Name: Grand Hotel Downtown
Address: Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat 10A, Helmersbuurt, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, North Holland, NL
Price range: US$119–US$594 per night
Rating: 7.88

What guests think

Across recent reviews of Grand Hotel Downtown, travelers consistently praise the convenient, walkable location, while feedback on rooms, cleanliness, and maintenance is mixed, with experiences ranging from comfortable and spacious to small, noisy, or showing wear.

Guests highlight easy access to trams, museums, cafés, and optional onsite parking, though limited spaces, entry codes, or ongoing renovations sometimes caused inconvenience. Frequent issues include shower designs that flood bathrooms, thin walls or street noise in some ground-floor rooms, occasional sewer smells, and temperature control problems with heating or air conditioning. Breakfast opinions vary from simple or adequate to disappointing for the price, with coffee quality criticized at times. Expect a well-located stay with variable room conditions and amenities.

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Facilities

Onsite garage parking is available and generally secure, but spaces are limited and codes or prebooking can cause hassles; fees can be high. Some rooms have rooftop terraces or balconies, and occasional renovations affected access.

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10

Mohammed

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The terrace on the rooftop

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Tommy

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Super parkeringsplads. Men træls ikke at få koden til parkering på forhånd, når man efter opfordring har tjekket ind hjemmefra. Blev i første sendt væk fra hotellet til et andet hotel, da de ikke kunne finde vores booking. Værelset kunne være mere rent, og der var ikke redt op til vores datter, sker først efter vores ankomst kl 15.

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Nikola

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ganz nett, aber Preis-/Leistung hat meiner Meinung nach nicht gepasst. Wir haben eine Suite gebucht, für knappe 200€ die Nacht (Bis dahin war auch alles gut und Preis schien der Bilder Nach gerechtfertigt und im vergleich günstig). Leider war das Zimmer sehr herunter und in die Jahre gekommen. Gebucht haben wir das Zimmer wegen der Terrasse. Die war auch wunderbar mit Sitzmöbeln ausgestattet :) Angereist sind wir mit dem Auto und leider war wohl kein Platz mehr in der Tiefgarage weshalb wir dann draußen geparkt haben. Da muss man also auf jeden Fall vorab reservieren.

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Jack William

9 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Always love this property however there was work happening at the front lobby which made entrance and exit a bit difficult at times

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Gitte

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super god . Samt parkering fungeret perfekt

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Nadine

23 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Das Hotel liegt ca 20min Fussminuten vom Zentrum entfernt. Die Zimmer sind alle im Erdgeschoss und über einen privaten Innenhof zu erreichen. Die Zimmer ist okay, aber nicht auf dem neusten Stand. Haben eine angenehme Größe, einen großen Kleiderschrank und eine Kaffeemaschine mit Pods. Eine Bettdecke fürs Doppelbett!! Das Frühstück war vielfältig und für den etwas dabei. Parken auf jeden Fall vorher anfragen. Bei uns war alles voll, sodass wir in ein Parkhaus fahren mussten. 99€ für 24h

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Mehrshad

15 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, clean & quiet rooms. Highly recommend the terrace rooms, very nice views

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Peter

31 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Locatie perfect. Ontbijt goed. Parkeren in parkeergarage onder hotel. Kortom helemaal prima!

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Robbie

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking is a challenge!

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Chantel

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room and convenient location. Onsite garage parking ($40) was easy and secure.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: while some rooms are tidy, multiple guests reported dirty floors, stains, odors, mold, and missed replenishment of towels or paper. Bathrooms and showers often needed deeper cleaning.

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Patricia

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Funcionários sempre solícitos e prestativos. Limpeza do quarto deixou a desejar, assim como a equipe de manutenção. Estávamos hospedados eu, meu marido e meu filho de 4 anos. Das 8 diárias, apenas 1 dia colocaram toalhas para nós 3. Em uma das reposições, uma toalha estava rasgada. Também ficamos um dia sem reposição de papel higiênico. Esse não é o tipo de situação que se espera em um hotel como esse. Também tivemos problema com barulho dos outros quartos, que vazavam para o nosso até altas horas da madrugada (um dos dias havia muitas pessoas em um dos quartos, prática que imagino não ser permitida no hotel). Até tentei entrar em contato com a recepção via whatsapp e telefone, mas não tive sucesso. Essa foi nossa terceira estadia e acredito que não voltaremos novamente.

