday morning when I drank my coca cola, and the taste was terrifying with some alcohol in it. I talked to the stuff, asking explanation, wanted to call and talk to the owner, the stuff told me that he is in hospital. Actually I'm heading to the local police station to make a police record. Avoid this place.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Cas van Lieshout, General Manager at Agora Hotel, responded to this review
14 February 2012
After investigating the matter, having checked all locks, also looked into the history of the lock of their room we found nothing out of the ordinary. Furthermore we also viewed the video of the camera on their floor. Our housekeeping staff was in the room once every day and other then the guest nobody has entered the room. Ofcourse we have discussed the matter with them as well. We feel very sorry for our guests, but cannot find any proof for this accusation. We have changed many things the last few months. Service and cleanliness have gone up to a much higher standard and therefore we feel very unhappy with this comment. We have renovated the ground floor and are renovating all rooms now. All bathrooms have been renovated already. Last but not least, I was indeed in the hospital.
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Strictly so-so!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

This is a clean, basic hotel located right next to the flower market. Easily accessible by foot / tram. Good wifi. The breakfast is very mediocre and the weekend rates are pretty steep. But thats Amsterdam on a weekend :-(

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled solo
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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“Avoid this filthy dump at all costs!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

Hostile, unhelpful and aggressive staff. Situated next to a night club that makes the walls shake until 4-5am. Filthy rooms. Filthy bathoom. Not even bothered to change filthy sheets
from the previous occupant. Eaten alive by bugs and charged 400 euros for one Saturday Night despite the rooms being capped at 125 euros. Avoid at all costs and get dumps like this closed down.

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Cas van Lieshout, General Manager at Agora Hotel, responded to this review
14 February 2012
As from the end of last year we have renovated all bathrooms, the ground floor and the reception area. We have upgraded our breakfast and are currently renovating our guest rooms. We placed new beds in all rooms and will have duvets as from the end of this month. We are aware things were not in order in the past, but standards are going up rapidly now. Hopefully we can show you the improvements in the near future.
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011

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Location is excellent, especially for University, but I would shop around before settling for this.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“FITHY HOTEL not worth the money.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2011
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Yes, it might be central, but it is filthy and the people who own the hotel don't care.
since we last stayed there, they seem to have upgraded the breakfast room a bit.

Do not ask for a canal view room, nor one facing the back
they are all noisy ,tiny rooms and bathrooms not clean.I asked for extra Towel, which never came. the excuse was that they had some in the washing machine or dryer, and will let me have it later.
Later never came?\

In all there are plenty other budget hotels in Amsterdam. Look on the internet and research.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Address: Singel 462, Amsterdam 1017 AW, The Netherlands
Price range (per night):* INR5,684 - 15,549

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