Hotel Canal View

Great place to stay just a few minutes walk from Amsterdam Centraal. I was in the smallest room at the back of the hotel so had no canal view, but the room was clean and since all I really needed was a bed and a shower it did its job. I stayed for 3 nights and the room wasn’t made up in that time, which was also fine with me. It’s cheap and cheerful, not boutique.

If you want to stay at a strategic location and don’t plan to stay in your room much, this is for you. We stayed one nights check in went smoothly even without a front desk available and the staff was very friendly. The only thing to really consider is that the stairs are very steep and almost dangerous, I would definitely not able to carry a suitcase on the top floor.

The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, but very small and cramped. The price is very high for the quality of the hotel. Most likely due to the fact it is right on a canal. The picture depicting the hotel is deceiving as it shows the building next door, not the actual hotel we stayed in. The door going in and out of the hotel slams shut very loudly. As our room was right above it, it made us jump every single time. There should be a sign that says "please mind the door as it slams shut". Our host Melvyn was great. He was helpful and friendly. No big complaints but not sure we would stay there again.

Due to multiple flight delays I didn’t arrive until 1 am the day after I was scheduled to check-in. The staff were amazing as I stayed in contact with them and a friendly gentleman was able to meet me after hours, check me in and help me carry up my suitcase as I came out of the rain. I knew my room was small but was pleasantly surprised that it was the coolest room with its own enclosed area outside so I could leave the windows open overnight to cool off the room with the heat wave and listen to the rain fall and thunder crash. I only needed the room to sleep, refresh and store my luggage so was perfect for my needs. It did remind me more of an Airbnb. There was a lovely breakfast place nearby and the canal right outside the hotel. The staff even offered to hold my luggage for me. Thanks to the amazing staff for a great first experience in Europe.