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Maëlle

16 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Le ménage avait été fait grossièrement, il y avait des cheveux partout le dessus de lit était taché. En contrôlant le matelas l’horreur des cheveux à foison, des taches de sang d’urine et des miettes de nourriture et cannabis probablement… cela sentait très fort la cigarette, la terrasse n’est entretenue pas du tout. Ils ont fini par changer le matelas, nous sommes restés une seule nuit heureusement. Je ne vous le recommande pas.

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Gilbert

12 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was dirty, hair, dirt, and trash still in the room. Water from the shower spills out everywhere.

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Jazmen

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Genuinely really liked this hotel, the staff was amazing, greeted us every single time we walked into the hotel and made a conversation with us, gave us recommendations as well. The only downside to this hotel is that there are no washcloths, and the floors were super super dirty to the point where my brand new white socks are no longer white doesn’t matter how many times I wash them.

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VERONICA

27 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

they did not clean the room properly.

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Regan

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Location is good but the property is not clean, the floors were absolutely filthy and when asked the reception for cleanekng they just came and did a quick 2mins clean.

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Matthew

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a highly rated hotel, but it was a lackluster experience. The walls were super thin and you could hear the neighbors on both sides, the room itself was dirty with cobwebs and dirt. Was expecting more based on the price and photos. Thankfully the location was in a great area with restaurants, transportation, and ease of walking places. Overall not an awful place, but I would ease on the side of caution if you are looking at this place for a stay.

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Jeannine

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Zimmer geräumig, nett eingerichtet. Aber muffig und roch nach ungenutztem Abfluss. Der Geruch ging auch nicht weg. Die Fenster ließen sich leider nicht öffnen. Das Bad war klein und in desolatem Zustand...es wurde lange nicht gründlich gereinigt und alles war sehr verkalkt und abgenutzt.

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Tassia

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Localização excelente. Quarto amplo e bem aconchegante. Tinha facilidades no quarto. Café da manhã não compensa o valor. Pontos negativos: limpeza precária, quando entrei no quarto, xícara estava suja de batom e banheiro cheio de cabelo no chão. Staff: Grande maioria nada simpáticos.

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Annalena

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sehr dreckig! Im Vorhang waren weiße Flecken, wie man auf den Bildern sieht, Tapete löst sich, Schimmel, nicht mal an der Fernbedienung bleibt die Abdeckung dran, sondern ist auch permanent abgefallen… Der Boden hat so geklebt, dass man ohne Hausschuhe nicht laufen konnte, und vom Bad fange ich erst gar nicht an…..

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Rooms

Room experiences vary widely: some are spacious with great views and comfortable beds, while others are small, dated, or noisy, with limited privacy at ground level and occasional sewer smells. Heating or AC sometimes underperforms.

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Jennifer Ann

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We commented on very uncomfortable mattress on the first night of our stay ..this was replaced the next day ..very good service ..ultra friendly staff we will definitely stay again

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Shireen

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Noisy, it was really hard to sleep. No noise insulation.

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Chelsie

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, lots of lovely quaint cafes around, close to multiple tram stops, shops such as Lidl within a 5 minute walk. Very convenient place. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Room was quite basic (especially for a deluxe double) but was spacious and very clean so still very happy.. definitely recommend

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Nilda

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very warm, so much that i dont believe the AC was working.

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Hagen

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, einzig der Zustand der Zimmer, vor allem der Bäder, hat leider schon deutlich gelitten. Verstopfte Waschbecken, kaputte Duschen und abblätternde Farbe an der Decke. Dafür sind die Betten aber wirklich gut. Recht fest, keine Kuhlen, top. Auch das Frühstück war sehr gut. Die zentrale Lage macht vieles wett, man kann wirklich so gut wie alles zu Fuß erreichen. Denke wir kommen wieder.

