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Kerkstraat 25, Amsterdam 1017 GA, The Netherlands
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Fine for the Money

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4 of 5 stars
tobeginwith   39 contributions
portland
3 Oct 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel

This hotel is in a fine central location (3 trams stop a block away) with shops and eateries and 'coffeeshops' all nearby. It's also near some gay places (hotels, bars, bookstore) if that's your thing. Though half block off a busy street, the hotel is quiet and safe.

My room was terribly small (2 feet of floor space around the bed) but the bed was comfortable and the bathroom clean and updated. I don't live in my hotel room so room size isn't that important. Still, it's like a claustrophobic dorm room with a tiny bathroom. There's minimal space to store your clothes, so you just live out of your suitcase. BYO hangers, alarm clock and soap. There's also basic cable and a phone in the room.

The complimentary breakfast buffet was so-so but there's good coffee, juice, bread and granola. The breakfast 'meats' were scary mystery cold cuts that I avoided.

The front desk staff is the weakest aspect of the hotel. Half the time the staffer isn't at the desk and one of the staffers blew me off when i asked him how to use the in room safe, telling me they're not necessary, the hotel is secure. Another staffer was more helpful and I used the safe all the time.

  • Liked — Location and Price
  • Disliked — Front desk staff, weak WiFi
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Visit was for Other
  • Travelled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since 08 March 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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Rubbish

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1 of 5 stars
Srdikano   1 contribution
Frankfurt
25 May 2008 | Trip type: Couples

An appalling experience. Save yourself the trouble.

Good:

* fairly central location

Bad:

* downright amateur service
* TV not working
* room not clean
* room way below par, even for a 2-star hotel (don't let the pictures fool you)

  • Liked — Fairly central location
  • Disliked — Appalling service
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Travelled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since 25 May 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Great location

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3 of 5 stars
Garrulo   1 contribution
Italy
7 Apr 2008 | Trip type: Couples

It's a good hotel, located in the very centre of the city, near Leiden Square and close to the tram stop (1-2-5) that takes you in few minutes to central station. Staff friendly, thin walls, normal breakfast. Nobody came to change our tovels/sheets during our four days stay.
24 h reception. You konw, when you are in Amsterdam everything it's ok...

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — Cleaning
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay March 2008
  • Visit was for Other
  • Travelled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since 07 April 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young Singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An Amazing Honeymoon, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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very pleased

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5 of 5 stars
cearc   5 contributions
dublin
5 Mar 2008 | Trip type: Family

It is rare to find good Amsterdam lodging that is also affordable. That makes the Downtown Hotel a rare find. Will certainly look to stay here again next time in the city.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Visit was for Other
  • Travelled with Family with young children
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since 06 August 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Excellent Value

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5 of 5 stars
Hairy_Traveller   44 contributions
Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
18 Feb 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel

Excellent. Stayed one night. B&B 86euros inc local tax for which you get a very clean room with ensuite shower. Bed was very comfy and it had a flat screen TV.
Single room was small but adequate-if all your doing is sleeping. Not a place to spend a lot of time in but if you sleep there and maybe have an afternoon rest before you hit the town its ok.
Very close to Leidesplein and at the price I reckon its one of the better budget hotels - definitely use it again -.

  • Liked — Price/Cleanliness/Location
  • Disliked — Nothing - it hit the spot
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Travelled with Solo traveller
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since 24 July 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young Singles, Older Travellers, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Sporting event
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