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very hot and loud
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2.3 |
Guest name: bdm1, Texas
Guest type: Honeymoon
stayed in May 2008
In Amsterdam for a 4-day stay. Would never recommend this hotel during warm weather as there is no AC and the room was very hot. We couldn't open the windows at night because we had a room at the front of the hotel and the street noise was so loud. Shower flooded the room resulting in a foul smell from the carpet. The king size bed was two twins pushed together resulting in a crack in the middle of the bed which you would slip in to. The breakfast was anything but grand as was our experience with this hotel. Also-very explicit porn on the TV regardless or whether it is puchased. Would not recommend for children. The only positive thing about this hotel is that you don't want to spend in time in your room as it is so uncomfortable and the great location. That being said-there are other hotels with good locations in which to stay.
My ratings for this hotel are:
3.0 Check in / front desk
1.0 Business service
1.0 Value
3.0 Service
1.0 Rooms
5.0 Location
2.0 Cleanliness
Great choice for a short break
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4.0 |
Guest name: jzx, Bradford, W.Yorkshire
Guest type: Honeymoon
stayed in Apr 2008
Quite a good location - could walk/tram to most major tourist attractions in the city. Some nice places to eat/drink close by too.
Room good value for a major European city. We went for a Deluxe room - worth the upgrade for the late check-out alone (2pm)!
Breakfast v.good, with a wide range of options, including many suitable for vegetarians.
Friendly & efficient staff on reception.
Would recommend it.
My ratings for this hotel are:
5.0 Check in / front desk
3.0 Value
4.0 Service
4.0 Rooms
4.0 Location
4.0 Cleanliness
Great location
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4.0 |
Guest name: btcLancashire, Lancashire
The train station has a facility to print a map to the hotel of your choice. We walked from the station to the Albus Grand. (Plenty of trams available for only 1.60 Euro) Once there we were upgraded as all non smoking standard rooms were full. The deluxe room was very comfortable and clean. Some road traffic noise had to be offset against the super location. Restaurants and bars close by. Staff very helpful and friendly. We did not have breakfast in the hotel but many people did. The get together restaurant did not seem to attract people in the evening but so many other interesting places close by this was not a problem. We had breakfast in Rembrandtsplein watching people catching trams and cycling around. Easy walking distance to all attractions and close by the canal boat stop. We would definitely stay there again.
My ratings for this hotel are:
4.0 Check in / front desk
4.0 Service
4.0 Rooms
4.0 Location
4.0 Cleanliness
A great base for exploring
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4.0 |
Guest name: aguycalledbruce, UK
Guest type: Honeymoon
stayed in Mar 2008
My ratings for this hotel are:
4.0 Check in / front desk
5.0 Value
4.0 Service
3.0 Rooms
5.0 Location
3.0 Cleanliness
Good location, everything else was very poor
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2.2 |
Guest name: Shdaow, Southampton
Guest type: Honeymoon
stayed in Feb 2008
This hotel is situated in a good central location, but there is nothing about it which is remotely Grand. The reception was well presented but the rooms are very basic and the 'power' shower was appalling and wasn't even good enough to wash properly with. The lift was broken twice during a 3 night stay and the cleaners were very inconsiderate every morning having a chat outside the room early in the morning. The inclusive breakfast was cold and of limited choice but certainly wasn't a full American breakfast, I would recommend eating out if you choose to stay in this hotel. The restaurant staff were generally unhelpful and rude. The TV in the room didn't work and when asking for this to be fixed the staff could not help or offer any solution like an alternative room. The hotel is located in a busy nightlife area and the road is very noisy and busy until the early hours of the morning around 4 am if the window was open the bedroom door rattled constantly. The beds were very soft and not comfortable at all. Generally very disappointing but Amsterdam is a great place to visit.
My ratings for this hotel are:
3.0 Check in / front desk
2.0 Value
1.0 Service
1.0 Rooms
4.0 Location
2.0 Cleanliness