Hotel Amstelzicht - Amsterdam

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Group

stayed in May 2008

I booked a quad which was in acutality a 1 bedroom apartment converted into a hotel room. They had a double bed in the bedroom and then another one in the living room. There was a small kitchenette as well. The "apartment" was not connected to the hotel. You had to use you key to open up a door that led into an alleyway and then open the door to the building and then one last lock into your room. Because we didn't actually stay in the real hotel I couldn't tell you much about it's interior. The interior of the "apartment" was very sparse and basic. The hotel is in a great location though...unless you are driving to amsterdam then there is no parking near the hotel. We were told that we could park in the parking garage for 70 euros a day or we could have a company pick up the car and park it for 30 euros a day. All in all it wasn't a bad place to stay considering the price. So if you are looking for a inexpensive place right in the heart of amsterdam this is it. If you are looking for something alittle more elegant, like a 2 star hotel, perhaps you should pay a little more and look elsewhere.

Guest name: JC, Germany

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Apr 2008

Problem : it was a double bed made of two "amtelas", not really easy to sleep in... non-smoking bedroom :(

Guest name: DP, France

Average rating:  4.1

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Mar 2008

The bedroom of the hotel was pretty gross. The matress was too soft and the blanket had noticeable, sizeable stains on the outside and inside of it. The carpets were also heavily stained. The room was quiet and the bathroom appeared to be newer and clean, which didn't really fit. Also, we stayed for 2 nights and the first night had wine, coffee, and a stocked mini bar, and for some reason the second night, they had come in and removed everything, and had also just taken our dirty towels and did not replace them. The towels were also kind of old and scratchy. Overall, the location of this hotel is wonderful, and the staff was friendly, but I probably would look for another hotel if I go back because I didn't feel very comfortable in the room. If you just need a place to sleep and don't plan to spend much time there, it might be a fine choice, but don't expect much.

Guest name: KW, USA

Average rating:  6.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jan 2008

Good hotel in the centre of Amsterdam. Only minutes walk fron main attractions. Overall a great time. Would visit this hotel again.

Guest name: JH, United Kingdom

Average rating:  2.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Dec 2007

Out of around 12 hotel stays in Europe this was the only one that disappointed us comparing to what we thought we were getting. Admittedly it was very inexpensive but it was still not good enough for what we were led to believe. Very disappointing. We moved hotels for the remainder of the stay.

Guest name: AM, Australia

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Dec 2007

The hotel was generally good. We reserved a quadruple room. It was spacious and very clean. And with a little kitchen. The only problem is that it was outside the hotel, and we were a little afraid at first. But, we have not any problem, really. The street is a little noisy, because there are clubs and discotheques, but not dangerous. The worst: the stairs.

Guest name: MT, Spain

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Nov 2007

A really warm welcome, very helpfull with luggage, maps, places to see. Room cleaned daily with tea/coffee topped up readily and extra provided on request. Nice area, quiet view over river and boats. Three Sisters pub round corner on Rembrandt square excellent, food and drink. Smokeys club and coffee bar really handy.

Guest name: Jakki Ball, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Group

stayed in Nov 2007

We had a girls weekend to Amsterdam to do some shopping.The hotel was in perfect walking distance from everything, shopping, Red Light District, Central station.... The room was big and clean. Ther were some noise from the back yard, but my guess is that it would have been worse had we had a room facing the street. Polite and serviceminded staff. Definately a hotel to recomend. We will be back :-)

Guest name: TP, Norway

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2007

good-enough location, size and cleanliness of rooms was great! about a twenty minute walk from the train station...

Guest name: ER, USA

Average rating:  2.4

Guest type: Group

stayed in Oct 2007

Chambre triple : vétuste, avec pour troisième lit un canapé dépliant : matelas de 5cm.(même pas!!)Grosses moisissures sur les murs du couloir menant à la chambre, avec mauvaises odeurs!!!Chambre donnant sur arrière cour de restaurant(rez-de-chaussée)avec beaucoup de passage,plus vide ordure pour bouteilles!!!

