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Chic & Basic Amsterdam – reviews, photos

2.0 of 5
Herengracht 13-19, Amsterdam 1015 BA, The Netherlands (Formerly "Hotel New Amsterdam")
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Chic & Basic Amsterdam
Ranked #68 of 341 hotels in Amsterdam
4.0 of 5 stars 344 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Central station(11)
  • Friendly and helpful(10)
  • Dam Square(6)
  • Coffee machine(5)
  • Free internet(4)
  • Red light district(3)
  • Canal view(3)
  • Same time(3)
  • Very good(3)
  • Small room(3)
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Kent
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Perfect Weekend away!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Arriving in Amsterdam, i was unsure what to expect. My partner had already visited the city a few times. The hotel staff were very kind and helpful. Unfortunately there was a mix up and we were put in a small (older style) room, but we got moved to a gorgeous room the next night.The good service in which we received, made up for this. The constant flow of yummy coffee, from the machine was a bonus! We would return to this hotel and Amsterdam again!

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Dublin, Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Good one for a short stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Tiny but clean rooms, good value for money, great location (close to train stn), overlooking a canal.

  • Stayed June 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Dartmouth, Canada
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
“Cozy little room in a great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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We stayed at the chic and basic in a basement room for 3 nights.

Overall, I quite liked the hotel. It's very much what the name implies, a stylish place with all your basic needs. We would stay again.

Pro's:
-Great location just a few minutes walk from central station but not in the thick of the touristy area
-Modern style
-Lovely coffee bar that was always open for a quick pick me up
-Helpful staff
-great shower in the bathroom

Cons:
-the "free continental breakfast" was extremely sparse. Toast and jam.
-The upkeep was a bit to be desired in a few areas (dents in walls, computer in lobby wasn't always working etc...)
-Room was tight (we were ok, but some would find it too small)
-Wifi didn't work in our basement room
-The bed was two twins on casters that rolled a bit...not the best for snuggling!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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kent
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Loved the chic and basic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

This hotel is in a fab position, right on one of the canals and within walking distance to all the main attractions!
the hotel is small but it's Amsterdam! most rooms are small- look at the buildings! the view from the room is great which made our stay really pleasurable!
Definitely stay here for a really great value stay in a beatiful city!

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Quirky and cool”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Very clean hotel, downstairs has a seating area and free coffee and tea.

We stayed in a large vintage room, quite quirky with bats and butterflies painted on the wall. The room had a fantastic view over the canal but was small. However for the rate we paid you cannot complain! Fresh towels every day although the maid tended to come at around 10am and if your having some big nights in amdam like we did, then it's a bit of an unwelcome call!!

The room was very homely though with a nice big radiator that you could switch on whenever you like, it felt like we were staying in someone's house which was really lovely.

Was a very pleasant stay, friendly staff and good location!

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Herengracht 13-19, Amsterdam 1015 BA, The Netherlands (Formerly "Hotel New Amsterdam")
Price range (per night):* INR6,855 - 10,644

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