Max Brown Htl Canal District, part of Sircle Colle

Netherlands , Amsterdam and vicinity
AMSTERDAM, Herengracht 13-19, 13-19
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Victoria

Excellent funky hotel with the option of foregoing a room, clean and instead of free drink! Loved this and the sitting area

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Alexa

Staff was so nice; room was clean. Loved it!! Huge shoutout to Paul for giving us recommendations & helping us with our suitcases :) Will definitely stay here again!

6/10

Pleasant

08 Feb 2026

Kathryn

Staff were friendly and helpful.
Room had no fridge so I had to go downstairs every morning for fresh milk for tea. It was actually quite noisy and we were woken 2 out of 3 mornings.
It lacked atmosphere and felt more like a 3 star than a 4 but the room was clean and comfortable and the location was good.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Payton

The staff were truly one of the best parts of the hotel, each staff member was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and so kind! The hotel is in a great location and super cozy with amazing drinks!! Highly recommended!! Thank you again!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2026

Patricia

NIce location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Isobel

Clean room, great location, and incredible staff. Super informative and very helpful - would recommend this hotel to anyone. A short walk from Amsterdam Central Station and tourist spots so ideal place to stay.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

05 Jan 2026

Laura

The location is great, but not sure it was worth all the noise. I heard people above me, people on the streets, the hotel staff cleaning… everything.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Gavin

Room was perfect, myself and my Dog Amber was well received and looked after. The little things like a hand written welcome note, a compliment drink of your choice etc made it all that better. I only wish I could of stayed longer, thank you

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2025

David

Very pleasant, helpful staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2025

Lyndsey Lee

Highly recommend this property. Great location, especially if you need to be close to the main train station. A great quirky vibe, enhanced by our canal-facing rooms.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

John

We got a medium room, and it was comfortable although small by USA standards. It was clean and the staff was wonderful. We got the hotel breakfast 2 of our 3 days and it was very good, and a better value compared to what we found walking around the city. The hotel is close to the train station and canal tour organizations. It is along walk to museums, but an easy tram ride. Trams 2 & 12 go north and south along the tourist areas.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Canace

The staff were so genuinely helpful and kind. I felt immediately warmly welcomed and considered. The room was ideal for our layover, 15/20 mins from the airport and walkable to everything! Canal facing made it extra special.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Matthew

Very clean, quiet neighborhood only 10min walk to train and red light. Yeah it in a traditional Amsterdam house so the steps are a bit steep but that’s character.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Meghan

Great place to stay. Close to all the main streets while still feeling quiet. Staff were friendly and helpful. Stairs up to our room were quite steep although I think that is quite common in the Netherlands.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Sean

Great location! Friendly staff!

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

SANDRA

The rooms are quirky and have all the essentials for an amazing stayThey are very clean & spotless.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Ryan

The staff were really friendly and courteous

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Sharon

Lovely hotel, friendly and helpful staff, Central location yet in a quiet canal street. Highly recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Gabriela

I arrived to Amsterdam fairly early and was greeted by amazing staff. My friend and I were offered free coffees of our choice. We got a text before check in when our room was ready. The staff also provided great recommendations and were very welcoming to their beautiful city

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2025

maria

Staff was very nice,hotel was quite and clean.For people who have bad knees let them know so that they will not give you a room that has too much steps.I booked a medium room which is enough for me and my husband.The hotel is a walking distance to Amsterdam Centraal and accesible to shops,food and drinks at night.Will definitely come back.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2025

Nancy

The Max Brown hotel was conveniently located. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The rooms were small but adequate. My room had a window but it opened into an alley where the laundry room was located so it was an early wake up call.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2025

Panna

Staff amazing!!

Business

4/10

Poor

05 Nov 2025

DERMOT

Staff were very helpful and friendly. Beds and pillows comfortable. Bathroom sink so tiny and without a Plug making shaving very difficult. Radiators so noisy as to be unusable when asleep. This hotel was all form with little substance and poor attention to detail and low standards of cleanliness and maintenance. Breakfast very low standard.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Nov 2025

Sara

I wanted to love the room but it had no window to the outside and was right next to the stairs and people were slamming the door / running up and down the stairs. Location and staff were great but the particular room I had was not ideal for me. I would have liked to know about the lack of window. For the price, wasn’t worth it.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Kyle

It was an excellent stay. Would stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2025

Peter

Two things I don’t like about this hotel are: 1) there’s no elevator; 2) the toilet is tiny and is not located inside the room.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Hollie

All s o

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

Helene

Great staff, small room was a bit too tiny, compact bathroom. Nice breakfast and cool lobby. Great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Malayna

