CITYVIEW HOTEL, Amsterdam

The hotel is situated in a central yet quiet area of Amsterdam, giving easy access on foot to almost all major attractions. Amsterdam Central Station is an 8-minute walk, providing direct train connections to Schiphol Airport (16 km) and beyond. Dam Square is a 13-minute walk, Rembrandt House is 2 km away, and the Anne Frank House is under 1 km. The neighborhood around Haarlemmerstraat has many restaurants, bars, and bicycle rental shops, making it ideal for exploring the city without needing a car. The street is quiet at night despite the central location.

All rooms feature a private bathroom with a shower (no door, so water splashes out), free toiletries, hairdryer, and a tiny sink. The rooms are described as very small - single rooms are particularly tight, with limited luggage space. The bed is elevated, requiring some effort to get in. Some double rooms have a single small window or a glass wall dividing the bathroom from the room, limiting privacy unless curtains are drawn. Noise can be an issue: rooms near the reception and entrance are disrupted by foot traffic, and thin walls carry sound from neighboring rooms. The air conditioning system also provides heating. A lift is available but very compact.

The hotel provides a self-service breakfast option in the basement: a coffee machine for hot drinks (available all day) and wrapped pastries each morning. There is no hot or cooked breakfast. For a wider selection, the surrounding Haarlemmerstraat area has numerous restaurants, including Thai & Co, Stout, Bake my Day, and Hick's Diner, all within a 5-minute walk.

The hotel does not have a pool, gym, or spa. However, its location on a quiet street near Haarlemmerstraat offers immediate access to Amsterdam's canal area, restaurants, bars, and cultural sites. Boating is available in the surrounding area via rental, and the central station is a short walk away for day trips.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. The 24-hour front desk allows flexible check-in and check-out, including early arrivals and late departures if the room is available. Luggage storage is free for before check-in or after checkout. The hotel has a lift, daily housekeeping, and security features including CCTV and key card access. Private check-in/check-out is standard. There is no on-site parking; street parking is virtually nonexistent, and the nearest public parking is at the Central Station. Pets are not allowed. Payments can be made in cash or by card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners, JCB, Maestro). The hotel is adults-only and non-smoking.