DE HERBERT AMSTERDAM - FORMERLY FRANCE HOTEL, Amsterdam

The hotel's central position places you steps from the main train station, making airport transfers via Schiphol direct and simple. The surrounding streets are filled with international restaurants, bars, and cafes. Trams 5, 16 and 24 at the station provide direct access to Museum Square. The immediate area is lively, particularly at night, so rooms facing the street can experience noise. The hotel is also close to the Oudezijds Kolk canal and the Basilica of St. Nicholas.

The hotel offers single, double, twin, triple, and quadruple rooms. Air conditioning is listed as a feature, but its reliability can vary. Rooms with windows are primarily in the Comfort and Deluxe categories, with Deluxe rooms offering canal views. Budget rooms and some standard rooms have no window or only a small, high, or frosted-glass window, which can lead to a stuffy and dark environment. Standard rooms are noted as being small, and the furniture and decor are basic and dated. Bathrooms are compact; some have a shower over a small tub with a curtain, and water drainage can be slow. Electrical kettles are available in some room types. The hotel has a lift, but there are a few steps to access the reception and elevator, and the ground-floor rooms require navigating 6 stairs. Daily housekeeping is free.

The hotel no longer offers breakfast of any kind. The reception can suggest nearby breakfast spots. For drinks, there is a bar on site and an adjoining Irish pub. A vending machine with snacks and drinks is located in the lobby, and coffee facilities are also available there. The surrounding area has a high concentration of restaurants within a 300-metre walk, including steakhouse, Argentinian, Portuguese, Greek, Thai, and Malaysian options.

WiFi is free in all areas. The 24-hour front desk offers private check-in/check-out and can assist with arranging car hire, public transport tickets, and bicycle rental (all for an additional charge). Luggage storage is available free of charge. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV, and key card access. A lift is present but requires navigating a few steps at the entrance. The hotel is non-smoking throughout. Cots are available upon request; pets are not allowed. Accepted payment methods include all major credit cards.