Hotel Canal View

2/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Christine

There was a dirty cup left by the previous people, We were given one towel for 3 people, there's a hole in the sink so water just pours all over the floor, the sign for the hotel is bright and shined right in our room, every time my daughter moves in her bed the mattress creaked and there isn't even a fan in the room. In addition to all that, there is a large winding staircase that goes up to the rooms. I have MS and it was difficult for me to get up the stairs. The outlet in our room didn't work and my husband was went able to use his CPAP. We talked to the building manager about a refund for the two remaining nights and he said the owner would take care of it which I still haven't seen. This property is not a hotel...it's an old, rundown house significantly overpriced and should not even be listed on this site.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Ilynne

Due to multiple flight delays I didn’t arrive until 1 am the day after I was scheduled to check-in. The staff were amazing as I stayed in contact with them and a friendly gentleman was able to meet me after hours, check me in and help me carry up my suitcase as I came out of the rain. I knew my room was small but was pleasantly surprised that it was the coolest room with its own enclosed area outside so I could leave the windows open overnight to cool off the room with the heat wave and listen to the rain fall and thunder crash. I only needed the room to sleep, refresh and store my luggage so was perfect for my needs. It did remind me more of an Airbnb. There was a lovely breakfast place nearby and the canal right outside the hotel. The staff even offered to hold my luggage for me. Thanks to the amazing staff for a great first experience in Europe.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Zara Elizabeth

Great place to stay just a few minutes walk from Amsterdam Centraal. I was in the smallest room at the back of the hotel so had no canal view, but the room was clean and since all I really needed was a bed and a shower it did its job. I stayed for 3 nights and the room wasn’t made up in that time, which was also fine with me. It’s cheap and cheerful, not boutique.

Self

2/10

Poor

29 May 2026

John

Great locations but a tiny single bed in a tiny room with no furniture? The sink was an embarrassment, the view out of the window was not, a piece of corrugated steel, they were working on the basement foundation and started at 7am
Absolutely disgusting to charge over $200 for this

Self

2/10

Poor

28 May 2026

Niall

It’s not a hotel. It’s not even a hostel. A building with Bed sits. Avoid.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2026

Judy

This is a no-frills hotel. It is clean and it is in a great location. The proprietor, Melvin, is the nicest person ever and is so helpful, a really nice guy. The property itself is just very very basic. The bathroom is extremely tiny, no elevator, and very steep stairs. There is no lobby, and the small office is under construction. Great view. Personally, I wouldn’t stay there again but if you want a small, clean room at a reasonable price, this will do nicely for you. And, you get to meet Melvin.

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 May 2026

Romain

Canal view is in fat the view of the bottom of a light well, for the price that's way too expensive. Wasn't very clean either.

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Johanna

The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, but very small and cramped. The price is very high for the quality of the hotel. Most likely due to the fact it is right on a canal. The picture depicting the hotel is deceiving as it shows the building next door, not the actual hotel we stayed in. The door going in and out of the hotel slams shut very loudly. As our room was right above it, it made us jump every single time. There should be a sign that says \"please mind the door as it slams shut\". Our host Melvyn was great. He was helpful and friendly. No big complaints but not sure we would stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Eric

We gave it all five starts because we LOVED the canal view. It’s an old building with really steep stairs, but this was charming to us. Nothing fancy but great location, clean and we slept great! Close to train station was nice as well. Melvyn checked us in and was very helpful and friendly! Thanks for a great stay!

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

caroline

Hotel was in a great area, staff was very friendly and accommodating but this is more of an Air b&b type room. Better for people traveling who don’t plan on being in their room much.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Oct 2025

Syed Ahmad

I stayed here for 2 nights and my experience was very bad. Firstly, this is not really a hotel, it feels more like an Airbnb. My room was on the third floor and the stairs were extremely steep and unsafe. There was no customer service, no housekeeping during my entire 2-night stay I was only given 2 towels, no toilet paper, and no hot water in the tap (only in the shower, and that too after one day). Nobody came to clean the room. It’s definitely not worth €300 for 2 nights. The only good thing about this place is its location in the city center.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

Joel

Very convinient from Amsterdam central station which is just 6 minutes walk to the hotel. Eventhough located in central area the place is quiet and peaceful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Paul

This was a very comfortable place to stay, in an excellent location with a great view of the canal.
Pretty small space, but very adequate for three people.
Bathroom door could use some hooks on the back for towels and clothing, as floor gets pretty wet when showering.
I would stay here again.
Check in and out was very easy.