We had the absolute best stay with Max Brown! The staff was extremely welcoming and fun to chat with. The bar, coffee, and snacks were wonderful. The whole experience felt perfectly curated, charming, and unique. We thoroughly enjoyed their food and activity recommendations. They booked a canal tour for us with unlimited wine and cheese. They even provided a vibey Spotify playlist that we enjoyed while hanging out in our room. 10/10 we will stay here again! Thank you Max Brown Hotel for an unforgettable and special experience!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Paul

The location is unbeatable - right on the most beautiful canal in the city. Close to many restaurants and shops, and a very manageable walk to the museum district. The staff are very helpful!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Lois

Clean property. Lovely canal room

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2025

Marc

L’ensemble concernant cet emplacement a été excellent principalement le personnel de l’établissement.
Cependant les chambres sont minuscules et offrent peu de fonctionnalités.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2025

Gary James

Cons - there are no lifts, and the stairs are steep, but the staff offered to help carry my case.
Pro's - it's a quiet and lovely location, but close to multiple small restaurants. An easy 40 minute walk to most places I wanted to visit like the Rijksmuseum.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Man Hon Eric

Good location

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Shaun

Nice hotel

Great little hotel in a good location, loved the basketball hoops in the room. Breakfast wasn’t the greatest (run out of loads of things including juice and only bread and tomatoes for a vegan) We would definitely stay there again, but wouldn’t have use breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

Great location, nice rooms!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2025

Timothy

It’s a good place to stay

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Akash Harry

I stayed here recently and found the location to be very convenient close to everything I needed. The room itself was quite small, but since I didn’t spend much time in it, it wasn’t a big issue. What really made up for it was how safe I felt during my stay and how genuinely friendly and welcoming the staff were. Overall, a good choice if you’re looking for a well-located, comfortable place with great service.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Aug 2025

Chris

The best part of Max Brown in the Canal District was the bed — very comfortable — and the beautiful views of the canals. Unfortunately, almost everything else was disappointing. The building is all steep, narrow stairs, so if you have any bags (or mobility concerns), you’ll need serious help. It’s definitely not handicap-friendly or suited for anyone with physical limitations.

We had issues at check-in after extending our stay and accidentally booking the other Max Brown for one night. I took responsibility for the mistake, but the front desk staff member was insulting and unhelpful. The location is also far less convenient than advertised — not close to much of anything.

Our room was by the entrance, and the smell of cigarette smoke from staff hanging outside regularly drifted in. This could have been a lovely stay, but as a frequent traveler to Amsterdam, I won’t be returning.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2025

Anne

Quiet area very nice looking hotel and clean and quirky. My friend fell out of the bed because the mattress did not fit the base. Room 003.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Steve

Great location, staff very helpful and attentive but having only one person on the desk meant that checkin was a little slow.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Michael

Amazing location. Rooms has odd layout but workable.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2025

Shirley

Amsterdam Max Brown Stay

It was fine. I liked the location and the helpfulness of the staff,

I didn’t like that the room was dark and had a tiny window - it was suffocating! I noise made from people at the bar - so loud.

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Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Katie

Beautiful view and a great location

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Sophia

Clean beautiful room and nice staff

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

amy

The property felt cozy and like a respite after a morning of travel. The front desk staff person welcomed us with a complimentary drink and assisted with booking a boat tour with a small discount. The room was comfortable (two twin beds) with a view of the canal. I appreciated the housekeeping service who provided new towels and made the beds. The location was walkable to everything we planned to see, and easily navigable to Centraal Station for train or tram service.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Charis

Very charming rooms and the perfect location. Friendly staff and wonderful customer service!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Elizabeth

The hotel was perfect! The location, the rooms, the breakfast, the staff. It is located just 10mins from the Centraal station, so close to everything like canals, shops, restaurants. I loved the decor and the room was beautiful and comfortable, they did so well for a small space. The breakfast was perfect, boiled eggs, toast, croissants, fruit, yogurt, endless coffee 😊 the staff were so friendly too. I would highly recommend to everyone.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Brooke

The staff for amazing! Emily, Deanna, and Will were so helpful and gave us a lot of wonderful information and advice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Annabel

Fab

Fantastic position and a charming friendly hotel....the staff were a delight and so helpful.....highly recommended

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

John

We had a great experience. Oka, Diana and Will were wonderful. ❤️⚘️

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

New favorite hotel

Lovely boutique hotel on the Herengracht, out of the way of the mass of tourists. Walkable to absolutely everywhere. Hotel was quiet, clean, and pleasant with friendly staff. Fun decor and vibe. Air conditioning was a huge plus. We loved the deluxe room in the attic - had plenty of space and a gorgeous view of the canals. New favorite hotel!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Thao

Friendly and helpful staffs. The location is perfect for exploring Amsterdam.
5 min walk to central station. Highly recommend this hotel

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

Karla

Spent 10 days there and it was honestly such a calm and relaxing stay. All staff were wonderful and took the time out to decorate the room for my birthday and added a few goodies. Very sweet!
I just now realize I never actually got to see the garden or terrace! Bummer!Had I known which way to climb, I'd have spent some nights out with my hot chocolate! Lol. Next time!
The staff were attentive, friendly and knowledgeable of places around the area, im sure i snnoyed them with questions and suggestions, but yhry were dsoo helpful and sleays with positive energy! Will definitely be back.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Phillippa

Second time of staying at this property and just as pleasant as I remembered. There is a very pleasant and relaxed atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff at reception. The room I was allocated was immaculately clean and very comfortable with a nice ensuite equipped with a very efficient shower. Stairs are steep in the property but there is fair warning of that in the hotel details. The buffet style breakfast was fresh and with a good choice of items.

