Amsterdam Hotel

Set in a charming four-story Victorian house, the hotel has an attractive exterior featuring decorative wrought-iron balconies and grand pillars outside the entrance. Sleek glass doors lead into a bright lobby with a small reception desk and a seating area. There's a curved staircase with a modern striped carpet and contemporary artwork hangs on the walls. Down the hall is a small elevator and a door that leads out to a paved garden with plenty of seating. The space is bright and welcoming, and there's a selection of brochures on local attractions on display. Guests are a mix of tourists and business travelers needing easy access to the nearby Earls Court Exhibition Centre.  

The Amsterdam Hotel sits across the street from Earl's Court tube station, from where guests can reach Heathrow Airport in just over half an hour. The huge Earl's Court Exhibition Center is less than a 10-minute walk away, where a range of conferences, concerts, and exhibitions are held. Some of the world's best museums are within a 15-minute walk away, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the Science Museum. The trendy shops of High Street Kensington are within a 10-minute walk, as is a multiplex cinema. It’s a five-minute walk to two large grocery stores, and there are a great range of restaurants and bars within a short stroll from the hotel -- from large pizza chains to artsy, bohemian cafes, and an excellent Thai restaurant.

The rooms are light and bright, with a neutral and modern decor and wood flooring. Room sizes vary, some are cramped with the door right next to the bed, and others have more room. All have flat-screen TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi, safes, air-conditioning, free newspapers, and desks, and some rooms have balconies. Bathrooms are simple and clean, but some show small signs of wear and tear, such as chipped toothbrush holders. The hotel also offers well-equipped apartments with spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, sitting areas, and kitchens with microwaves, fridges, coffeemakers, and washing machines. Rooms at the back overlooking the garden are quieter, while those on the street side get some traffic noise.

A free but basic and limited continental breakfast is provided to all guests and includes cereal, toast, coffee, and juice, but little else. Guests wanting more variety can order a cooked breakfast (for a fee). Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, and there's a computer room, faxing, and photocopying services. There’s also a garden for guest use in warmer months.