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Nieuwe Kerkstraat 153, Amsterdam 1018 VL, The Netherlands
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“A Wonderful Place”

The Flying Pancake

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5 of 5 stars
jphewitt 2 contributions
Tucson, Arizona
Mar 16, 2007
161/161 found this review helpful

The Flying Pancake is a first rank bed and breakfast, ideal for tourists and professional travellers alike. Our room, the Captain's Suite, was comfortable and well-appointed, and accurately described on their web site. Eveything has a high-tech feel, from the available and free wireless internet to lighting controlled by remote control. The suite occupies a full floor (up steep and narrow stairs that somehow seemed less daunting after a day or two) in a restored 275 year old Amsterdam narrow house. We enjoyed excellent breakfasts, which magically appeared outside our door soon after we awoke each morning. We liked relaxing in the suite at the end of a long day of walking and sight-seeing. We slept well on a comfortable bed with excellent linens, with very little street noise to bother us. We were charmed by always helpful hosts Claudia and Hans and their lovely children. We couldn't have made a better choice.
The Flying Pancake is on the edge of the Plantage, easily accessible from Schiphol airport -- take the train to Centraal Station and then Tram 9. Amsterdam is a very walkable city, and we got most places that way, using the tram only a couple of times to return home at the end of a long day. The location is perfect for people who want to see the city and yet not stay in a noisy hotel in the midst of a tourist district. Staying there gives you a sense of what it might be like to live in Amsterdam. There are a number of ethnic restaurants in the Plantage, within a short walk, frequented by locals.
In short, the good things you read about The Flying Pancake on Tripadvisor.com are true. Among the scores of B&Bs we have stayed at over the last dozen years, it ranks at or very near the top. We have found the hosts are crucial to the B&B experience, and Claudia and Hans are tops in our book. We hope to return there on our next trip to Amsterdam.

  • Date of stay March 2007
  • Member since January 01, 2003
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“Loved the Flying Pancake”

The Flying Pancake

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5 of 5 stars
cosica 1 contribution
madrid
Feb 18, 2007 | Trip type: Family
178/178 found this review helpful

Great place to stay when visiting Amsterdam. Comfortable and nicely decorated spacious rooms with steam baths (we loved that, great to relax after long days of sightseeing) in a typical historic canal home. Much more interesting and pleasant than staying at a hotel and private. Claudia, the hostess, was very welcoming to our needs and extremely nice. I highly recommend it.
Susana

  • Liked — The beautiful historic canal house, the comfortable and trendy rooms and the relaxing steam bath
  • Disliked — Breakfast could be more diverse, even though the fresh orange juice and croissants were terrific
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 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 February 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since February 18, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Great stay at the Flying Pancake”

The Flying Pancake

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5 of 5 stars
JoeyEmma 3 contributions
Manchester, England
Jan 7, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
199/199 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Flying Pancake for two nights and thoroughly enjoed ourselves.

The location is quiet and only a few minutes walk away from lovely shops, bars and restuarants.

The suite was perfect with gorgeous bed linens and an amazing shower room. It was really clean and tidy. Claudia's attention to detail is amazing! We loved the little luxuries such as fresh flowers everywhere and a selection of drinks for a nightcap.

We would definitely recommend it to others, although the stairs are a bit steep for the less abled bodied or those with massive heavy suitcases!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 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 January 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since December 18, 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, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“incredible service, incredible place”

The Flying Pancake

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5 of 5 stars
steveinlaguna 1 contribution
California
Jan 4, 2007 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
192/192 found this review helpful

A great family runs this very private and upscale B & B. My room was its own apartment. The furnishings are First Class. The location is perfect, on a quiet street in down town Amsterdam. I highly recommend this place

  • Liked — the room
  • Disliked — none
  • 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 December 2006
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since July 08, 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, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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“Stay here!”

The Flying Pancake

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5 of 5 stars
E. Sanders 1 contribution
Manila
Dec 27, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
202/202 found this review helpful

My husband and I had a wonderful stay. We stayed at the top floor suite and slept in a loft. This is truly value for money. The Flying Pancake is in a quiet neighborhood, but all the sights and restaurants were within walking distance. We enjoyed walking. Claudia, host and owner, was simply super! Imagine, breakfast with fresh bread and juice brought just outside your door every morning! And espresso coffee!
The stairs are tricky, though, especially f you are on the senior side and do not relish going up narrow staircases.

  • Liked — Hospitality of the owner
  • Disliked — Narrow stairway
  • Tips/Secrets: — Less luggage!
  • 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
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2006
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since June 23, 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 teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Older travelers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Nieuwe Kerkstraat 153, Amsterdam 1018 VL, The Netherlands