Hotel Terminus - Amsterdam

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Apr 2008

I made this trip to Amsterdam for one reason only - as a base from which to visit the Keukenhof Tulip Festival. I knew from previous vacations in Amsterdam where the hotel is situated and it fitted my plans exactly. Although it is on the edge of the often noisy and always touristy red-light area, my room at the back of the hotel was very quiet and I slept very well. The English-speaking staff were all friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was basic Dutch but more than adequate.

Guest name: JW, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jul 2007

Terminus Hotel is very central, a few steps and you are in the red district. The staff is amazingly nice, we had extra luggage after traveling for 26 day in Europe and they upgraded the room so we would have a suite in the first floor with no extra cost. The suite was actually 2 stories, AMAZING!

Guest name: Luis Carlos Treviño Licea, Mexico

Average rating:  7.3

Guest type: Group

stayed in May 2008

The Hotel is nice but it is a little bit difficult to get to the rooms especially if you have to carry your luggage, many stairs. To many rugs with dust and very closed spaces. Well located. Nice people who assit you.

Guest name: SUSANA HERMAN DE BAUTISTA, Venezuela

Average rating:  2.9

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in May 2008

We arrived at 11 in the morning to check in, and had to wait 20 minutes to check in. The clerk then told us the wrong way to our rooms. The elevator would always go to the 3rd floor, even if pressing the button for first floor. We waited 20 minutes for the repair man, who did not show in that time so we had to use the stair case with baby car! Afterwards we asked the clerk where we could get some authentic dutch food, and she recommended us the olde Holland or something. DO NOT GO THERE! Worst food ever. I could have cooked better, and I'm bad at it. what a bad recommendation that was... At night the room was quite cold and my wife was freezing. So I call the night manager and as for a blanket. Instead, he tells me to turn on the heating (which I already had and was not working). So he tells me he will bring an extra blanket which he doesn't. After several calls with him promising me to come right away and one hour passing I went downstairs myself and got the blanket from him. Location is nice, but three stars?!?! Oh, and they do offer WLAN, but it costs you around 15€ per day. And it's not even secure. What a joke. You could also use the Internet PCs in the lobby for 6€ per HOUR! You have the possibilty to book elsewhere, I warmly recommend to do so.

Guest name: EK, Germany

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Group

stayed in May 2008

TYhe Hotel was a little hard to find but once there it was better than the web site had indicated. We were very pleased. It was one of the nicer hotels we stayed at. There was a lift but quite a few stairs.

Guest name: RB, USA

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Apr 2008

Very nice and spacious room, with bath. Central station in minutes. Of course, late in the evenings it is easy to find "drunk people"... it is close to the red light. There are a lot of restaurants, bars and "coffee shops" around. Van Gogh museum is easy to reach by tram 21 in the Damrak street.

Guest name: AP, Spain

Average rating:  7.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Mar 2008

excellent location, very clean, comfortable bed.

Guest name: SP, Italy

Average rating:  4.8

Guest type: Group

stayed in Mar 2008

I have stayed at this hotel about 4 times now. This stay was the poorest as previously it has been average to excellent (depending on room and staff). This time the welcome was not that great, the receptionist was not very helpful and sent us in the wrong direction to the room and did not have a clue how to use the credit card machine. Charged my card with the amount instead of just using it as an authorisation for the weekend was not a great welcome at all. Then put in a tiny attic room whereby workman were outside decorating in the mornings and rather noisey too! As I said this is a shame because previous stays have been great....until now. The one thing I love about this hotel is the location.

Guest name: KC, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Feb 2008

first time my wife and i have been to amsterdam.stayed for two nights. this hotel is in the perfect location,a couple of minutes from central station and in the middle of everything you need to see. rooms were clean.use the lift,dont try the stairs if you have just sampled the local delicacy from the nearby coffee-shops.

Guest name: Andrew Oliver, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Dec 2007

Close to Central Station. It takes just 20 min from the airport to the hotel, which is at walking distance from the station. In the very centre of Amsterdam and close to bars, etc. Comfortable rooms with very kind staff.

Guest name: PC, Spain

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Dec 2007

Overall, great location and facilities. Some noise outside, but earplugs provided in room. Only real downside was lack of parking on property. Parking provided by private company that took 60 minutes to arrive to pick up car. They did take great care of car and delivered to hotel right on time for departure.

Guest name: AG, Germany

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Dec 2007

Me and my Partner stayed for three days over Christmas 2007, we were in the same room as before which was ideal. All the staff are VERY friendly, they smile, and talk to you, the rooms are well heated and the beds are amazingly comfortable. A very good Hotel to stay at, not to expensive and in a very good position for shopping, bars and the central station.