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2025

John

Ideal location and fair price

4/10

Poor

06 Sep 2025

Jimmy

Room is very small, so does as bathroom. Stairs are narrow may easily fall. Coffee supply only for one day and no cleaning of the trash. It is not worth for what I have paid and very unexpected to live in such conditions of the room.

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Jun 2025

Douglas

It would have been nice to have more than a third of a roll of TP for a two day stay, hand towels, cleaner accommodations. Old and in drastic need of rent

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2025

Angela

The price is right!

Hotel Canal View is a budget-friendly, no frills room for Amsterdam. It's not a cute, boutique place, but the bed was comfortable, the room was clean, the shower worked & the water was hot. I arrived early & the manager took my luggage for me. When I had to check out early to hit the museums, he kept it for me until I returned in the afternoon. I felt safe there, as a woman traveling alone. It's within walking distance of the train station. Stairs are steep, so be careful! Located near some nice restaurants. There are certainly nicer places, but for what I paid, I'm pleased with what I got.

Self

4/10

Poor

12 May 2025

Chin

The design of the bathroom is terrible. Not enough lightings along the staircases.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

08 May 2025

Verified traveler

Not brilliant.

The guy running the hotel was nice but have got to be honest the hotel is rough, ok if you just want somewhere to sleep and get clean, the location is brilliant so that really makes up for everything else thw hotel lacks.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2025

Chin

Convenient location. Good access to Central Station.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

26 Apr 2025

Helen

This is the worst place we have ever stayed at. Stairs that are a ladder really just to get into your room. Rude manager. Told us to go away snd come back later! It was 9.30am! Torn towels mold in bath room. TV that did not work. It is not a hotel. It is not even hostel quality. Even prisioners have better living conditions. The most expensive hotel ever. Only thinggoing for it is the location

2/10

Poor

16 Apr 2025

Mark

Canal view, more like dungeon view. I was unlucky to have a room facing a wall with a bathroom that smelled so bad of sewerage I heaved every time I went in it.

This is a hostel at hotel prices. All you get is a basic dated room.

Avoid!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Apr 2025

Francine

Excellent location super noisy

The check in was easy and the room was clean and as advertised but it is so noisy! The people staying above us came home late and we were woken up by them on the stairs and then talking in their room. The windows do nothing to muffle the street noise and anyone talking outside the window sounded like they were in the room with us. While it is in a great location we would not stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2025

Philip

Wonderful location. The staff was amazing. Very helpful. Luggage was difficult as the stairs were steep and narrow.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2025

Robert

Melvin was very accommodating

Leisure

2/10

Poor

04 Jan 2025

Vernon

Adhering to the \"non-refundable\" policy for this room when a cencallation was requested 2 months prior to the stay is very predatory and oportunistic behavior. Shameful

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2024

Mary

Wr enjoyed our canal view room. Melvin the manager was helpful.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2024

Lori

Easy check in. Value was great for Amsterdam.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

11 Nov 2024

CRAIG

Stairs to upper room 5 were exceptionally steep to the point of being dangerous. No way would they pass building regs. Tv also didnt pick up any channels and for £167 was massively overpriced.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2024

Kyle

Very accommodating with late check in times. The room was clean and had everything I needed.

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2024

Marie Angeline

Everything was fine but be ready to climb up steep stairs especially if you are bringing your luggage.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2024

Nancy

The location was excellent, close to the main train station. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was tiny, but for the price and location it was good value for a solo traveler on a budget.

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

28 Oct 2024

Keith

Location was the only thing going for it. The on-site rep told us we get what we pay for, but this was 2.5 x more money and we had much better accommodation other prime locations.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2024

phil

This room has such an amazing view and is located right in the central area, so you are close to all the shops and dining. Also, everything you might want to do is within walking distance. The owner knew me by name before i even arrived and he is super friendly. It really added to the value of the room and the stay. If you visit Amsterdam, this is the place to stay. It covers the basics and lets you experience life in the city. There is no elevator, so you are going up some stairs, but hey, that's how they do it in Amsterdam! I would gladly, without a doubt stay here again.

