Singel Hotel

( 3 stars , Amsterdam , Netherlands )

This hotel was as expected from reading the reviews on this site but I found it quite peaceful, except if noisy people were passing my door. We had our window open during the nights and there was no noise from outside. I was charged about 30 Euros more than quoted on the website but the only slightly annoying thing that happened during my stay was upon arrival, the desk clerk was on an "important personal call" and I had to wait about 10 mins to check in and get the key to our room. It was about a 10 min walk from Central Station and maybe 10 mins walk to Anne Franks House in the opposite direction. Everytime we walked by, the line was too long though, so we didn't get to see it. Oh, one thing I found strange, the shower has no barrier for the water around the floor (besides a shower curtain), so you have to be careful not to splash too much water around as your entire bathroom floor might get wet! Try the Patas from the vendors along the street.. steak cut fries served with mayonniase in a paper cone. They are the best after a visit to a coffeeshop! If I was to visit Amsterdam again on a budget, I might stay at this hotel, but I would prefer to upgrade.

+ Staff were very friendly and helpful. room and bathroom very comfortable and clean. breakfast was good.

The location and friendliness of the staff could not be beat, and they serve a good breakfast as well. The rooms and halls could use just a bit of TLC, but the beds are comfortable. This is a nice hotel and I would stay there again. Try for a room overlooking the canal -- we enjoyed ours.

+ Great location and really helpfull staff.the room was clean and the hotel well presented. - The beding didnt get changed often enough for my prefernce and our room had a strange ruunning water sound.

Although the quality was very good , some rooms are very dark in the back of the hotel.

- Room was very small and no storage space eg wardrobe/drawers for shirts/ladies wear etc.

Geographic position of Hotel was exactly what was wanted.Missed not having a front view over canal.Missed not having tea/coffee making facilities.Would have liked breakfast fruits and scrambled eggs available with the buffet.Had a nice meal in Los Amigos Restaurant.Cliental seemed to be on holiday.

+ The hotel is ok. staff are friendly, it's clean enough, but the room size for which i paid the equivalent of gbp100 a night was no larger than a broom closet.

Generally the hotel and the room was good. For the price I believe it should have coffee/tee making facilities in the room.

+ excellent friendly staff