We have just returned from a 4 night anniversary trip to the Victoria hotel Amsterdam.
There is no scaffolding or any other evidence of re-decorating. We were greeted by the very friendly staff and found our way through the swish hotel to our room. Everywhere was clean and sparkling and very modern looking. The room was nice and spacious (268) , chairs and tables, desk, wardrobe and well stocked mini bar. The bed was very comfortable and even had duvets with lovely soft covers rather than blankets and sheets! Easily pleased!!
The window looked out onto a small back street which did become a little noisy when people started to roll home around 2-3a.m or in the morning when the road sweepers came but it was fine with the window shut, and I did notice that we had air con although we didn't use it.
The bathroom was fine, clean and well equipped and the shower nearly knocked us out it was so powerful !
We ate in the restaurant on one night when we were to tired to walk any further. The surroundings were lovely, with some great modern art on the walls and the staff were very polite and attentive. We had a 3 course meal each which was great and very reasonable at around 70 euros with drinks.
We didn't have breakfast at the hotel which was expensive at 20 euros, instead we just tried a different cafe each morning around the local area. The cafes towards Haarlem st were better than the ones on Damrak.
Having read the previous reviews of this hotel I would say that now all the decorations have been completed this hotel is up to its 4 star status.It was clean and modern with very helpful,proffessional staff. The location is great too, near the station and other landmarks and if you get lost around Amsterdam at least you only have to follow the signs back to Central station!!
Used hotel.nl to book this hotel with a great discount rate.

Visit September 15th-18th 2006
Used DFD seaways to visit Amsterdam. Rather apprehensive about the Victoria hotel after reading the reviews. Had made a room reservation for quiet and non smoking. Was allocated the garden room, was expecting a garden view from the hotel room, our view consisted of birds eye view of hotel gym. Beds were soft but firm. Ice maker on end of each floor, kettle and coffee in each room. Television had a small selection of Uk channels.
Breakfast was very good, a wide choice of cooked, cereal, fresh fruits, yogurts and pasties, with fruit juice, coffee or tea.
Visited Madame Taussauds, was not impressed. Most of the wax works are outdated and not enough for the vast building. One of the floors has been allocated a torture and horrors, basically it is a cramped corridor with strobe lighting with two members of staff with gruesome make up and badly fitted clothes…..certainly not worth the money!

Walking along the streets, it was not uncommon to be approached by a youth offering dope!
Bikes are a huge problem, especially when they use both the road and pavement….very confusing. There are may variations of styles of bikes, adapted for the dutch way of living. Felt very intimidated walking around Amsterdam, as the streets are dimly lit and narrow. Amsterdam is very busy, dirty and certainly not what I expected. Used the hotel as a safe haven, until it was time to go home.

I booked this hotel via an online hotel website (unfortunately forget which one) and got an excellent deal. Location is superb if you want to break up a long journey with a stop over in Amsterdam. Central and literally across the road from the train station. The room service food quality was quite bad though but service itself was prompt and friendly. Reception staff very helpful and really do bend over backwards for clients. All in all had a lovely stay at this hotel. Would definately recommend it.

After reading mixed reviews I decided to stay here anyway. Partly because of the location, and partly because of the leisure facilities. I booked my room direct with the hotel and did pay and extortionate 390 euros per night. This was for an executive suite. MY first impression was the very friendly hotel staff. I walked in my room and was pleasantly suprised by the very large and well appointed room. I was quite happy.

The following moring I decided to take half an hour in the sauna. Shocked to find a 9 euro charge to use it. Not only that 11euros an hour for the gym.

After returning to my room after the first day i found the housekeeping very poor. The bed looked like it had be straightened as opposed to made. Bathroom had not at all been cleaned. and there was a glass that i had used still on the worktop. This stayed there for the whole 3 days.

The second day the bed was infact changed (had spilt juice on the pillow) altho the cover was left in a heap on the sofa.

Also lots of earyl moring noise for building work outside.

Great location for centre of amsterdam.

Excellent reception stafff.

Poor house keeping.

Good breakfast (20 euros though)