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Dinesh

Melvin was the best property manager I dealt with on the trip. He is so responsive and accommodating

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2024

Nicole

Small room, smells a lot a cigarette. Location is good, centric. Room recommended only for short time and for sleep.

2/10

Poor

13 Oct 2024

Usha

Very rude service very steep and narrow and winding stairs to climb to the worst room I’ve spent a night in. The man said he wasn’t happy I woke him at 9 30 am to check out and ask help to bring my small suitcase down the scary stairs

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2024

Anthony

ONE NIGHT SOLO TRAVELLER

GOOD ROOM FOR ONE NIGHT NEXT TO THE SMALLEST HOUSE EVER.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

Peter

The staff were funny and great craic.

If you're looking for a budget hotel this is the place.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Matthew

Bathroom is extremely tiny but overall great room especially location!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

Manggala

We were enjoyed our stay here, the staff was very welcomed and very helpful, He brought our luggage upstairs. And the location is near the centraal station, and tram stop. Walkable. Although the stairs were a bit steep, but still love this place. If we come back to Amsterdam, definitely will book this hotel again. Thank youuu so much

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Nancy

The staff were helpful and accommodating when my flight was delayed and I arrived late. Someone met me upon arrival and also helped me get connected to the internet. My room was small and basic, there were plenty of stairs but the location close to the Central Station and reasonable price made this a good choice. I will be back.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2024

Jonathan

Great location for seeing Amsterdam.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2024

David

You have found the ideal place to stay if you are looking for a small hotel that is within ten minutes' walking distance of the central station and has a plethora of small shops and restaurants all around it. This place is just as good as the next budget hotel, and it's right on the canal. If you've been to Amsterdam before, you'll notice that this place is just as good as any other. If you want to complain and cry about everything, you probably shouldn't go to Amsterdam in the first place. The staff here is extremely helpful and eager to assist you as long as you are friendly and never lie about anything and obey the rules in the hotel and in the city.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2024

Eryn

Loved this property! The manager was super kind and accommodating. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

08 Aug 2024

Callum

Cheap and cheerful

Cheap and cheerful

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

30 Jul 2024

Peter

Small and misleading

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2024

Tony

Unable to open the windows for some airflow and very little when open very small toilet and bathroom

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

09 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

There is nothing else acceptable about this hotel except the location. The price is expensive. The stairs are very dangerous. The room has a strong smell and is polluted. I ordered a triple room. The bathroom does not even have a basic place to put clothes. The sink is only as big as a palm and there is no hot and cold water. There is no hot and cold water in the room. The wardrobe doesn't even have a place to put clothes. I will never consider ordering again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2024

Samuel

A great little hotel, however I do believe people need to realise it offers basic rooms which are safe and clean. Very near to the train station, and a few minute walk to central and shopping/dining area.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2024

Iolo

Perfect location and chill host. Do be aware that the stairs are very steep and narrow, the bathroom floods (with no spare towels given) and the TV doesn’t work. Recommend if staying for a night or two.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2024

Kathryn

Meh

Not great, the tiniest of tiny sinks (only good water), a mirror only for giants, old towels crumples up amd left behind curtains, and an awful smell.

The sheets & bedding seemed clean, but a few spiders and other tiny friends were relocated to outside.

The view from my window was of metal grating about 1 meter from the window.

Business

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2024

Ridvan

Too small room, bath. No AC, no hair dryer. However location is the best thing for the hotel. Performans/price is not bad.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2024

STACY

Good location simple accommodation

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2024

Troy

Location is good, very close to Amsterdam Centraal. Room was pretty basic, no elevator so keep that in mind. Staff was friendly. Close to a good breakfast location and nice that it is on a canal.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2024

Cinthia

Nice but no canal view

It was a clean room but no view of the canal. Just a view of the wall next door. The stairs up to the room is very narrow,steep and winding and there is not an elevator.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2024

Bryan

Great Value Hotel.

This is a basic hotel with a great location that is close to the Central Train Station. It's right next to the canal and it's fun to watch the boats go by while sipping a nice glass of wine. The hotel has steep stairs to your room and there is no elevator just so you know. We enjoyed our stay and would consider staying again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2024

Danielle

Wonderful host. Melvin was so friendly and helpful! The hotel is in a perfect location! Would stay again as a base for exploring. Thanks Melvin! You made our stay!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

SALLY

Accommodating host and historic building.