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Elizabeth

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small, tiny room with holes in the wall. Safe didn’t work even though reception tried resetting it. My room Was on the ground floor-literally a courtyard walk from reception area where workers were working right outside the window. There’s nothing Grand about the room I was in. It’s like an old maid’s or servant’s room. You can’t open the curtains cause anyone/everyone walking by can see directly into your room and the courtyard entrance to the Hotel’s right there next to the street. It’s also the first room when entering the ground floor hallway. I requested a higher floor with air conditioning (did get that). Receptionist were very nice and helpful but I would have liked to have known about that room choice in advance. You can’t tell from the pics or information. Toilet button was broken so just double flush worked.

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Martin

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Die Lage des Hotels ist super! Man kann sich vor Ort Fahrräder mieten und die Stadt erkunden, ist aber auch in ca. 15 Minuten zu Fuß in der Innenstadt. Leider war unser Zimmer sehr klein und im Erdgeschoss zur Straße hin. Daher war es etwas laut. Außerdem sind die Zimmer sehr hellhörig.

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Max

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Solides Hotel, leider kein Fenster im Zimmer

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Johanna

12 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was small even though I had booked a suite. The roof terrace has no privacy. The light in the bathroom was insufficient to put on make-up. The location was fine. Close to the museums and easy access to tram. The people at the hotel were friendly. Breakfast was good.

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Mehrshad

15 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, clean & quiet rooms. Highly recommend the terrace rooms, very nice views

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Service

Many guests found the team friendly and accommodating, resolving requests and offering helpful advice. Others reported poor service or admin issues, including double-charging, unhelpful attitudes, slow responses, and difficulties with refunds or bookings.

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Jennifer Ann

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We commented on very uncomfortable mattress on the first night of our stay ..this was replaced the next day ..very good service ..ultra friendly staff we will definitely stay again

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Linda

20 Apr 2025

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Basic hotel that was enough for a layover. Good shower except it doesn't drain well and flooded the bathroom. Staff aren't very nice or helpful. Overheard them telling a guest to 'google it when asking for help. And then they proceeded to laugh about the guest after he left.

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Peter

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff very accomodating. Our third stay...will come back again.

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Hosni

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Servicen var alldeles utomordentligt dålig.

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Marvell

13 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Make sure you pre-pay for your room. I was double charged for my room. Once at check-in and once at check-out. Either the staff is not aware of payment procedures or the hotel has a fraud operation in their payment system that they are not aware of. They will not help you resolve the payment issue, so save yourself a headache and prepay.

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Gudny

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, lovely room with a terrace. Staff was friendly and helpful. I recommend booking directly through the hotel for better r ates and you’ll get better service. I would definitely stay again.

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Elias

11 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super convenient to stay here. Amsterdam central is walking distance, public transportation is next to the hotel, staff is willing to help you get around the city in the public transportation. Comfortable beds, hotel is fancy, at an affordable price.

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Michel

12 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Arnold and reception/front desk staff were wonderful. Dealt with all issues we had as best they could. Would not stay on ground floor in this hotel due to strong sewer smell from shower but anywhere higher would be fine.

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Kevin

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Horrible Staff

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Madelen

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They withdrew 2500 Eur from our account upon arrival even though we had paid in advance. So we went for 5 days without money due to their mistake. They were not helpful in getting the money back and no info or compensation due to their mistake. Tried calling the hotel, emailed them and the did not answer until 3 days later.

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Location

Convenient base near trams and walkable to major sights, cafés, and shops; several guests noted a generally safe, quiet neighborhood. It sits just outside the busiest center but access is easy.

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Fredrick

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel in a great area that is away from all the main hustle of the city. Staff was very friendly and plenty of restaurants close by.

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mazin

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel conveniently located close to all attractions.

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Gemma

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall great stay; Easy and efficient check in. Room was very clean and comfortable. Great location in area.

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Marco

14 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Gutes Hotel, freundliches Personal Frühstück war OK überschaubar. Lage für einen Städtetrip gut zu fuss und mit ÖV alles gut erkundbar.

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Chelsie

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, lots of lovely quaint cafes around, close to multiple tram stops, shops such as Lidl within a 5 minute walk. Very convenient place. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Room was quite basic (especially for a deluxe double) but was spacious and very clean so still very happy.. definitely recommend

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Elias

11 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super convenient to stay here. Amsterdam central is walking distance, public transportation is next to the hotel, staff is willing to help you get around the city in the public transportation. Comfortable beds, hotel is fancy, at an affordable price.

