Derde Helmersstraat 47A-Hs, Amsterdam, Netherlands | (888) 962-8097
Beguiling bed and breakfast in a row house
Situated in the elegant Oud-West (Old West) neighborhood
Near the canals, Vondelpark, the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and lively nightlife at Leidseplein Square
Charming, sophisticated rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and plush beds
Ample free breakfast
Friendly, helpful, multilingual hosts
No elevator
No full restaurant
A charming two-room bed and breakfast, Le Quartier Sonang is located in the elegant residential Helmersbuurt neighborhood of the Oud-West (Old West) District. The canals are one and a half blocks east and north. Le Quartier offers an ample free breakfast and stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-panel TVs, and plush beds. The hosts are exceedingly friendly, and will help with sightseeing plans. Le Quartier Sonang is a good choice for travelers who don't need the full facilities of a hotel, and want a quiet location near the canal, Leidseplein nightlife, and Rijksmuseum.
Scene
Charming two-room bed and breakfast with friendly, available hosts
An intimate, delightful bed and breakfast on a pleasant street of row houses, Le Quartier Sonang offers two bright and airy rooms with plush beds, artwork, seating, and balconies. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and Nespresso machines. There aren't any public spaces to speak of (breakfast is delivered to the rooms), but the hosts are eager to make guests feel at home and will help with sightseeing excursions, tram and train schedules, bike rental, and more.
Location
In an elegant neighborhood, walking distance to Leidseplein and Rijksmuseum
Le Quartier Sonang is on a quiet residential street of terraced row houses with balconies, in the Helmbersbuurt neighborhood in the Oud-West (Old West) District of Amsterdam. The green expanse of Vondelpark is six blocks southwest, and the Museum Quarter (Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, and Van Gogh Museum) are about six blocks south. Leidseplein Square with its nightlife is a short stroll east, while the Anne Frank House and Westerkerk Church are one mile north. Le Quartier Sonang is 8.5 miles northeast of Schiphol Amsterdam Airport.
Rooms
Bright, airy, and spacious rooms with plush beds and free Wi-Fi
The two rooms at Le Quartier Sonang are bright -- both have huge windows -- airy, and spacious, and measure about 270 square feet each. They're homey and attractive, with wood floors, rich print accents (such as rugs and bed throws), and thoughtful artwork; they look like the guestrooms of a sophisticated world traveler who decorated with items picked up around the globe. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, Nespresso machines, and flat-screen TVs with built-in DVD players. Each room has daily housekeeping, a private bathroom with walk-in shower, and and balcony. Bedding is made of ecologic materials and is extra plush, with thick mattresses, cotton mattress covers, and goose-down mattress toppers.
Features
Delicious free breakfast and engaging hosts
The ample free breakfast at Le Quartier Sonang is delivered to the rooms and includes croissants, fresh bread, cheese, fruit, coffee, yogurt, juice, and more. Like most small bed and breakfasts, Quartier Sonang lacks the facilities of a hotel -- there's no pool, fitness center, business center, or restaurant -- but the gracious hosts provide thoughtful extras, such as flowers and helpful tourist information.