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NH Doelen in Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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NH Doelen
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 24
Amsterdam, Netherlands 1012 CP
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| Distinguished riverfront hotel with storied past
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Amenities | Recreation | Features | Reviews
NH Doelen Amenities
This hotel is on the banks of the Amstel River, within a 10-minute walk of the shopping and nightlife of Leidse Square and Rembrandt Square. Both a tram and taxis are stationed next to the hotel, while a bus and a train stop are within a quarter-mile. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in the lobby. Breakfast is served in a bright dining room overlooking the water.
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Recreation
Guests can explore Amsterdam by foot, tram, bus, taxi, or canal boat. Bicycle rentals are available within a half-mile for riding the bicycle-path network that crisscrosses the country. Vondelpark, 1.5 miles from the hotel, is popular for jogging, walking, cycling, and roller skating. Spread over several hundred acres, this lovely park also features outdoor cafés, gardens, duck ponds, a playground, and wide open spaces for soccer, Frisbee, or soaking up the sun. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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Features
What to expect: With just 85 rooms, the NH Doelen has the feel of a private mansion. A domed clock crowns the impressive redbrick and stone building, originally part of the city’s 16th-century ramparts. The six-story atrium lobby, ringed by galleries, features delicate molding, gold-leaf decoration, a grandfather clock, and grey marble floors. Over the years, the hotel has hosted such illustrious guests as Elisabeth (Sissy), the 19th-century Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary. It is also at this site where Rembrandt purportedly painted his famous Nightwatch. The Doelen’s quiet location on a side street in the center of town makes it a popular choice for vacationers and business travelers. Amenity highlights: The hotel’s sunny breakfast room, with large windows overlooking the Amstel River, serves a daily buffet breakfast. Insider tip: Two blocks from the hotel is the Old University at Oude Manhuispoort, with a covered passageway where visitors can browse the outdoor booksellers.
A buffet breakfast is served each morning in the sunny dining room overlooking the water (surcharge). The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but numerous dining options are within the surrounding area. Nearby restaurants:
Café de Jaren
Restaurant Vermeer
Indra Pudra
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NH Doelen Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for NH Doelen
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Overall: 3.92 |
Service
3.85 |
Condition
3.54 |
Cleanliness
4.15 |
Comfort
3.85 |
Recommend
76.92 % |
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| Disappointed, good location, but go elsewhere |
Overall: 2 |
Service
4 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
No |
| room was very disappointing - smudges and tears on wallpaper; thin, old towels, furniture faded;lounge smokey with uncomfortable furniture, not a place you would sit in; even staff admitted it was dumpy. when i called to ask for different rm, they offered transfer to another hotel in their chain, but none had canal views.they did give us complimentary breakfast. Hotel is in very good location, and we had nice canal view with large open windows, it just is not the standard for boutique hotel we have found in other places. if you are looking for upscale charm, go elsewhere.
Reviewed by traveler from South Bend, IN on August 19, 2006 |
| very good location |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Very good location, easy to access by walking, nice cafe nearby, basic room and medium quality service, convenient as long as you are ready to spend most of the time out of the room
Reviewed by traveler from Istanbul on August 9, 2006 |
| Excellent location, Beautiful Hotel |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This is what you expect from a hotel, whether you are getting a deal through expedia or not. Beautiful on the inside and out. Excellent location, close to everything. Dining room is charming overlooking a canal, though you can eat cheaper elsewhere, sometimes you don't want to bother searching for somewhere to eat, so it's worth it for the convenience. Staff are friendly, helpful and courteous,even looking up things for us on their computer to help us find something. Couldn't recommend this hotel more.
Reviewed by traveler from San Francisco, CA. on March 29, 2006 |
| Looking Forward to Next Visit |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Recently made my second trip to the Dam and could not have been happier. I chose the Doelen after seeing it from across the canal back in 04. Not only is it beautiful but its service is outstanding. The staff was friendly, proffessional and responsive to my every need from the moment I arrived till the airport shuttle (that they arranged for me) pick up. The room was clean and surprissingly very quiet (even as the housekeeping staff went about there work), fine room amenities, and the bed is extremely comfortable. As others have reported the location is in a lovely area in the city with many resturants and entertainment options. One thing I must report is how addicting the hotel's coffee shop is. Waking up each day and enjoying a great tasting capuccino while looking out onto the canal is one of my fondest memories.
Reviewed by traveler from New Jersey on January 22, 2006 |
| Nice Central Hotel |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This was the second time we stayed at the Doelon. We love the central location, it makes the walking around town a breeze. The rooms are very comfortable (very soft beds)and the hotel itself is beautiful. we would recommend this hotel and we will stay there again ourselves.
Reviewed by traveler from Miami, FL on January 4, 2006 |
| Not impressed |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| This hotel is in a convinient location, and that's about it. I got a smoking room when I requested for non-smoking. I requested for a room change, but the lady at the front desk never got back to me. I was put in a probably the worst room in the hotel. It was noisy, small, and not even at alarm clock. Also, only one elevator and it is extremely slow. Luckily I was on the first floor, so I was able to use the stair. If you want a comfortable stay, I do not recommend this hotel.
Reviewed by traveler from New York, NY on December 8, 2005 |
| Just right! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel was perfectly located - within walking or a short tram ride to everything we wanted to visit. Room was small by supersized American standards, but charming - overlooked the canal - great view. Very clean. Friendly staff, nice (although pricey) breakfast available. I'd go back in a heartbeat.
Reviewed by traveler from Oxford, PA on November 30, 2005 |
| Extremely Satisfied |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This was a lovely hotel and was centrally located in the city. We stayed at many hotels and this by far was one of the best. Not only was it tastefully decorated but was very comfortable. The staff was also one of the best that we have experienced. We would definitely stay at the Doelen on our next trip.
Reviewed by traveler from CA on November 10, 2005 |
| Good hotel |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Located within walking distance of Dam Square (5-10 minutes) Within 1 block of tram line. Helpful & courteous front desk staff, clean comfortable rooms. Offers shuttle service to airport from hotel 11 euro ea. Would stay there again.
Reviewed by traveler from Nashua, NH on May 10, 2005 |
| Fantastic location and view |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel exterior and lobby were spectacular and the location could not have been more convenient to the sites in Amsterdam. By US standards though, the room was VERY tiny - less than 12 by 12. However, it was very well appointed and had all the necessary ammenities. The bathroom and decor could have used some updating but the view made it all worth it. If you go in the summer, I only saw a fan in the room, no A/C.
Reviewed by traveler from Medina, OH on April 27, 2005 |
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