We are a family of three and stayed here for two nights. We found the whole experience very enjoyable. The building is from the 1600s so if you’re looking for modern amenities and an elevator, this is not the place for you. We were on the top floor and we were warned by our host that the stairs got worse each level you went up. He was right! Once we made it to our room, it was pleasant with a great view of the canal. Our host was super accommodating and woke up early on a Sunday to let us drop our bags so we could enjoy the city luggage free. The location is only a short walk to central station making getting around by tram, metro and train quite easy. The bathroom is small and the room was no frills but everything was clean and worked.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

13 May 2024

Verified traveler

For one night is ok

The only one good thing to mention is only the location. The receptionist was not easy to find him. The room was dirty(bedsheet was broken and a bit wet, there are some food package still under the bed) the bathroom door was not able to close, the stairs was not easy to climb. If you have big luggage or travel with old people, not recommend this place to stay.

Business

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2024

Djibril

Melvin was great from the on set of my trip.
Understanding and customer focused service from him was much appreciated. He let me use his charger for my stay, very accommodating and honest.
It was a little warm in my room which was surprising. Great thing is the windows open nice and wide. Great mattress and pillows.

Thanks Melvin, appreciate you fully.

Cheap accommodation in the heart of central Amsterdam, it’s true to its rating ( ** ) but the service and location was far superior.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

30 Apr 2024

Keith

No heat

First night temp down to 45F. No onsite manager. Guy who lives next door handles. I told him that night too cold. Said others complained and he was working on it. Never any heat. Next day told me had to contact off site owner so he could remotely turn on heat. Guess never got in touch with or owner refused. Hotels.com refused a requested partial refund for that night because owner never responded.

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2024

David

If your looking for a place near the train station and small efficient rooms that have your own bathroom and shower this place will be fine

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

14 Mar 2024

Mercy

Didn’t stay @ the hotel. Terrible place to stay in. Not worth the price. The receptionist was pretty nice to show the room. No rooms on 1st floor. No elevator or lift. Not recommended to people with heart problems. With steep narrow stairs, dangerous to go up and down. Requesting for refund, pls. Suggestions: pls indicate upon reservation, if no lift or elevator at the hotels. Thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2024

David

Thank you for your hospitality. I left the key outside your office door on the wooden shelving.

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2024

John de

Small apartment. Street noise on Saturday night. Otherwise it is quiet. Close to Amsterdam Centraal which makes for an easy connection to Schiphol airport.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2024

Emma

I stayed this weekend with my Mrs and we had a fabulous time the guy on the reception was really nice so kind. Room was ideal for us clean and had a big to with sports channels. Shower was good, room wasn’t very big but it was perfect if there is 2 of you. We’d defiantly stay again and will be later on in the year

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Jan 2024

Verified traveler

Terrible Service

The room was extremely cold both nights of our stay. When we contacted the manager of the hotel for some additional assistance with heating for our stay. He told us he would provide a heater but it was never give to us during the stay. Both of the nights were extremely cold and we had no heat.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2024

BLAISE

TV doesn’t work
Bathroom very small
No elevator
Building very thin …

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2023

Martin

Great stay

Very good service, and very accommodating. Excellent arra

Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Dec 2023

Verified traveler

Worst experience ever!

No towels were provided and no extra toilet paper. When we entered the unit there was only half a roll of toilet paper there. The Host/owner stays outside of the property and left a phone # to contact him. When we required towels/toilet paper no answer. The washroom was tiny and horrible, sink is inside the shower and there is no standing space. Feels cloister phobic. The day we checked out we contacted host since he was not at property, he arrived and said you could have just left the key on the door why did you call me, when he didn’t even give us instructions in the first place. Usually all hotels I’ve stayed at you check out with an agent or front desk. He also did not acknowledge the fact that nothing was provided. Definitely not worth what we paid!! There was nothing good about this hotel except the view from the window! Worst experience ever!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2023

Jason

Close to the train station. Hotel was on a street great for strolling. Quiet, for the most part.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

