J Fennell

Review of The American Hotel, Amsterdam

Where to start? I have nothing but positive revie...

Where to start? I have nothing but positive reviews. The hotel is situated in a very active part of the city. There is a variety of entertainment venues around, as well as restaurants, but the restaurant (Cafe American) was fine. If you order breakfast one night in advance, you can pay the discounted rate. Sure, some people might not like this and they would rather see breakfast as being included in the rate, but it is worth it. The breakfast was fantastic.

The room: it was not a disappointment at all. Black, purple, and red, not exactly my choice of colors but it was great. The room was so comfortable. The bed was king sized and the balcony was the pinnacle of the room experience. Nothing better than waking up and going out (in the cold) and drinking a coffee or tea on the balcony, watching the city wake up. I originally booked a classic room but upgraded to a deluxe with a balcony. It wasn't that much to be honest, and the staff were flexible. They were very friendly and no attitude like you might find at other hotels in Amsterdam.

*Note: don't even think about smoking. This is a non-smoking hotel. I could smell cigarettes, and other "stuff" being smoked indoors. Have some consideration for the other guests, and you won't get hit with a heavy cleaning bill.

Also, the gym downstairs in the basement was a great addition. The city trams # 1, 2 and 5 stop right outside the hotel, so this made for an excellent strategic point from which to see the city. There was some construction in the area but to be honest it didn't stop me from getting a good nights rest. Maybe because it was done in the day time when I was out. Either way, this has been by far the greatest experience I have had in staying in Amsterdam. I would most definitely stay here again.