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Hotel Okura Amsterdam – the Leading Hotels of the World
4.3/570 Reviews

Hotel Okura Amsterdam – the Leading Hotels of the World

Amsterdam Oud Zuid Amsterdam|2.48km from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
We decided to splurge on this 5 star hotel for a long anticipated family reunion. Unfortunately the experience was marred by a series of disappointments caused by utterly incompetent hotel staff. When I called ahead on the day of our arrival to request an early check-in the hotel rep. sternly informed me that I would have to pay a 120 Euro charge for the privilege! We are experienced travelers and never have we encountered such a demand. We took our chances regardless and decided to show up 2 hours early. Sure enough, our room was already ready and we were allowed to occupy it at no extra charge. Things really started to go south when a limousine that I had arranged for separate airport pickup of my daughter’s family through the concierge showed up at the airport unequipped with a baby car seat. I had expressly requested this when I booked the service. This was also specified in the booking confirmation sent by email to me by the concierge. The reaction I later got when I complained to the concierge was that I was not charged extra for the baby seat - as if this was the main issue! Furthermore, this was the first time that I was informed of such a charge, as no mention of this had been made in the email confirmation of the limo reservation which I originally received from the concierge. More importantly, what is more concerning is the utter indifference he showed for the safety of a guest’s infant grandchild. All that concerned him was the money angle to the failure. Things soon got worse. When we checked into our room we lifted the bed cover to discover several hairs and multiple red and yellow stains. Unbelievably, the chambermaid had neglected to change the bedsheets. This, in a 5 star hotel! After we called reception, staff was quickly sent to our room to change them. We never heard further from management about this. We later had dinner at Serre restaurant onsite and left the place hungry. The chef seems to focus on presentation and less on the reasonableness of the portions. My wife had a fish main course which was equivalent to 3 forkfuls. The minuscule dessert was pretty to look at but was grossly inadequate even for one person. The restaurant style is a throwback to the old Nouvelle Cuisine school. For the icing on the cake: a voucher for a round of drinks on the house at the rooftop bar that the guest services manager had kindly given me was bungled by the bar staff. When I arrived home I discovered a mysterious charge of 66 Euros by the Twenty-Third Floor Bar. The bar staff set new standards of incompetence in taking my voucher and charging me anyway.I had to call the hotel for credit but I am losing money anyway from the spread in exchange rates used by credit card companies. To be fair, the Superior View room was extremely spacious and comfortable with a magnificent view. The large pool and ample spa facilities were enjoyable and a significant convenience . Also the reception desk personnel were very professional and welco

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Hotel Okura Amsterdam – the Leading Hotels of the World
4.3/570 Reviews

Hotel Okura Amsterdam – the Leading Hotels of the World

Amsterdam Oud Zuid Amsterdam|2.48km from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
We decided to splurge on this 5 star hotel for a long anticipated family reunion. Unfortunately the experience was marred by a series of disappointments caused by utterly incompetent hotel staff. When I called ahead on the day of our arrival to request an early check-in the hotel rep. sternly informed me that I would have to pay a 120 Euro charge for the privilege! We are experienced travelers and never have we encountered such a demand. We took our chances regardless and decided to show up 2 hours early. Sure enough, our room was already ready and we were allowed to occupy it at no extra charge. Things really started to go south when a limousine that I had arranged for separate airport pickup of my daughter’s family through the concierge showed up at the airport unequipped with a baby car seat. I had expressly requested this when I booked the service. This was also specified in the booking confirmation sent by email to me by the concierge. The reaction I later got when I complained to the concierge was that I was not charged extra for the baby seat - as if this was the main issue! Furthermore, this was the first time that I was informed of such a charge, as no mention of this had been made in the email confirmation of the limo reservation which I originally received from the concierge. More importantly, what is more concerning is the utter indifference he showed for the safety of a guest’s infant grandchild. All that concerned him was the money angle to the failure. Things soon got worse. When we checked into our room we lifted the bed cover to discover several hairs and multiple red and yellow stains. Unbelievably, the chambermaid had neglected to change the bedsheets. This, in a 5 star hotel! After we called reception, staff was quickly sent to our room to change them. We never heard further from management about this. We later had dinner at Serre restaurant onsite and left the place hungry. The chef seems to focus on presentation and less on the reasonableness of the portions. My wife had a fish main course which was equivalent to 3 forkfuls. The minuscule dessert was pretty to look at but was grossly inadequate even for one person. The restaurant style is a throwback to the old Nouvelle Cuisine school. For the icing on the cake: a voucher for a round of drinks on the house at the rooftop bar that the guest services manager had kindly given me was bungled by the bar staff. When I arrived home I discovered a mysterious charge of 66 Euros by the Twenty-Third Floor Bar. The bar staff set new standards of incompetence in taking my voucher and charging me anyway.I had to call the hotel for credit but I am losing money anyway from the spread in exchange rates used by credit card companies. To be fair, the Superior View room was extremely spacious and comfortable with a magnificent view. The large pool and ample spa facilities were enjoyable and a significant convenience . Also the reception desk personnel were very professional and welco

