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Nieuwe Kerkstraat 153, Amsterdam 1018 VL, The Netherlands
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5.0 of 5 stars 119 reviews
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“Perfect City Retreat”

The Flying Pancake

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5 of 5 stars
D9ANDEBB 1 contribution
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 7, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
119/119 found this review helpful

On our honeymoon, my wife and I spent a little over a week at The Flying Pancake. The whole trip was quite refreshing and romantic but returning to our suite after a day walking the streets of Amsterdam was everything we could have hoped for. Amazing light from large windows, amazing shower, great bed and stereo. It was the perfect place to sleep-in and then have a nice breakfast in the room complete with fresh juice. The expresso machine in the room was also easy to use and in the evening a well stocked tea box made warming up easy. We found ourselves staying in the room until much later in the morning than we would have in a traditional hotel room because it was so pleasant.

The location was really great as the neighborhood is quiet but we were just a short walk from some great cafes and the city center. Check out Puccini Cafe for lunch and then pick up some amazing chocolate at the shop next door. The crisp cool fall weather was perfect for sipping a cappuccino and then exploring all this city has to offer - remember to bring a warm coat this time of year.

  • Liked — Well appointed room and a great location
  • Disliked — A little chilly and steep stairs
  • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Visit was for Honeymoon
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since November 07, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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“fabulous bed and breakfast!”

The Flying Pancake

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5 of 5 stars
kaatAntwerp 1 contribution
Antwerp
Nov 1, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
125/126 found this review helpful

Excellent bead and breakfast. Not cheap, but worth every cent.
The hosts are very friendly, the room is not a room but rather a studio. The place is very cosy and contains everything you need and even more (dvd's, ipod ...)

  • Liked — the room/studio was big and very cosy, a bit like home
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since November 01, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
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“Great Freedom, Great Apartment”

The Flying Pancake

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5 of 5 stars
HusseyPower 1 contribution
London
Oct 30, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
128/128 found this review helpful

I booked the 2 night stay for my friend and I, as her 30th birthday present. I had looked at a wide range of hotels and b&b's in Amsterdam from The Dylan right down to more student accommodation.

I was slightly weary when I saw the prices for the Flying Pancake as they seemed so reasonable and the pictures and reviews looked so good! I wasn't disappointed.

Everything about the stay was lovely and we really felt at home and welcomed. The best things about the trip was the freedom you had from having your own front door key (and not forgetting the great steam shower!).

I will definitely be back.

  • Liked — Freedom + Comfort
  • Disliked — The duvet Cover!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since October 30, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, 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 The Flying Pancake - it deserves the best rating”

The Flying Pancake

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5 of 5 stars
TelAvivTraveller 1 contribution
Tel Aviv
Oct 12, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
132/132 found this review helpful

We just returned from a week in Amsterdam. We spent 7 nights in the top apartment in the Flying Pancake. It was lovely! The room is spacious, beautifully equipped - everything you could need or want. Claudia provides some Alciholic drinks for free, the minibar is great, as are the coffee machine, the DVD with a selection of movies,
CD's and a great sound system, and the books and guideboks.

Claudia is gracious, helpful but not intrusive, knowledgable and very
nice.

We LOVED the Hamam - the wet Sauna in the bathroom. The steam, the space, the experience - were lovely and refreshing and back home here we really miss our 10 minutes a day in the Sauna.

I agree with all the reviews below regarding the location, the breakfast - Claudia's attention to detail and willingness to help.

Stay there! You will LOVE it.

  • Liked — Everything
  • Disliked — Not enough closet space
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since October 12, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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“Exceeded all expectations”

The Flying Pancake

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5 of 5 stars
SueFrance 2 contributions
Aude
Oct 8, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
132/132 found this review helpful

The Flying Pancake really deserves its excellent Trip Advisor rating. Claudia was extremely helpful and charming. She even lent us a laptop so that we could check in on-line for our flights home.
Everything in the flat is of top quality, e.g. Bang & Olufsen Hi-Fi, Bose docking station for iPod. The sheets in particular were so good that I might have to buy some for home. We stayed in the top flat and friends stayed in the one below. This was an ideal arrangement for friends as each couple are close but independant. After a day you don't even notice the steep stairs.
It's in a pleasant quiet location near to a No9 Tram stop and plenty of good restaurants. Breakfast delivered to you door, what could be better?

  • Liked — The Quality and Claudia's helpfulness.
  • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2007
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since October 04, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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