Guest name: Martyn Oakley, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Friends

stayed in Dec 2007

This hotel is exactly what you need when staying in Amsterdam. The location is perfect it is 2 minutes from Dam Square, the Red Light and 5 mins to central station. Would definitely stay here again. This hotel is not for you if you are the type to order room service, but lets face it, who wants that is the Dam...

Guest name: Karen Greene, Ireland

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Nov 2007

perfect location a few yards from the red light distright, and only 5 minutes walk from the train station. nice room, friendly staff.

Guest name: James Dicks, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.8

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Nov 2007

The room is a little bit small, the heating was not working properly but the bed was really confortable. The location is very near to the central station.

Guest name: Renata Josko, Brazil

Average rating:  7.3

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2007

The hotel is very well located: near the central station (3 min walk) and close to major attractions. It's also close to the red light distric, which is a downside regarding surroundings (the area is dirty, and late in the evenings is easy to find drunk people, ...). The price is expensive compared to similar hotels in other European cities, but it seems that in Amsterdam having a hotel is quite a good business: even the cheapest hotel was above 100€ a night. Would consider going back there only for holidays; if it is a business trip perhaps it will be better to go a bit further and avoid the area.

Guest name: CB, Spain

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2007

The hotel is easily reached by walking from Central Station. Very convenient to gay street Warmoestraat just behind the hotel. The breakfast was ample and delicious and not so expensive as some european hotels (10 euros) The room was a good size, very comfy beds. The hotel has a lift and some rather quirky little staircases, rather fun.

Guest name: JN, USA

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

very nice and spacious room, especially for amsterdam standards. there was no view, but that's the only negative.

Guest name: MB, USA

Average rating:  6.8

Guest type:  two friends

stayed in Oct 2007

It was an excellent location and hotel for a couple of days in Amsterdam even though on edge of Red light district we ( two women) had no problems and felt extremely safe. The happy hours in the bar and staff were fun and helpful. Breakfast though pricy was good and extensive

Guest name: EH, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.6

Guest type: Group

stayed in Sep 2007

Traveling with friends, all 25-30 age range in Amsterdam for 2 days. Directions given on webpage were IMPOSSIBLE and at one point told us to "go to "the end of the canal boats". What? Anyway, it's a good thing everyone in holland knows english : ) Other than that a fantastic stay - some people were complaining that they didnt get their wake up calls, but I never set one up so I can't speak to that. Go stay there - it's not TOO pricey and it's got a great location.

Guest name: JM, USA

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: 

stayed in Aug 2007

Close to center and tourist sites. Room was nice, clean, and well equipped. We stowed our luggage after check out and even returned there with a grocery store bought lunch, which we ate at the large table in the lobby after getting permission from the clerk. They were very accomodating. Only downside is the noise noise noise noise. We stayed on a Saturday night and might as well have been in the middle of a stadium. There was much partying down below our window. Not a problem for me though, so I didn't mark the hotel down much for this. It's all part of the excitement of Amsterdam. I just took a couple benedryl and slept just fine. But if noise bothers you, you might ask for a quiet room if you're there on a weekend. Sunday night was not bad at all.

Guest name: Deborah Parker, USA

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

hôtel très bien situé, à quelques minutes de la gare, près du centre et à côté du red light quarter,propreté en ordre,chambre ok,nous avions une chambre très tranquille, pas de bruit extérieur(316)épaisseur cloison un peu faible, déjeuner ok mais trop cher...euro 12.50

Guest name: EB, Switzerland

Average rating:  6.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Nuestra habitación era sencilla, sin lujos pero limpia y correcta. El hotel está en una calle tranquila, justo en la frontera del Barrio Rojo pero sin estar en su meollo. Céntrico.

Guest name: JB, Spain

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Très bon rapport qualité-prix pour un hôtel à Amsterdam . Très bien situé pour découvrir Amsterdam à pied. Seul bémol si vous avez le sommeil léger : une église qui sonne toutes les demi-heures à partir de 6 heures du matin et jusqu'à environ minuit (l'hôtel fournit les boules Quiès). Demander une chambre sur l'arrière pour plus de calme. Possibilité de parking en partenariat avec l'hôtel. On vient vous chercher la voiture à l'hôtel et vous la rammène le jour de votre départ à l'heure que vous voulez pour 30 €. C'es très pratique dans une ville comme Amsterdam où il est difficile de se garer dans les rues et où les parkings sont très chers ! On reviendra dans cet hôtel avec grand plaisir.

Guest name: CF, France

Average rating:  3.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

A complete let down. It was the last leg of our honeymoon and the worst experience. The room was not a double by normal standards. We had the top floor room which was very small and many support beams from the ceiling. Parking shows private in the advertising. They have NO parking. In front of the hotel is 4.5 euro per hour. They offer a parking service 20. euro per night and 10 euro everytime you need the car. The brochure shows a beautiful parking garage when in fact it is a dusty warehouse. The wouldn't bring my car for 3 hours. I had to be transported to the garage. All in all very disappointing. Would never recommend this hotel.