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De Ware Jacob Boutique Hotel
4.7/550 Reviews
Amsterdam Oud Zuid
We had a magnificent stay at De ware Jacob Hotel with a family of five at the end of 2020. With the Covid restrictions it was not easy to travel around, but nonetheless we decided to spend a weekend in Amsterdam benefitting from the beauty of the city with fewer tourists at this moment in time. This Hotel was recommended to us as a cosy newly renovated boutique hotel at the heart of the Museum District, and the price was really good, so we were not disappointed. Our stay was even more memorable than expected. We were received by the very friendly owner and treated with a glass of Cava. The suites and the family rooms were very nice and spacious, we also benefitted from an upgrade, which was a nice gesture. A nice sushi dinner was delivered from a nearby restaurant and we enjoyed it in the lounge with a nice restaurant ambiance. We were pleasantly shocked to be given the variety of Georgian natural wines tasting by the host, something we never tried before, accompanied by the delicious strawberry covered in chocolate. Fantastic!! Breakfast was nicely presented, had nice selection and we were also offered a glass of Prosecco to start the day, but instead decided to swap it for extra cappuccinos and a homemade cake on the house. The city itself was delightful, being not so crowded as usual. We really enjoyed walking in the nearby park. Also went to The Red Light district which was absolutely empty, something unforgettable and special!!! It was indeed a very pleasant break in beautiful Amsterdam.
Element Amsterdam
4.4/549 Reviews
They do not deserve the TripAdvisor award. The location of the hotel isn’t bad BUT it isn’t great either. It’s quite a distance from everything even though public transport is convenient - there’s a bit of walking to do. Nothing to eat around here after 9pm and you need to order deliveroo but the options there are limited too. Service: First, the room had NO air conditioning. It was stuffy and had no ventilation. Told them 3 times and they just left a note saying that they have taken note of this? Bonvoy service? I’ve travelled so much pre Covid - I think the service standards shouldn’t have changed this much? We had one lady Andre (from Barcelona) who was very helpful but the manager and the other front desk people weren’t any help at all let alone service. Second, the room was so so. There aren’t much amenities- just soup and shampoo. No toothbrush etc. Towels are small. Third, breakfast- every day’s breakfast was exactly the same maybe except one dish. I get elemen isn’t the higher grade Marriott group hotels BUT for all other Bonvoy members out there- just stay at the main Marriott or another hotel group.
Premier Suites Plus Amsterdam
4.5/535 Reviews
I stayed 27 nights in the Premier Suites Plus Amsterdam during my one-month-long business trip. I was excited to stay in such a new hotel. Unexpectedly, I had to postpone my arrival for three days. One phone call to the reception and they took care that my reservation was held. Of course, I was expected to pay for those days also that I could not attend. (I understand the day rate, but taxes per day, even so, I wasn't present on those days?) On arrival, everything seemed good: personnel at the reception were nice, the room was clean and had the facilities promised. The bed was comfy, the kitchen had enough equipment so I could make various foods during the month, noise insulation between rooms and hallways was above average, and every day I walked past the reception I got greeted. Then the criticism: During the booking, I could reserve complimentary slippers and a bathrobe free of charge. These were absent from day one. Also, because I stayed for a longer period, I got free weekly cleaning service. At check-in, this was told to happen every Tuesday. I was asked to move my own stuff away for those days so the cleaning service could do their best because they are not allowed to move the resident's belongings. First week, cleaning happened on Monday. Alright, no biggie, I am better prepped next week. They followed the routine to clean rooms on Mondays. Except the last week's Monday. I asked about the situation from reception. They were shocked and apologized me countless times and promised to take the word to the cleaning service, and clean the apartment the next day. But cleaning didn't happen. Either they forgot, or the cleaning service once again forgot/did not care. The hotel had hanging cards for the door