Guest name: KR, France

Average rating:  7.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

The carpet needs to be replaced. We had a room with a wiew and that was excelent. Size was Ok compered to our friends room in an other hotell.. Right in the city and not to much noice. Do not expect to much of hotells in amsterdam city....

Guest name: ES, Norway

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

This was a great hotel. Perfect central location to everything. We had a canal view (with a very nice view) and my only complaint was that even with windows shut it was very noisy at night. I am a very light sleeper and the first night I barely slept at all. There are bars/coffee shops near by so there were people walking by noisely on the streets all night long (even up to 6am). I just bought some ear plugs and I didnt have a problem the other nights. I would highly recommend the hotel.

Guest name: SG, USA

Average rating:  7.3

Guest type: Group

stayed in Sep 2007

A hotel in a very convenient location, within walking distance to almost all sight-seeing places, with 24 hours free internet access. Though there are no lifts and the stairs are steep, staffs are happy to help with the luggage.

Guest name: AL, Hong Kong

Average rating:  2.8

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Aug 2007

Very noisy place due to 1- the circulation of cars in the street (especially delivery small trucks in the morning) 2- presence of a bar/night club below the apartment (music at very high level on sunday night). Attentioned employees but very low service level : no cleaning service during the stay except for the dustbin. they forgot to change towels during the stay, i had to ask for it. Not enough glasses and forks. The apartement has been refreshed by painting the walls (badly)that's all. Furnitures are not very clean. Uncomfortable sofa bed covered with dirty cushions. Dish washer and TV sets were old. It is spacy and very conveniently located that is the only interest of this apartment.

Guest name: DP, France

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Group

stayed in Aug 2007

Un buon albergo con camere abbastanza spaziose e soprattutto in ottima posizione, si raggiungono le mete principali della città tranquillamente a piedi dall'albergo.

Guest name: Filippo Casini, Italy

Average rating:  2.2

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Aug 2007

I STAYED TWO DAYS IN AMSTERDAM. NO ONE IN HOTEL AMSTELZICHT BECAUSE THE WATER CLOSE AND THE SHOWER WAS DAMAGE. THEY SAID ME TO FIX UP NEXT DAY AND OF COURSE I COULDN´T TO STAY THERE UNDER CONDITIONS. SO WE STAYED IN OTHER ONE HOTEL. BY THE WAY WHEN CHECK IN HOTEL AMSTELZICHT THEY CHARGED TWO DAYS ON MY CREDIT CARD AND THEY REFUND ME ONLY ONE. I FEEL SWINDLE.

Guest name: FAUSTO GALLEGOS MARTINEZ, Venezuela

Average rating:  2.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2007

I don't know how this place has been getting good ratings. I based my desicion to stay here based on Venere reviews...the sheets were dirty (full of hairs), bathroom stunk, carpeting full of stains, and was noisy as hell. There is no lift, and we were on the very top floor--fine for a young couple like us, but I don't know how some would manage. Reception was unfriendly and unhelpful. Of course there was no breakfast, but that suited us fine as we prefer to explore the city for places to eat, yet value for price--very poor.

Guest name: Jennifer Pastore, Canada

Average rating:  5.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2007

The bed linen was not clean. Carpets were worn out and cleanliness in general was poor. The room looked scruffy overall. The view from the room was good, overlooking the canal.