Guest name: GM, USA

Average rating:  3.6

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Aug 2007

Il retro dell’albergo da su una strada del quartiere a luci rosse, quindi fino alle prime ore del mattino ( e anche dopo) si sente di tutto e di più. Noi avevamo la camera 24, al piano terra, pertanto alcune notti era veramente difficile dormire. Sconsiglio perciò vivamente questo albergo.

Guest name: ES, Italy

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Aug 2007

My mother lost forgot her Engagement ring in the room when we left the hotel. we contacted them the next day to inform them, they came back to us and mailed it back to us. Very good service and honesty, I would def recommend this hotel

Guest name: RC, United Kingdom

Average rating:  5.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2007

I have stayed at the hotel before, so I knew how to find it and the quality of the rooms. When I got the bill from the hotel, the price was higher than I got from Venere. The hotel checked their papers, and admit that they have made an error. No discussion nor heavy arguments was necessary. That gave me a impression that the hotel is fair and square - and Venere too.

Guest name: BG, Norway

Average rating:  6.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jul 2007

the hotel is really in the city center, but getting to the room is like a laberinth, they din't clean our room one day and it was a little noisy. Our last day they gave us a room in the celar at the road level, quite big but the bathroom was very old.

Guest name: Olga Aguilera Carrrasco, Spain

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jun 2007

Excellent

Guest name: Sohail Akbar, Pakistan

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Group

stayed in Jun 2007

Good deal for a weeknight stay. Dangerous stairways but that's normal for Amsterdam. Didn't try the expensive breakfast. Great location.

Guest name: TO, USA

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Group

stayed in May 2007

On the very edge of the red light district this hotel was ideally situated for bars, coffeshops, restaurants and easy access to trams and central station. We were a group of three girls and felt very safe at the Terminus. It was my fourth trip to the dam and this hotel was probably the best value for money so far. We paid 441 euros for three people for three nights (approx. £34 p/p/p/n). Although close to the busy area it was suprisingly quiet inside the hotel. Wouldn't really think this hotel is suitable for large groups, stag and hen parties etc. as it is quiet and laid back.

Guest name: Samantha Woodham, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: 

stayed in Feb 2007

I liked it very much. I advise u 2 visit Terminus. It's situated in city center i mean near central station so u can get 2 any place in Amsterdam and near Dam square, Red light district and so on...you can get there on foot...So have a good time in Terminus in Amsterdam=)

Guest name: Maria Shakirova, Russia

Average rating:  6.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Feb 2007

Quiet nice place in the herat of amsterdam so near to everything! This is not the best place for people who look for relax!Perfect for poeple who want to be in the middle of amstedam funniest place!

Guest name: LP, Italy

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Group

stayed in Nov 2006

AS A GROUP OF 3 FRIENDS WE STAYED IN THIS HOTEL FOR 2 NIGHTS 14TH-16TH NOVEMBER. IT IS LITERALLY 5 MINUTES WALK FROM THE CENTRAL STATION AND 5 MINUTES TOPS THE OTHER WAY TO DAM SQUARE. IT IS SITUATED ON THE EDGE OF THE RED LIGHT AREA A COUPLE OF DOORS AWAY FROM THE GRASSHOPPER PUB. IT IS NOT IN ANY WAY SEEDY AND WE FELT 100% SAFE AT ALL TIMES. WOULD RECOMEND THIS HOTEL FOR ITS LOCATION AND FOR THE NICENESS OF THE HOTEL. ALL IN ALL A VERY GOOD HOTEL FROM WHICH WE HAVE NO COMPLAINTS.

Guest name: MARCUS BRITTAN, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Oct 2006

We were staying in Amsterdam for the weekend of Leather Pride, and the Hotel offered excellent proximity to the Gay bars.

Guest name: Martyn Oakley, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

We chose a business double so did not see regular room. Hotel is well located near Bourse, 5 mins from Central Station. We asked for a non-smoking room but I doubt this exists in Amsterdam, as so many smoke everywhere!

Guest name: JS, Australia

Average rating:  3.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2006

the quality of the room was poor my partener and myself received a number of flea bits there were holes in th doors there was stale cans of coke underneath the bed we were also put at the very top of the building were the elevator only took you to the second floor we had to take our suitcases a further two floors up some steep stairs when i asked was there a safety deposit box available to put our passports etc as in the booklet provided on arrival it stated if there was no deposit box in your room they would provide one the staff were really un helpful summary the staff were sometimes helpful location of the room was poor cleanliness of room poor the most upset were the flea bites from the unclean bedding room 457,

Guest name: Deborah Cleverley, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2006

Good Location in the heart of downtown. Convienent to the Train Station. A bit noisey on the street below our window at night. NonSmokers noticed a smokey odor - esp in lobby.

Guest name: SP, USA