the rooms are nicely done (new renovation), but that's about it:
- service people at hotel are completely unknowledgeable, they must be students who have not been properly trained - this is where the hotel has a real problem. they don't know how to print a proper bill, etc..and are unfriendly and harsh on top, preferring to smoke in the lobby lounge instead of giving good service
- no WLAN in rooms
- the rooms are TINY

Spent a long weekend at the Times Hotel in a canal room on the top floor. The room was built into the roof, so tall people would have to duck under some of the beams, but at 5'3" i had no problems! (My boyfriend is 6 ft and there was only the beam by the front door that he had to duck under, but the room was big enough that you didn't need to go near it again!) Painted blue, with a print on one of the walls, the room was kinda quirky. It was quite spacious, with a cute bathroom which was clean and modern. Fresh towels were provided each day, but the rooms were not tidied during our stay.

The front desk was always friendly, and its 24 hours, which gives you peace of mind. There are wi-fi internet facilities in the hotel, however I didn't have my laptop with me, so they let me use their computer to check into my flight!

Didn't try the breakfast in the hotel, although it looked good, but wanted to get out and about so didn't try it out. Its an additional €10 for breakfast.

We paid €427 for the 3 night stay. It wasn't cheap, but it was good quality, in a good location with friendly service. I would stay again, and would definitely recommend to my friends.

I stayed at The Times Hotel in November '06 while visiting a trade fair in Amsterdam. I booked on the internet and was happy with my choice of hotel having read the reviews, I had a canal view room costing 200 euro per night. The reception is tiny and includes the few small tables at which breakfast is served. The bedroom was clean and reasonably spacious but street noise ensured a very early morning call. The decor was minimalist, bed was comfartable and bathroom ok. There were no other facilities as far as I could see. I didnt have breakfast which was not included in the bill. On paying my bill for 210 euro approx I felt I had been ripped off, this is not a 200 euro a night hotel and the experience left a bad taste on what otherwise was a very enjoyable trip.

Stayed at the Times for 3 nights, had a room on the 3rd floor facing the canal so lovely view. The room was very unusually decorated with 1 wall completely covered with some form of 17th - 18th century painting (wallpaper) - fantastic! The beds were very comfortable, bathroom very clean and modern. There were a few cigarette burns on the carpet but overall the room was clean. Good location, only 5 minute walk from Dam square and friendly staff on reception all hours. There is also a very small but very nice coffee shop about 100m down the street - good way to end a day of sightseeing!