Guest name: Murat Karamuftuoglu, Turkey

Average rating:  3.2

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Aug 2007

Assolutamente inaccettabile la sistemazione che abbiamo trovato (un ampio appartamento attiguo all'albergo, malandato e assai poco curato, polvere dappertutto e anche presenza di topolini)dopo aver prenotato "una suite in albergo a tre stelle". Unico punto di eccellenza: la zona in cui si trova l'albergo

Guest name: DA, Italy

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Group

stayed in Jul 2007

close to tram lines nice restaurants around lively rembrandplein is at two steps from hotel

Guest name: Ramkumar Sambasivan, France

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jul 2007

When I began research on this hotel the price was 79 Euro/night. I stupidly put off the decision to book until I had to pay 159 Euro/Night for a canal view. We are still glad we went. It was the most spacious room we had in a total of 4 rooms in Amsterdam. The view of the canal was so beautiful we spent one night just gazing at it. It was close to all the action, a wonderful location, with several restaurants off the Rembrandtsplein. They provided someone to carry our luggage up the steep stairs (much appreciated!). We were only sad we did not book more nights here.

Guest name: Sherry Harris, USA

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Jul 2007

We stayed in a quad room for 3 nights. It was nice to have 2 separate bedrooms and the beds were comfortable. There was a mini kitchen area with stove and fridge but no utensils or pans to make it useful. It was a challenging climb to the 3rd floor with luggage. Overall the staff were very accommodating and the experience positive.

Guest name: Lawrence Gora, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jun 2007

This was a great hotel, our favorite one and we were in Europe for a month! Excellent staff, great accomidations and easy to find.

Guest name: Amber Strandberg, USA

Average rating:  3.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jun 2007

Too much expansive. For the same price i expect that everything is better.

Guest name: FP, Italy

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Apr 2007

Excellent location, easy transportation from the railway station, nice old building, nice staff. Mature couples may want to know that the staircases are incredibly steep in this building

Guest name: SG, Russia

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Mar 2007

The hotel is in a very beautifull and confortable ( lots of restaurant around )area. we have 2 daughters ( 9 and 6 ) and they were very pleased to have their room. Employees are very kind and friendly. ciao stefano

Guest name: Stefano Rossi, Italy

Average rating:  7.3

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Feb 2007

We received the canal view room which was great....but very loud as there is a pub next door and the patrons were full of life in the middle of the night. The hotel staff were very helpful and assisted us with reservations and taxis. We loved the location...close to walk everywhere. I am glad I picked this spot after viewing the other options on Venere...which we spotted while we were in Amsterdam. The stairs are unbelievable steep...it made for a very funny espisode getting the bag upstairs. No breakfast but free internet. would go back and recommend.

Guest name: MM, USA

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Feb 2007

you can visit the most important actraction of the city on foot. it is close to utrhechtstaadt where you can find a lot of restaurants very good in quality and price.

Guest name: EB, Italy

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Feb 2007

Cannot fault this hotel, room was big with canal view (only a balcony could make it better). You are left alone to enjoy your stay but the staff are welcoming and helpful if needed. Very clean and comfortable hotel, no breakfast but within walking distance for many coffee shops and bars. Excellent. Would definitely stay again. Thankyou!

Guest name: Paula Holmes, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Dec 2006

albergo buono e in ottima posizione (tutte le cose interessanti della città sono raggiungibili a piedi). Personale gentile. Ottima la vista dalle stanze che si affacciano sul canale (ad es. la 11) e bella l'atmosfera d'insieme. Difetti: Scale ripidissime e un po' pericolose. Non è possibile fare colazione in albergo. La tv satellitare non funziona. Le stanze che si affacciano su strada e canale sono un po' rumorose.

Guest name: GT, Italy

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Heterosexual couple

stayed in Dec 2006

Amsterdam is a smoke oriented city - both regular cigs and waccy baccy so be prepared for your clothes and hair to have the lingering smell of smoke. Hotel was lovely, well located and staff very helpful and knowledgeable. Low energy light bulbs and decor of rooms (retro 70s-not my personal taste)made room very dark (bed too soft also -how unreasonable i sound!)Would happily recommend this hotel and would stay there again except for the fact that our non-smoking room was surrounded by ones that had smokers staying in them and unfortunately due to the age of the building (mid 17th century) the smoke could be detected in our room. If you are a smoker this won't bother you.Stairs are VERY steep and narrow!