16 Nov 2023

Fred

The place was dirty, dangerous and stank of tobacco.The rear room was small

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

08 Nov 2023

Brian

This is a backpackers hotel. No usable sink. Tiny sink in the shower with no mirror. Linen was questionable. Good location near Central Station but disappointing. Video/TV did not work. One old towel provided. Loud when guests flushed toilet.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

22 Oct 2023

Brian

Terrible. The smoke smell was overwhelming, the comforter felt grimy. There was no toilet paper and we were kept up by what sounded like rats in the walls which is likely due to the presence of a large rat's nest outside the window that opened to the walls of 3 other buildings. We left after the first night and ate the cost. You could not pay me to stay here again.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2023

Julián

Good location

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Oct 2023

YUK-LEUNG

Small hotel with nice view. No reception, need to email or call to get what you want. But their response is fast.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2023

Verified traveler

Nice place to stay, beds were comfy and has a nice view of the canal. Good location, near the train station and within walking distance of all the attractions.

Only issue was the small bathroom.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2023

Patricia

Good price, good location

Room was very spacious and with lots of natural lighting. Bathroom had a bit of a bad smell (normal in old sewer systems).
Location was great, 3 blocks from train station and 1 block from shopping area.
Only drawback are the stairs they are very narrow and steep - very hard to maneuver your luggage

Self

4/10

Poor

22 Sep 2023

Monika

Not worth the price

The room was very small and basic, with windows facing a blank wall. The bathroom was cramped and mouldy, with water dripped through the ceiling and the light fittings. The owner helped us carry the luggage upstairs - we would have struggled otherwise as the stairs are extremely steep.
The only good thing about the hotel is a good location.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Aug 2023

shelley

The check in process was a little weird….had to ring the bell and wait for the guy next door to come out and let us in. He seemed to be asleep both times. The room was very hot with no AC and the windows could hardly be cracked - they were old heavy wood windows with nothing to hold them up with. There were also no blinds or curtains on the canal facing windows so we felt like everyone walking by on the street could see us laying in bed…..

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2023

Andreas

Good location

Was ok and would use again, very basic but had everything I needed. Good location.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

10 Aug 2023

Nazmoon

The room was very basic, bathroom to small, no showers door. The location had a great view of the canal, close to the train station, shopping, restaurants and walkable.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2023

Frances

Perfect for a weekend stay.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2023

Jorge Paul

It was near to centraal station and the shopping area.

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2023

Zaw Win

Good location.
no staff/ difficult to contact with staff

2/10

Poor

18 Jul 2023

Elliot

This is a bedsit NOT a hotel!

This must be the grottiest 'hotel' in Amsterdam. We had two rooms - second and top floor - the top floor stunk of cigarette smoke ingrained in everything (I suspect a smoker lives in this room when the hotel isn't booked as opening the window for 2 days did nothing!). The bed is U shaped and so uncomfortable - it should have been changed many years ago.

The room has mosquitos squashed all over the walls, grubby hand marks on white walls, and nothing had been cleaned properly. The shower consists of a shower with hand basin (cold tap only), a loo that you need to be a contortionist to sit on. The place needs a very very deep clean.

On the Sat night there was a rave in one of the neighbouring properties which started after midnight and finished at 7am, you could hear was the base thumping and people shouting all night.

The only redeeming feature of this place is the location - and even that was ruined by the rubbish dumped in front and a dozen seagulls squawking all morning following the all night rave!

This is not a hotel, but 6 bedsit rooms that they've converted on the cheap to include a shower. It reminded me of backpacking through SE Asia 25 years ago, apart from the price - this was not a cheap couple of nights GBP1,000 for 2 rooms - I regret choosing this place and either should have spent more, or stayed at the Ibis, or moved further out of the centre.

Be warned.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2023

Peter

Everything was awesome
And close to Everything

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2023

Montse

The pictures don’t do justice to the actual rooms. I stayed two nights with my husb and MIL in a triple room, and it was way more spacious than I thought it would be. The stairs can be complicated for anyone with restricted mobility but other than that it’s totally fine. Location is GREAT, our room was clean and the king size bed was very comfortable. Little noisy in the morning due to neighbors yelling. We arrived later than expected and the host waited for us to check us in (let him know your arrival time beforehand) he was very friendly and helpful. Would book again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2023

James

This hotel is really basic. A room, a window that opens, a really basic bathroom, a television and that is it really. Limited window for check in as well. But at that point, wow, the staff here was so helpful and friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2023

