Rembrandtplein Hotel

Hosts are wonderful full of old Amsterdam charm

Nothing

Location

A lot of stairs

The location itself was worth the money. It’s a 10-15min walk to and from central station, a less than 10 minute walk to and from Rembrantplein, and about a 15-20 minute walk away from Anne Frank Huis. There’s a lovely quiet spot 5mins down from the hotel where you can view the Amstel River and dancing houses at night, which makes for a great view. The hotel is on a quiet street too, albeit you still hear the odd person walking past talking at night if you’re on the first floor where we were. However, the canal view we had compensated a lot more for this. What’s more, you’re also given complimentary coffee and croissants on a morning from 9-11am. The owner of the hotel welcomed me and partner quite late on our first day due to a delayed arrival, and was a pleasure to speak to during our stay. He even complimented both my Netherlands and my old Ajax top from 2005-2006, which still serves as one of my first memories of visiting AmsterdamI, which I thought was a nice touch from him. No issues with the cleanliness or the room either. Whenever we come back to Amsterdam, I’d be returning here without hesitation.

Don’t read too much into the bad reviews. It’s a budget hotel, which still holds its original decor from back in the 14th century, but this is what makes it unique from anywhere else you’ll stay in Amsterdam for this price. There’s nothing negative to mention aside from the room could have done with a touch up of paint.

Location is good, being in an old canal building was charming (steep steps and no elevator - it is part of the charm!), private ensuite bathroom that was clean and new was nice.

Room 21 is one of two rooms (19 is the other) on the 5th floor (the top floor). It had no fan (apparently on order) and it was beyond uncomfortable with the heat wave. Additionally, the room has a door (the only opening - no windows open) to a small terrace which you cannot access as the neighbours don’t want guests out there. There was a small chain that allowed the door to be open about 4cm but it was not enough with the heat.