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Hotel Heemskerk
Y W Brouwerstraat 25, Amsterdam 1071 LH, The Netherlands
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Its fine, but hotels are expensive in Amsterdam....

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3 of 5 stars
James003 4 contributions
UK
Jun 1, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

With an excellent location, extremely friendly and helpful owner and no major complaints whatsoever, the Heemskerk is easy to recommend, and it seems almost churlish to add a few buts...
As other reviewers have said, the location is great, in a refined quiet area with museums on the foorstep and excellent transport links via the tram system.
When you arrive at central station, just jump on a tram and for one euro 20 you are there in ten minutes. Dont get a taxi, its not worth it..
Our room was compact with a small bathroom, it had the usual items such as a mini-bar, TV etc, but you have to bear in mind this is in an old building which has been converted into a hotel and so there is not the space or level of comfort or furnishings that comes with modern purpose-built hotels. For many this may be part of the charm.
However, and here is my main sole reservation, while hotels in Amsterdam are expensive, and good ones on a budget difficult to find, this is no bargain. We paid approximately 140 euros a night and for an out of city centre location (though still conveniently close it has to be said) and for the level of comfort and furnishings, it is not cheap.
Again, I stress, Amsterdam is expensive for accommodation and undoubtedly, closer to Dam Square, there will be numerous hotels which are more expensive and less cosy, but compared to other European cities, and hotels I have stayed in, on the cost to comfort ratio, this does not particularly shine.
I have no hesitation in recommending it to people who are in Amsterdam for the museums etc, rather than the pot smoking and partying, and the owners etc are superb, just dont expect if you are paying 140 euros a night to come away thinking as well as good hotel, you have found a real bargain. That may be impossible to do in Amsterdam but I suspect if we return we may look again.

And one basic bit of advice, which is completely blindingly obvious but still - everything (food, drink etc) costs three times as much in the Dam Square area as anywhere else. Blindingly obvious, but dont sit down for a beer and find yourself paying 8 euros and being surprised!

  • Liked — location
  • Disliked — price
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2007
  • Visit was for Personal event (wedding, ...)
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since July 08, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
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Really nice!

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4 of 5 stars
Marienah 13 contributions
Oslo, Norway
Nov 19, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Small, nice hotel. Had a double room with bathroom. The room was a bit small, and so was the bathroom, but I don't usually spend much time in the room so I didn't mind the smaller space.
Very friendly and helpful staff.

Did not find breakfast so great, was very few choices when i was there, so it was not worth the price if you don't have breakfast included. Grocery shop just down the road with cheap sandwiches etc.

Great location near the Van Gogh museum and tram stop.

Recommended!

  • Liked — Very friendly staff, very good location, quiet surroundings.
  • Disliked — No closet in the room.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since November 18, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Great Small Hotel

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4 of 5 stars
ErieCODoug 14 contributions
Erie, CO
Nov 4, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We only stayed in Amsterdam one night on this trip and this hotel was great. It is a small, neighborhood hotel. The front desk was very helpful and friendly. They were very accommodating in bringing in an extra bed for us. The bathroom was small (as typical for EU) but very nice and looked like it had been recently remodeled.

The location is very good for walking around the city. We loved Amsterdam and definitely recommend this hotel.

  • Liked — Helpful, friendly staff
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since November 04, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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Loved it.....

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5 of 5 stars
grace1 3 contributions
edinburgh
Aug 28, 2007 | Trip type: Family

Stayed at this wonderful hotel in July with my partner and 2 children. Our room was large and spacious with a fantastic jacuzzi bathroom. The room was quiet, clean and airy. The best part of the hotel was the delicious breakfast which the kids just adored and would have spent all day munching their way through the scrummy croissants and toast if allowed! Norman and his staff were lovely and made us feel so welcome - he was able to suggest fabulous restaurants close by including a typical dutch one and a more contemporary pizzaria.
we would definately recommend this hotel to anyone visting amsterdam - its well located for the park, museums and public transport.

  • Liked — the room and friendliness of the owner
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with young children
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since January 26, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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4 of 5 stars
Meredith5001 1 contribution
Atlanta
Jul 18, 2007 | Trip type: Family
2/2 found this review helpful

If you're looking for a small hotel with a personal touch, this is indeed it. The proprieter and his staff aim to please. Norman said, "this is your home in Amsterdam ...." and he meant it! The location is ideal: walking distance to the tram, restaurants, museums and beautiful Vondelpark (which is nothing like the hippie hang-out I remember from the 70s.)

Our room was fine. Unlike the generically-decorated Best Western we stayed in in Paris, I really felt like I was in Europe here. Four people in one room was a bit cramped. Our bathroom, complete with jaccuzi, was very nice -- but not suitable for an elderly traveler. (My 80 year old mother was afraid she was going to slip in the tub - which is where the shower was.)

Breakfast was delicious and reasonably priced. However, with the decreased value of the dollar, we thought our room was a bit pricey ..... but I would recommend it, and I would stay there again.

  • Liked — Location, location, location! Plus the owner and staff are very hands-on and helpful.
  • Disliked — A bit expensive for what it is.....
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since April 27, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Other
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Y W Brouwerstraat 25, Amsterdam 1071 LH, The Netherlands