The hotel is convenient for Centraal Station, only five minutes walk away and very easy to find. Surrounding streets were very littered which detracted from the pleasantness of the general neighbourhood but that is hardly the hotel's problem. It is also very convenient for visiting many of Amsterdam's attractions and only a short distance from shops and restaurants.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Edward de

Lovely hotel and wonderful staff.
Really enjoyed the design of the hotel and rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Nicole

Great location for exploring Amsterdam. Clean rooms/common areas. Friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Xavier

Small room but clean and well maintained. Perfect for a few days. Friendly staff. Not the best for light sleepers (some noise can be heard from outside and from other rooms).

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2025

Ashley

Great location

Clean hotel. Nice and welcoming staff. Great location! Provided pack and play for my baby to sleep. Knocked a star off because there wasn’t an outlet for my curling iron by the mirror so I couldn’t do my hair.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

S Paul

Excellent location along a beautiful canal. Hotel is small and personal.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Susan

Great location. Cute property. Friendly staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2025

Charles

Best thing was the staff! Very welcoming.

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Susan

Even better than ever and considerate & knowledgable staff who know their city & appreciate single travellers needs. Great idea email when room ready to occupy.

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2025

alejandra

The location of the hotel in the heart of Amsterdam’s Canal District is truly fantastic. It felt safe, quiet, and incredibly convenient everything was within walking distance, which made exploring the city a pleasure.

However, there were a few concerns that impacted the overall experience. The curtain covering the door in our room was broken, making it difficult to fully close and maintain privacy. The walls were also very thin it often sounded like people upstairs were coming through our door, and unfortunately, we could hear intimate noises from the room above while staying with young children, which made things quite uncomfortable.

Another issue was the bathroom window. The blinds didn’t offer proper coverage, and with a window directly across from ours, it created a privacy concern. We had to improvise a solution using a record player our son had purchased just to block the view.

While the central location is a major highlight, the room felt quite outdated and the furniture was stained, which didn’t match the premium price point.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Jodie

The staff were so accomodating and friendly. It's in the most lovely area and 10min walk to the train station.

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2025

Lisa

The staff were very friendly and helpful and the location was fabulous. The hotel had a very cool vibe. Our room had magnificent views.
What could have been even better if the room had had a full length mirror and if the bathroom fan had been working. Small but significant points, easily fixed.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Anna

Amazing staff, property

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Marla

I enjoyed the stay. After sight seeing and museum trips, staying at the to return to the hotel at night to a pleasant and comfortable

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2025

Mark

Not great bedroom

Great location but room was pretty tatty and uncomfortable

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2025

Matt

Great visit. Was not prepared for the four flights of stairs to get to the room. But great location

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Brian

Close to Amsterdam Central Station, on the Canal, great service, cool vibe.

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2025

Nicola

Beautiful hotel, perfect location. Very clean! The only thing I would say is the shower water pressure is awful! If you have long hair you may as well stand out in the rain! Also, there was a constant smell of cigarettes throughout the night.. very strange! But apart from that it’s a lovely little hotel with a very entertaining staircase!!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2025

Tyler

Very nice place. Clean and very walkable.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2025

Nathan

The hotel was nice, classic Amsterdam hotels will small bar/check in area and rooms spread around.

Great location, in the nicer part if town as well.

I didnt like that our rooms were accessed via a separate front door e.g. didnt go through the lobby/bar to access them. You had use your key at another front door on the street and access your room from there. The problem was some customers didnt shut that door, meaning anyone could, in theory get inside - i wasnt a fan of this bit!

