The stay at the Hotel Uptown/Rookies was typically great. I have staryed here no less than 5 times and have had excellent service every time. The staff remembers me by name and addresses me every time I arrive in a very cordial manner. Especially helpful is John, who always goes the extra mile for me. This is the best value for the money that I have found in Amsterdam. I have stayed in the Grand Krasnopolsky, and have stayed here. Stay here and save your money

This was our second visit to Hotel Uptown/Hotel Rookies.

We stay at this property specifically because of their liberal smoking policies. We will continue to return because of those policies, the rates, the value and the location.

This is an easy ride from Centraal Station to Leidseplein or back to Centraal Station on the 1, 4 or 5 trams. From the tram stop, it's no more than a 5 minute walk to the Hotel.

Check in/out was easy, and the desk staff helpful.

Breakfast is across the street in its restaurant, and is adequate.

Wi-Fi is free, but you will need to give the staff your computer ip(?) address for access to the signal.

We had the luxury double, and it was clean and comfortable and quiet (last time we faced the street during world cup - not so quiet in the summer).

The location is excellent if your goal is the museums and Vondel Park. The location is just fine for us for almost everything else - but we generally walk at least 5 miles a day, and usually more like 8 miles a day. But again, tram service is readily available if you aren't inclined to walk. Get a strippenkart for the tram and everything is within an easy distance.

The patio in the back is one of my favorite features - we like to sit out there and smoke and check e-mail, update our website or write out post cards.

Very nice hotel situated in the Leidseplein area, with plenty of bars and restaurants. The location is perfect to visit the city, a walking distance from all major sites. We had a nice Luxury Twin room overlooking the beautiful hotel's terrace. The room was nice, larger than the Amsterdam standards,quiet and clean. There's a desk, a cupboard with a safe, and the beds are comfortable. Large bathroom with a tub, wich is rather unusual in hotels.
The owner was friendly and helpful, and being a small hotel, there's a "family atmosphere" that makes you feel at ease.
A great experience, we will definitely stay there next time we visit Amsterdam.

This hotel, now simply referred to as The Rookies Hotel(right off Leidseplein about 30 seconds walk to the square), has made some changes (adding the separate bar and restaurant) due to new local rules about serving alcohol in coffee shops. The hotel is above it's coffee shop, but the room we stayed in (23) was excellent, large, facing the back, and had a huge bathroom, with views to a small courtyard and The Rookie's private patio behind. Even the bathroom had a swinging door window that you could open up so that while you rested and painfully remove last night's Doner/Kebab (stay away from hot sauce), you could peacefully look at the trees out back and hear the birds sing. The bathroom was a major success, where you dont have to tuck your elbow's in just to dry yourself off! It's huge!! I will always ask for this room, it's quiet and fantastic (it's just roughly 5-10 euro each more per night). The only difference now is that you have to head across the very narrow street to the Rookies Restaurant to get your beer, as opposed to sitting at their coffee shop to smoke and sip your beer. But it didnt matter; we grabbed the smoke and did that with the beer at the restaurant seats out front of it!! No big deal!! I have been to Amsterdam 6-7 times, and this was by far the biggest room and bathroom yet. (and I usually will travel with one or two others and anything off or near Leidseplein will set you back 50euro or more each for two star and up...from my research anyway....). Staff is excellent and friendly too!! there is also a newer Smart Shop right next to it and a gift shop across. You have everything within 2 seconds, even a small little grociery store two doors down!!