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Hotel City Garden Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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About the Hotel
162 P.C. Hooftstraat,
Amsterdam,
Netherlands,
1071,
North Holland
Hotel City Garden Amsterdam is nestled in the Oud Zuid district, known for its cultural attractions including the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. This modest hotel features a garden that offers a peaceful retreat amidst the bustling city. The hotel provides a variety of room types accommodating both solo travelers and larger groups. Its proximity to the Leidseplein makes it an ideal starting point for exploring Amsterdam's vibrant nightlife.
Location
Positioned near P.C. Hooftstraat, the hotel is close to various cultural landmarks and attractions, including the Moco Museum and The Concertgebouw. Public transport is easily accessible, with tram stops a short walk away, connecting guests to Amsterdam's central station. For added convenience, the hotel is located near Amsterdam’s largest park, Vondelpark, providing guests with both natural beauty and city excitement.
Rooms
All guestrooms at Hotel City Garden Amsterdam are equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and private bathrooms. The hotel offers options ranging from cozy single rooms perfect for solo travelers to spacious quadruple rooms accommodating up to four guests. Larger rooms include additional features like mini refrigerators and capsule coffee machines. Each room is designed for comfort, ensuring a pleasant stay for all guests.
Eat & Drink
Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet served in the bright breakfast room with a view of the garden. For other dining needs, numerous restaurants and bars are within walking distance, especially in the nearby Leidseplein area. The hotel also offers a snack and beverage machine for convenience. Daily housekeeping ensures a clean and comfortable dining environment.
Leisure & Business
Hotel City Garden provides guests with access to a computer station in the lobby featuring free internet. The hotel maintains a relaxed atmosphere, and the adjoining Vondelpark serves as a perfect location for a leisurely stroll or relaxation. For those traveling for business or leisure, the front desk staff offer assistance with nearby attractions and events.
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Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
68%
liked the hotel and would stay again
clean
friendly staff
no windows
cold rooms
6.8/10
Nice
Rooms
6.4
Location
8.5
Service
7.3
Dining
6.0
Guest reviews
6.8/10
based on 24 reviews
7.0
7.0/10 based on 4243 reviews
Bernard
United Kingdom,
April
2024
5.4/10
The quad room at Hotel City Garden was in the basement, offering a less than ideal stay for my family. The service was a mix of intrusions and friendliness, making it an average experience overall.
Rooms
5.0
Staying in the basement quad room was not the most pleasant experience for our family.
Service
5.0
Although the staff tried to be helpful, they sometimes let themselves into my room without knocking, which was quite unsettling.
Location
7.0
The location, next to Vondelpark, is great for nature lovers, but it may not be the best choice for everyone.
Dining
6.0
The dining options lacked variety, which was a downside, especially for those with specific preferences.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel lacked standout facilities, providing only basic amenities during our stay.
Michael
United Kingdom,
March
2024
7.8/10
The hotel is located within walking distance to the city center, perfect for those who prefer a quieter setting. The rooms are nicely decorated with a modern design, clean, and tidy, although they tended to be cold even with the heating on. The staff are lovely, extremely helpful with tips for nearby places, and the good breakfast makes for a pleasant stay. However, some rooms are small and lack windows, impacting the overall experience.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms with 2 single beds are nicely decorated with a modern design and were clean and tidy, but they were constantly cold even with the heating on.
Service
8.0
The staff are lovely and extremely helpful with tips for nearby places, and the good breakfast adds to the positive service experience.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, close to the tram and bus stop, within walking distance to the city center, and great for those not wanting to be too close to the bustle of the center.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good, although it could offer more variety in warm food selections for breakfast, with good value for the price.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel provides good facilities overall.
clean
no windows
Mervyn
United Kingdom,
March
2024
7.2/10
The hotel is situated in a wonderful location, near major museums, a lovely park, and public transportation. The rooms were nice and clean with a slight safety concern due to low windows. The staff were friendly and helpful, but the dining experience was ordinary. The location stands out as the best feature of this property.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were nice and clean, but with a safety concern due to the low windows. Slightly small for a two-bedroom setup typical of European hotels.
Service
8.0
The staff were very friendly and checked on room availability. Housekeeping was satisfactory.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location near major museums, a lovely park, and public transportation was wonderful. The highlight of the property.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was very ordinary, lacking any standout features.