The room itself was nice, comfy bed and small bath room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2025

Deborah

Little Gem

Really nice room, central and a warm welcome. Would definitely return

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Ryan

Sixth time staying at max brown canal district
Can’t fault it I arrived later than expected due to flight issues arrived around 22:30 was greeted at reception by the male reception staff didn’t catch his name but he was Chelsea fan, I could see I needed a drink so gave me the usual welcome drink then got me booked in then shown me to my room which was 405 which was my first time staying outside rooms back out the reception. Can’t fault the room radiator was on to warm the room Ready for my arrival which was appreciated. Room was clean not too small tv shower kettle. Only issue was someone kept leaving the front door open which could be something to keep watch to keep any unwanted guests from just walking in. Will be back later this year for my 7th stay. You won’t be disappointed booking max brown.
See you soon Ryan Manchester

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2025

Stephen

Lovely, trendy bijou hotel

Lovely, trendy bijou hotel. Pretty, quite location but with good access to city and Eurostar.
The rooms are very small but cute.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2025

Nafonwyck

My family and I had a lovely stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2025

Ana

The staff was caring and super nice. The room was spacious and immaculate. The area around the hotel is also safe. We had a wonderful time.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2025

Jennifer

5 star review

We had an amazing stay at Max Brown in Amsterdam! From the moment we arrived, the experience was seamless—our room was ready just after lunch, which is a rarity for a city hotel. We were warmly welcomed with a drink on arrival, setting the tone for a relaxed and enjoyable stay.

The staff were all young, incredibly friendly, and genuinely eager to offer advice and recommendations, which made exploring Amsterdam even better. We booked a small canal view room, but to our surprise, it was anything but small—it was the most spacious room I’ve ever had in Amsterdam. The view, overlooking the intersection of two canals, was everything you imagine about a hotel room view in Amsterdam.

The entire hotel was spotless, and the attention to detail was evident throughout. Everything about our stay exceeded expectations, and we’ll definitely be returning. Highly recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2025

Nicolette

Great stay!

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jan 2025

Pranav

Lot of dust in our hotel room. We were constantly coughing and wheezing the whole time.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Just great !

Stayed at this specific Max Brown Hotel a few times now and can say that the atmosphere , location, staff, cleanliness, breakfast - the check-in, all excellent. I stayed 4 nights this time and loved it.

Due to the style of the property (beautiful Heritage building with lots of steep stairs) good to remember when packing to either book a ground floor , pack light or ask for help with bags.

Staff were excellent with a really positive vibe and an open, helpful outlook.

What I really appreciated is the hotel is clean & well maintained. It’s an older building but despite this there seems to be significant attention paid to keeping things in order.

I will stay here again.

Business

2/10

Poor

14 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Terrible and Expensive

It was carzy expensive, we got the canal view room, and the windows were so full of condensation and black mold, we couldn't see, or want to look out of them. Toilet was minuscule even by European standards, when I want to spit out my toothpaste it landed on the floor because the sink was so tiny!
I could go on, but I'm telling you to please spend your $$€€ somewhere else.
Two thumbs WAY down!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2025

Basudha

Loved the location, service and people at the front desk.. would highly recommend it!!!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

10 Jan 2025

Alejandro

El cuarto muy pequeño, la cama con un hoyo en el medio, no tiene elevador y las escaleras muy peligrosas.
No lo recomiendo para nada este Hotel.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2024

Jennifer

Phenomenal Staff, Great Location

Charming hotel right on a canal. Staff is excellent, went above and beyond. Location is great for the city. The only negative: there are no elevators and if you are up a flight or two, you will be going up very narrow stairs. Other than that: nice to stay in a hotel with character and charm.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2024

Gary

Brilliant will definitely be staying again

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2024

emily

The hotel is so cozy !! We booked a small room and it was the perfect size for 2 of us.
The staff where great and friendly!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

It was fine but wouldn't stay again because the walls are really thin and you can hear the conversations next door.

Positives:
10 min walk to centraal station
friendly reception team
they clean your room during your stay

Negatives:
You can hear everything going on in the room next door so it's not a great night sleep. You could bring your ear plugs I guess and that might make it bettter

Business

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2024

Sydney

AMAZING property and staff!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2024

Kyle

Loved it!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2024

Crystal

This is a charming hotel in a historic building. The staff is nice. The location is central to everything. Overall a good experience.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Nov 2024

Carlos

The check in being a little more open would be good

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2024

Sophy

The hotel is very small, but very cozy. Our room was in the building next door, so we had to go outside to go to our room, just good to know for other customers. The staff was amazing, always friendly and accommodating. We arrived in Amsterdam hours before our check in time, and we were able to drop off our luggage at the hotel to explore the city. Then our rooms were ready early and we were able to check in early with no issues.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2024

Mehran

Great property and friendly staff. The location is perfect for dining and drinking. The only issue is the noise from the street if you have a canal facing room and there is nothing that the hotel can do about it.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2024

Olivia

Lovely canal view and very nice, homie place

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2024

Claire

The hotel was lovely and a great location.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2024

Karen

I loved the quirkiness of the hotel, very stylish & comfortable and the perfect place to stay for a few days break.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2024

Dan

Really loved my stay here. Convenient location walkable from Centraal Station (and was able to store my bag there after check out and keep it there until right before my departing train). Staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly. Had a room with a lovely canal view.

Self