Guest name: CM, Ireland

Average rating:  7.3

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Nov 2006

très bon séjour,petit appart sympa pas le grand luxe mais très correct.

Guest name: GB, France

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Nov 2006

I would reccomend this hotel to anyone, we were very lucky and got upgraded to the top floor apartment. I would reccomend that you always ask for the canel view room.

Guest name: Chris Hall, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2006

Should state on website that private parking is not available. This is misleading. The stairs are so narrow that it is a risk hazzard. Overall, everything was good.

Guest name: Jose Garcia, USA

Average rating:  1.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Nov 2006

No lift, no breakfast, very stiff stairways. Very noise room (Attic canal view) but very small and no standard services (few and small towels, no soaps) and on top of all I was asked to pay right away at arrival...Incredible!I traveled the world for business and pleasure but this is the first time ever that has happened to me.

Guest name: ET, Italy

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Group

stayed in Nov 2006

VERY KIND AND NICE STAFF!!

Guest name: Raffaella Quadri, Switzerland

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2006

Excellent hotel which I fully recommend and would happily stay at again. I have rated this hotel with an 8 overall. They could have got those extra 2 points by being quicker with check in but that is the only fault. The building is in a great location for sightseeing, museums and restaurants. Close enough to walk to the Red Light District / Dam Square but not right in that area. We were slightly disappointed as we booked a Canal View Room through this site but then got a phone call 5 minutes later to say that was not available. A shame, but these things happen. Overall, excellent location, good service and nice clean rooms.

Guest name: Katherine Browning, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2006

Fantastic Hotel, the staff were amazing, great location, would stay there again and stongly recommend the canal view rooms...

Guest name: Fraser King, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Group

stayed in Aug 2006

For anyone requiring a central location for seeing Amsterdam, this is the place to stay. Anywhere worth visiting is in walking distance of the hotel, but tram and Metro stops are also very close for those are not so keen to walk. The hotel staff are extremely friendly and very helpful. The Hotel does seem to attract the younger clientele. For the drinkers, there is an Irish Bar 10 paces from the Hotel steps.

Guest name: TC, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jul 2006

Absolutely loved this place!! Brilliant location, lovely and heplful staff plus we were in my favourite room - number 12!! Only downside was the construction going on just outside our window (just unlucky really) and our toilet had bit of a water leak. Hey and watch out for ths stairs; believe me when I say they're steep - very funny!!

Guest name: Samara Duncalf, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Jun 2006

This was booked as a 4 person room 2 adults 2 teens. It would serve better as a 3 person room as the 4th was a roll away which when set up took up most of the other living quarters. This was actualy a 1 bedroom apartment down the street from the hotel. Worked good as a place to crash. Good location, and easy to get to trams, canal stops. clean , but at the price shouldnot be expected to clean the apartment upon checkout - found this a little anoying, but easy to do.

Guest name: Bruce Terrell, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Mar 2006

Excellent location. Steep stairs. Friendly staff.

Guest name: DE, USA

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2006

My wife and I had a great time in Amsterdam. The hotel has a great location to just about everything within the city. 5-10 min walk tops to almost every part of the city. Big bathroom, comfy bed, plenty of room for the 2 of us. Didnt have a canal view room but it would be a great view if you get one. Right on the Amstel canal, great area, Rembrandt plein not even 1 minute away walking distance. Overall a good stay. The stairs were very steep, so dont get stoned and try to go back to your room...like i did.

