The Amsterdam Canal Hotel

“A wonderful boutique hotel experience with very friendly staff!”

A wonderful boutique hotel experience with very friendly staff! I stayed here for a week and could not have asked for a better hotel and location. I had a double canal view room. The bed nook was cozy and I very much enjoyed listening to the rain on the canal outside my window. The rooms are cozy, … more

A wonderful boutique hotel experience with very friendly staff! I stayed here for a week and could not have asked for a better hotel and location. I had a double canal view room. The bed nook was cozy and I very much enjoyed listening to the rain on the canal outside my window. The rooms are cozy, but also more spacious than expected for a boutique hotel. I appreciated the welcome beer or soda in my room's mini fridge and the happy hours that were offered in the afternoon. Just wish I could have enjoyed those on more days. The area around the hotel is very quiet so you are able to enjoy a great night's rest. The metro is a short walk down the street from the hotel so if you are coming in from the airport it is very easy and low cost to use public transportation to and from the hotel. There is also a grocery market just down the street and plenty of nearby restaurants for food and drinks. Things to consider: This is a boutique hotel so it has creeks and noises. Overall while I could hear other guests on occasion it wasn't disrupt of rest or sleep. There is no elevator. The stairs are steep and narrow. If this is a problem for you, don't come to Amsterdam...most of the places you'll want to see are this way! LOL As this is a boutique hotel I also think you get more personalized treatment. As I said, staff was super friendly. I arrived very early in the morning. Staff was great to assist me with the storage of my luggage, provided me with access to a restroom where I could freshen up after my long plane ride, offered me fresh coffee or tea, and took my email so they could notify me when my room was ready. My room was ready much earlier than I expected, while I was busy exploring and did not check in early, it was nice to know that had I needed to, I would have been able to check in a little earlier than their stated check in. Again, amazing stay and I hope to stay with them again on future trips.

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“All in all ok, some areas for improvement...”

The hotel is ok but the pictures on the website make it look much better, so it was a little disappointing in that respect. The beds were comfortable, breakfast was lovely and happy hour was a really nice added benefit. But the room was a little tired, with no storage which made it challenging for … more

The hotel is ok but the pictures on the website make it look much better, so it was a little disappointing in that respect. The beds were comfortable, breakfast was lovely and happy hour was a really nice added benefit. But the room was a little tired, with no storage which made it challenging for a family of 4 staying in the family room. Also the bathroom design wasn't great for a family either, with the glass wall being not quite opaque enough to guarantee privacy. And the second bedroom in the family room only just fits a double bed. The communal hallways were not very clean and the outside area needs some attention. All in all it was fine, just not quite as we expected. Location was good.

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“Overall pleasant stay at the Canal Hotel”

Although a little worn around the edges, the Canal Hotel is comfortable and homey.After reading some of the other reviews its fair to say it probably could do with some interior refurbishment.After researching prices online, the hotel’s fees are reasonable considering it’s close proximity to the c… more

Although a little worn around the edges, the Canal Hotel is comfortable and homey.After reading some of the other reviews its fair to say it probably could do with some interior refurbishment.After researching prices online, the hotel’s fees are reasonable considering it’s close proximity to the cities prime attractions and public transport. I had trouble with the shower which was only pushing out hot water.It was fixed the next day.But it was an inconvenience when I had arrived at 9pm after a 12 hr train ride and all I wanted was a hot shower. My room was on the lower floor and quite large compared to others I’ve stayed in across Europe.I can see the glass partitioning between bed and bathroom might be a privacy issue if sharing the room. Yes I know the building is old and the staff had previously mentioned at booking but the stairs are an issue.Especially if you have a lot of luggage, you have a baby or young children or your elderly with mobility issues. The staff are very friendly and helpful.They did assist me with my luggage on the stairs and were apologetic with regards to the shower issue. The free mini bar drinks were very appreciated.

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