e.g. please empty trash can. I had it hanging from the moment I noticed on Monday afternoon that my room was not cleaned till next day 16:00. On Tuesday, the cleaning service did empty the trash. No apologies, or any comments. I mentioned this also during my check-out, and the reception was once again confused. More about the cleaning: I think they did nothing for the floors. They did vacuum the floors in the hallway. Why not the apartments then? In a month you do gather some dirt to the floors, especially because there are no carpets. Additionally, the quality of the cleaning varied every week. One week I got a new batch of bottled water, last two weeks I didn't. The first weeks cleaning was done during the day before 15:00 (check-in starts at that time). Second last week cleaning was ongoing after 15:00 once I arrived from work. All in all, Premier Suites Plus Amsterdam does have good location near the Amsterdam-Zuid train station (only 6 minutes to the Schiphol Airport). Also, easy connection to the city center. They had nice rooms with good amount of facilities. Still, being new is not enough to be luxurious. Problems with the cleaning service need to be resolved. Even the main lobby floor was noticeable dirtier on my depart
Crowne Plaza Amsterdam - South
4.7/5119 Reviews
Second stay at this hotel, this time 4 nights on holiday. The hotel is located at a commercial, but pleasant area, with good public transportation options. We preferred it to the chaos of central Amsterdam, including a fair share of dubious characters we saw there on sightseeing. We were welcomed in a courteous and pleasant manner (thank you Tim for this, and for good tips regarding transportation)., and service was good throughout our stay. The common areas and the room were pleasant and clean. The bed was good, the bathroom large and well-maintained. Breakfast was a continental fare with no extras, but good quality ingredients, both beverages and food. Few comments regarding things we liked less: 1. Water pressure in our room (highest floor, # 11) was too weak for an adequate shower. Uncertain how it is on lower floors, but this was frustrating. 2. Room service needs improvement. We ordered burgers, to be prepared medium, and received charred, over-well-done meat, with charred buns too. 3. We were happy to learn there was jazz music in the bar on Thursday. Alas, these were two fairly quiet guitars, drowned in a sea of yelling and laughing guests, People's behavior is by no means something the hotel can or should control. Nevertheless, should the music be audible, it may be better to bring a singer with a piano and a set of drums. Overall a pleasant stay at a good hotel.
Innside Amsterdam
4.2/563 Reviews
Not the best, can't say I'm impressed.. Room was freezing cold and asked several times to send someone to fix the aircon as it blew out cold air, first time i was ignored, 30 mins later when i rang down again, receptionist told me all she could do was bring a extra blanket and i asked for different room they refused and said they had no one to fix the heating, totally unacceptable, they brought a small heater and told us to leave the aircon on blowing out cold air (which we turned off as it wasn't heating the room up ), since then we found out the temperature doesn't go over a certain temp and all rooms are the same they knew this too, so we were stuck with a small heater to keep the room warm which hardly kept it warm. They don't care that the room isn't warm enough for the guests or whether you will leave. Once they have your money it's tough. I wasn't keen on the breakfast it wasn't quality, although we paid for the 3 nights with breakfast we only went for breakfast once. Poor attitude from reception. I didn't pay for a room to have an heater that was sat on the table the whole time it was that small. Drinks at the cafe in reception are expensive. Definitely won't stay again. I don't recommend this hotel.
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - South, an IHG Hotel
4.2/565 Reviews
Stayed at this hotel in July '23 whilst on a short break to Amsterdam. The hotel has plenty of on street parking which is approx 16euro per day. The hotel is typical Holiday Inn Express quality with a good shower, bed could have been comfortable. The AC was very good. Breakfast can get busy but the spread is good. The location is very good, around 20 minutes into the city centre using public transport which is very close the hotel. Good local shops and restaurants. Would recommend.

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