Guest name: Jason Clark, Germany

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2006

The staff at reception are incredibly polite, friendly and competent, and all seem to be fluent in about 100 languages. The rooms are small and fairly basic but more than adequate, with TV, mini-bar, bedside lamps, clock radio, writing desk & chair. There are no tea/coffee making facilities provided, but free tea and coffee is available in the lobby on the ground floor in the morning. At times the room was really cold but this seemed easily remedied - the entire hotel seems to be operated by a centralised heating system, which it is up to the reception staff to switch on or off, so they were able to turn it back on immediately after we complained of the cold (we are from Australia so not used to cold weather!) We were at a room at the back of the hotel, for an entire week, including a Friday and Saturday nights - the noise from a pub about 3 houses down was somewhat annoying but didn't prevent us from getting sleep. Free internet downstairs, although there is only 1 computer (but no-one ever seemed to be using it) which is old and slow, but when it's free you can't complain!

Guest name: NL, Australia

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2006

Very helpful staff, beautiful rooms, but lots of narrow stairs. But we loved it anyway. Great location, within walking distance of everything!

Guest name: Elizabeth Knegeris, USA

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2006

We stayed at this hotel for three nights. We were very satisfied with the cleanliness of the room, as well as the location of the hotel. As others have mentioned, the stairs are STEEP, so if you have difficulties negotiating stairways, you should not stay at this hotel. We found the staff to be very friendly and for the price we paid, we couldn't have asked for better. :)

Guest name: LM, Canada

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Feb 2006

Perfect. My girlfriend and I stayed in Amstelzicht for 4 nights and it was great experience. The hotel smells good. The employees are really warm, helpfull and welcoming. The rooms are quite big. Smoking pot in the room is forbidden but there is a coffeeshop right outside.. It s 10 minutes to the action (red light) but it s realy quite. All you need is walk to see all the famous places in Dam, the hotel is very central. I think we ll stay there again if we go to amsterdam again.

Guest name: Burak Ne Gerek Var, Turkey

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Dec 2005

We very much enjoyed staying at the Amstelzicht. This is an older building, so the rooms are by no means pristine, but you can't beat the price or the view. Our room was HUGE, and we'd made certain to reserve a canal-side room: we enjoyed uninterrupted water views from the comfort of our bed. The location is also ideal; there is an absolutely amazing restaurant two doors down and around the corner to the right, and the proximity to excellent (and comfortable) coffeeshops is also terrific. The staff is wonderful; although the Venere site claims that there is no concierge, the gentlemen were all most helpful. DO WATCH OUT, though for Amsterdam cab drivers, particularly ones waiting outside of Central Station. Make certain you agree upon a fare before accepting a ride, and get a receipt when you're finished!!

Guest name: Lindsay Marshall, USA

Average rating:  6.4

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jan 2006

Globalement possitif, même si la chambre(n°7) réservée était occupée par un couple, présent et en pleine action de calin (je tiens à nous excuser de cette intéruption involontaire, nous faisions confiance au maitre d'hôtel!!). Nous retournons à l'accueil pour informer le maitre des clés,qui nous donne les la clé de la chambre (n°1). Cette chambre est située sur le pallier et donne en effet sur le canal, mais l'odeur de tabac froid est fort désagréable ainsi que le bruit du trafic urbain. Nous devenons soucieux de la qualité de cette hôtel...puis 5 minutes après l'arrivé dans la chambre n°1 le téléphone sonne, La chambre n°3 nous est proposée, vue sur le canal, chambre spacieuse, lit extra large, salle de bain en marbre, mobilier très classique et vieux, télécommande H.S. Nous voilà enfin dans une bonne chambre. Détail important les chambres qui donnent sur le canal, donne aussi sur la rue très passante et donc bruyante, vue le traffic important sur cette petite rue. Amsterdam est une ville magnifique où tout semble possible et où il fait bon flaner.

Guest name: Eric MORICE, France

Average rating:  5.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jan 2006

....lasciando perdere il fatto, alquanto insolito, che mi si è staccata dal muro la televisione andando in 1000 pezzi l'hotel rispecchia abbastanza il tipo di categoria di alberghetti del centro di Amsterdam...

Guest name: MR, Italy