Facilities
7.0
Basic facilities were available for a comfortable stay.
James
United States of America,
March
2024
7.0/10
Although the rooms were very small and not very practically furnished, my stay was enjoyable overall with spacious and cozy accommodations featuring a large TV and en-suite. The service, while not outstanding, did include helpful recommendations for transportation options. The hotel's prime location near the main museums and transportation was a major highlight. The dining options were basic but satisfactory. Overall, the hotel provided good value for the money.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were small but very spacious and cozy with a large TV and en-suite.
Service
6.0
The service was satisfactory, with helpful recommendations provided.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location near the main museums and transportation was a major highlight.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were basic but nice.
Facilities
The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.
Great location
Small rooms
Cecil
United Kingdom,
March
2024
7.6/10
The hotel has a great location, close to the canals and old town, making it ideal for exploring Amsterdam. The rooms are clean and comfortable, suitable for a short stay despite being small for a family of four. The service was a bit cold at times, but there were standout staff members. Dining options could use improvement, and the breakfast lacked variety. The proximity to key attractions and transportation links makes up for any shortcomings.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms, though not large, were clean and comfortable, perfect for a short stay.
Service
7.0
Although there were some cold encounters, there were standout staff members, especially at the reception and during breakfast.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is excellent, close to the canals, old town, and convenient transportation options.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience could use improvement, especially in terms of variety and quality of hot food.
Facilities
The hotel lacks some dining variety but makes up in proximity to key attractions and transportation links.
William
United Kingdom,
February
2024
6.4/10
The hotel was decently priced at 125 euros for two nights, but the rooms in the basement with small windows and extremely small beds were not ideal. The service seemed helpful and friendly, although there were some issues with the staff not properly cleaning the bathroom and appearing unhappy. The location was the highlight, being close to the park and Leidseplein, with a comfy bed and nice view from the second floor. Overall, the hotel had some positives but also some drawbacks to consider.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms were perfect for two girls for two nights, although the small beds could barely fit a grown human being.
Service
7.0
The service was very helpful and friendly, despite some staff seeming like they were doing guests a favor.
Location
8.0
The hotel's great location near the park and Leidseplein was brilliant.
Dining
5.0
Facilities
7.0
Tommy
United Kingdom,
February
2024
7.6/10
I loved staying at this hotel as it was conveniently located right next to Vondelpark. The rooms were very nice and cozy, but I have to admit they were super tiny, especially for the price paid. The service was excellent overall, with a very welcoming and attentive staff. The location couldn't have been better, just a few minutes from Vondelpark and Museumplein. The dining options were decent, although I wish there were more choices. The facilities were good, but some areas could use a bit of improvement.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were very nice and good to be next to Vondelpark, but super tiny for the price.
Service
9.0
The staff was very welcoming and attentive.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect, just a few minutes from Vondelpark and Museumplein.
Dining
6.0
The dining was okay, but could use more selection.
Facilities
7.0
Overall, the facilities were decent.
John
United Kingdom,
February
2024
6.2/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The location was great for museums and close to tram stops, making it convenient for exploring Amsterdam. However, the room was uncomfortably small for three people. The service was helpful, but there were attempts to raise the price. Dining options were basic, and the proximity to park and art museums was a plus.
Rooms
5.0
The room was very small and uncomfortable for three people.
Service
7.0
The staff was helpful but tried to convince me to rebook at a higher price.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was good for museums and close to public transportation.
Dining
6.0
Dining options were basic, but the hotel's proximity to attractions and good restaurants compensated for it.
Facilities
Basic facilities without specific praise or criticism.
Harry
United Kingdom,
February
2024
7.8/10
My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms, while a bit warm and not very soundproof, had a very comfortable bed. The front windows raised some safety concerns due to their design. The service from the staff was exceptional and very cooperative, offering help without any extra charge. The location was fantastic, close to major attractions and public transport. Overall, a good value for the price paid.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were a bit warm and not soundproof, but the bed was very comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly cooperative and helpful without any extra charge.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was great, close to key attractions and public transport.
Dining
6.0
Facilities
Pete
United Kingdom,
December
2023
7.4/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were nicely decorated with modern design but lacked in cleanliness and comfort. The service was efficient and pleasant overall, yet there was room for improvement in some interactions. The location was superb, offering easy access to Vondelpark and high-end stores, perfect for exploring different parts of Amsterdam. The dining experience was decent but could use more variety. Overall, the facilities met basic standards, though some areas needed attention.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms are nicely decorated with modern design.