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Izabella

24 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Adoramos nossa estadia no hotel, uma boa localização. Fizemos praticamente tudo a pé em Amsterdam. Com certeza voltaremos. Só algumas observações que não prejudicaram nossa estadia, mas vale a pena comentar para o hotel melhorar ainda mais: o box do banheiro não fecha, o que faz com que o chão do banheiro fique todo molhado ao tomar banho; faltam locais para pendurar toalhas molhadas; poderia ter mais mesa para apoiar mochilas. No mais nota 10.

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Yvonne

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bra läge, ganska nära till Rijksmuseum och inte alls långt till centralaste delarna.

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Miho

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

中心地までトラムですぐで、近くに飲食店とスーパーも多く非常に快適に過ごせました。

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Fabrisio

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Localização, cama

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is mixed: some enjoyed it, others found it bland, limited, or not worth the price; coffee quality drew occasional complaints.

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David

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were helpful. Room was good and I got upgraded to a penthouse room. Breakfast was adequate but for the price I would have expected better. Coffee was sub-par. Towels were a bit small.

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Astrid

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Ble skuffet over små rom etter å betalt så mye. Frokosten var ikke mye å skryte av. Hadde forventet mer av dette hotellet.

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David Anthony william

4 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Brilliant breakfast choice,staff excellent,room needs a tidy up .

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Lewis

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s listed as 4 star. But it’s like a 3 start airport hotel. Very dated and old inside. I had the best room, one of the top floor ones. But getting is is a hassle and it’s not great. Bathroom is very old. I can’t fault the breakfast!

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Julie Simone Di

11 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Bel hôtel situé à 20 min à pied du centre. Le personnel est sympathique et très réactif. Les chambres sont propres. Le petit déjeuner est simple mais très bon. Nous reviendrons

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Darren

12 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Don’t book a first floor room, my parents did and both rooms they had a terrible sewer smell, I had a room on the 6th floor was great. Beautiful view of the city, and good size, breakfast was just ok, get coffee somewhere else

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Henrik

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Morgenmaden var slet ikke som forventet, kedeligt og fuldstændig smagsløst. det var godt nok en skuffelse af et hotel i amsterdam

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Andreea

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a good area, you can walk to everything from 10 to 40 min to all attractions, in a safety area. We had the penthouse but wasn't that clean the toilet and shower. The blinds full of dust. Big bed, veey comfy to sleep and bedding all clean. Amazing view from the top. Breakfast decent, very good, a bit of everything if you arrive before 9 am, after that you need to wait to bring more. Overall its ok.

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Thomas

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Dejlig suite på toppen af bygningen (6 sal) med en kæmpe møbleret tagterrasse. Suiten var både med ventilation og separat luft/luft varmepumpe til at holde temperaturen nede. Personalet var venligt nok, men sparede på den ekstraordinære service. Morgenmaden var ok, men ikke prangende. Der blev fyldt ok op, men de varme retter var højst lune. Sengen var god at sove i. Suiten var overfladisk ren ved ankomsten, men trængte til en grundig omgang for at få fjernet skidt og spindelvæv i krogene og få vasket gulvet godt.

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Tugrul

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Otelin konumu çok iyi, otel tenis kahvaltı harika. Otopark rezervasyonu sorun çıkartabilir. Otopark için önceden rezervasyon yapmama rağmen sıkıntı yaşadım.

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Month	Average price
January	US$99
February	US$122
March	US$147
April	US$223
May	US$211
June	US$158
July	US$155
August	US$152
September	US$208
October	US$186
November	US$159
December	US$134

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $162	9 $152	10 $274	11 $399	12 $317
13 $169	14 $164	15 $172	16 $202	17 $181	18 $229	19 $353
20 $137	21 $169	22 $202	23 $223	24 $235	25 $300	26 $338
27 $149	28 $175	29 $205	30 $137

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $197	2 $272	3 $328
4 $119	5 $239	6 $279	7 $182	8 $185	9 $243	10 $299
11 $174	12 $196	13 $185	14 $170	15 $213	16 $302	17 $419
18 $188	19 $170	20 $210	21 $302	22 $363	23 $542	24 $594
25 $257	26 $221	27 $203	28 $182	29 $175	30 $249	31 $257

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