Domina

Awesome location, great host (he let us leave our bags at the property after the check out). It was clean, the bathroom was a little small and the stairs are steep but its great value for the money.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2023

Mary

Beautiful area opposite the canal on Singel street, and easy to walk to from the central train station. The staff member who greeted us at reception, Melvin, was very helpful and did his best to make us comfortable, but… The room #5 (and there are only 5) was up three flights of very narrow curved staircases which were difficult to navigate with suitcases. It was a tiny room with a slanted ceiling, as it was the attic, and would not be suitable for anyone tall. There were no bedside tables, a tiny bathroom with a tiny corner sink which was right in the shower, no cupboard or hangars and only 4 hooks on an over the door-type attachment. Very bare bones accommodation, not good value.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2023

Sally

The hotel had only its name printed on a wooden door- it was a bit hard to find. We were on the third floor and had to use a tight semi spiral staircase with very narrow steps. The window looked out at a brick wall and someone had used the windowsill as an ashtray. The bed was comfortable. It was a very bare bones room.

Partner

4/10

Poor

21 May 2023

Christopher

i completely agree with the april 15th review.

If you have no expectations you will be fine !

I spent 3 days in largest room overlooking the canal, but everyday I walked through a mini construction site, painting, plastering etc.

They apparently installed mini towel hooks on bathroom door while I was out one day. I had to ask for hand towels but they did not provide facecloths....

There was an odour of 'POT' on my linens and comforter that kept me awake.

I think the listing should not be rated under Hotel, but maybe under a lesser Heading.

i submitted this review and never got a reply from you or an acknowledgement.....!

i have taken to searching for the review online in your site AND now notice that my review AND the review i referenced in my review who had a similar experience........ARE NOT listed! this is alarming to me!

Please reply promptly to these comments.....ps I am not a Robot ! I AM a human and a regular user!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2023

David

If your looking for a basic place with your own bathroom and shower and a small bedroom this is the place and it’s only 5 minutes from Central Station. If your looking for full service daily housekeeping and restaurant this is not your place! It’s Amsterdam and if you been here before everything you need is basic necessities vs a resort hotel! Recommended to those that are experienced with Amsterdam hotels

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2023

Tracie

Overpriced

My expectations were not high, given the rating and other reviews, but I would not stay here again. It was more like a distant relative's spare bedroom, not a hotel or even a hostel. The room was small, with no furnishings other than the bed which was fairly comfortable, tv, tiny table with a coffee maker, luggage rack, and hooks on the back of the door for coats. Bathroom was in better condition than I expected, but water from the shower pooled behind the toilet and did not drain, sink was barely large enough to spit in, no rug/towel to dry your feet on, and nowhere to hang your towel while showering, towels smelled like mildew - gross; there was a hair dryer which was unexpected. The worst part was the marijuana smell coming from other rooms, despite the listing being 'no smoking'. Opened the window, to get fresh air, but it wouldn't stay in place, wind kept blowing all the way open and it was too cold/wet to leave, blinds were broken. Stairs are incredibly steep and would be difficult to maneuver with suitcases; I worried about exiting if there was a fire. Relatively clean, but the walls need washing and it's time to update the pillows, bedding, and towels - add a bedside table and rug while you're at it. Location was good, not great. Price should have been much lower for what we got - even in Amsterdam.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Apr 2023

Pat

Melvin helped with bags!

Steep steps,ask for room 1.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2023

Nelson

Well, this hotel is more a hostal, is very small, don't have a reception, just a key to open the door of the hotel and a key to open the room. Very important to know, if you have problems whit small places this is not for you, if you have problems with stairs this is not for you, the stairs are very small and very difficult to climb. Is in a very nice place and centric location.

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2023

Vincent

Perfect location.
Not enough towels. No mirror in the bathroom to shave. TV wouldn't turn on.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

23 Nov 2022

Alex

There was no heat available!! The person running it told us that the owner didn’t believe it was cold enough yet to turn the heat on and that he, Melvin, had so control over the heat.
It was -1C!! We could see our breath in the room! It was FREEZING!!
No hot water tap at the sink as well!
It his named Hotel Canal View, our view was an enclosed space about 3x2 metres.
We found another hotel and left!
We would like a refund!!!

Leisure Partner