Service
8.0
The service was efficient and pleasant overall.
Location
9.0
The location is superb, offering easy access to Vondelpark and high-end stores.
Dining
6.0
The dining was decent but could use more variety.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities met basic standards.
Martin
United Kingdom,
December
2023
7.2/10
The hotel is cozy and clean, making it feel like home, although the rooms are a bit small and not soundproof. The service is exceptional with helpful staff always ready to assist. The location is convenient with easy access to transportation and attractions, but the dining options could be more varied. Overall, a decent value for money stay.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were really clean and tidy, providing a cozy atmosphere.
Service
9.0
The service was amazing, with staff going above and beyond to assist guests.
Location
8.0
The location is the best feature, close to major attractions and transportation options.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were limited and could benefit from more variety.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers essential facilities for a comfortable stay.
Joseph
United Kingdom,
December
2023
7.2/10
The hotel is in a wonderful location close to the center with great prices. The rooms were very small and in need of a deep clean, but surprisingly warm and comfortable with private bathrooms. The service was incredibly helpful and friendly, although some attempts to alter the booking for a higher price were noted. The location is superb, right next to Vondelpark and close to main museums and transportation. The dining options were basic but nice, with room for improvement in variety. Overall, a mixed experience with great potential.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were very small but surprisingly warm and comfortable with private bathrooms.
Service
7.0
The service was incredibly helpful and some attempts to alter the booking for higher prices were observed.
Location
9.0
The location was amazing, right next to Vondelpark and close to main museums and transportation.
Dining
6.0
The dining was basic but nice, with room for improvement in variety.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were sufficient but could be enhanced.
Comfortable rooms
Small rooms
Mark
United Kingdom,
December
2023
6.8/10
The hotel is centrally located, offering convenience to major tourist spots, but the rooms are below the standards of a three-star European hotel. The service is helpful overall, but there were instances of staff behavior that raised concerns. The location is very convenient, with easy access to public transportation and key attractions.
Rooms
6.0
The room I stayed in was in the basement without a window, which felt a bit cramped for older travelers with lots of luggage. However, it had a good-sized layout and a great shower.
Service
7.0
The staff was proactive in organizing tours and providing information, although we encountered a situation where one staff member was preoccupied with their phone upon our arrival.
Location
8.0
The hotel is situated in a great area near major tourist attractions, public transportation, and beautiful parks. It was easy to reach key places either by walking or a short tram ride.
Dining
7.0
Additionally, some construction works affected the Wi-Fi connection, causing inconvenience.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offers basic facilities suitable for a short stay, but there were maintenance issues affecting the Wi-Fi during our visit.
Geoffrey
United Kingdom,
November
2023
7.0/10
I had a pleasant stay overall, but there were a few drawbacks. The rooms had everything needed but could get noisy at times due to the fan. The service was adequate, but there were missed opportunities for improvement. The location was advantageous for exploring the area. The dining experience was good but could use more breakfast options. The facilities met basic needs.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms had everything needed, but it could be noisy at night sometimes. The small fan was not very effective.
Service
6.0
The service was decent, but there were missed opportunities to enhance the guest experience.
Location
8.0
The location was advantageous, near a beautiful park and within walking distance to the tram station, making it convenient to explore the area.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was satisfactory, but more breakfast options would have been appreciated, especially for guests with early morning commitments.
Facilities
7.0
The basic facilities met my needs during the stay.
Daniel
United States of America,
November
2023
6.8/10
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms were nicely finished with a good shower and comfy beds, but unfortunately, they were not as clean as expected, the beds were not comfortable, and the safe and phone were not working. Additionally, the noise level was quite high during my stay.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were nicely finished with a good shower and very comfy beds, but not as clean as expected, beds were not comfortable, and the safe and phone were not working. Also, the noise level was high.
Service
7.0
The staff at the hotel are friendly, but some seemed to lack enthusiasm for service. However, they did provide useful information when needed.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is everything as it offers easy access to the city center and public transport. It is close to Vondel Park, making it beautiful, quiet, yet not far from busy areas.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was nice but could use more warm food options. The breakfast buffet was great with a variety of choices, even though some warm options like sausages, bacon, or baked beans were lacking.
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