Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 276, Amsterdam, Netherlands | (618) 248-8274
Mid-range hotel situated in historic canal houses
Centrally located in Canal Ring, a four-minute walk to Dam Square
Easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars, and attractions
Clean rooms with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and modern bathrooms
Rooms available for one to four people
iMacs and printer available for guest use
Free Wi-Fi throughout
24-hour front desk
Few extra property features (restaurant, bar, or gym)
Room size varies greatly; some rooms are dark
Decor throughout is somewhat dated
Some guests complain of noise
Some rooms only accessed by stairs
No AC or or coffee/tea facilities in rooms
The 61-room Nova Hotel Amsterdam is a mid-range hotel exceptionally well-located on a relatively quiet street within the Canal Ring, just a four-minute walk from Dam Square. Because the hotel is situated in a series of historic canal houses, rooms vary greatly in size, still all include mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- but no AC. Some guests complain about noise, and decor is somewhat basic and dated. The property offers few extra features -- there's no on-site restaurant or bar -- but a decent free breakfast buffet is served. Travelers may want to compare rates with other centrally located three-pearl properties, such as Best Western Dam Square Inn or RHO Hotel, both of which have bars.
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Scene
Pleasant mid-range property situated in adjoining canal houses
The Nova Hotel Amsterdam is situated among five adjoining red-brick canal houses. The lobby is small but pleasant, with black tile floors, white walls, and red accent walls which reappear as a design feature in the guest rooms. A few wicker chairs with black vinyl cushions gather around a coffee table to create a sitting area, while near the window, an iMac occupies a long wood table with chairs. Because the hotel is situated in historic buildings, room size varies greatly and, while the property has elevators, some rooms have stair-only access. Because of the location, this hotel attracts lots of tourists, including solo travelers and families.
Location
Within Canal Ring, a four-minute walk to Dam Square
The hotel is exceptionally located on a charming and relatively quiet access road off a main street within the Canal Ring. The surrounding neighborhood is full of beautiful traditional Dutch buildings, and plenty of shops, restaurants, bars, and attractions are within easy walking distance. The property is just a block from the Singel canal and two blocks from Dam Square. Most everything is in walking distance, but for sights farther out there is plenty of public transportation near the hotel, too. - Three-minute walk to Singel canal
Rooms
Basic rooms with modern bathrooms -- but no AC and some noise issues
The hotel's 61 rooms are situated across five adjoining canal houses, and vary significantly in size and layout. Guests might get a room with high ceilings and huge traditional windows, or a smaller room at the back overlooking a covered walkway with little natural light. The hotel's array of rooms can accommodate from one to four people.A standard Double Room might have neutral wall-to-wall carpeting, white walls, light wood furniture, and a deep red accent wall over the bed. "Double" beds are usually two twin beds pushed together. A few color-coordinated pieces of art on the walls help bring the look together, but the decor is pretty generic and some guests find it dated. The hotel has plans to refurbish rooms, and if the bathrooms are any indication, the update will be stylish. Updated bathrooms are modern and chic with black and white tiling, including some trendy geometric tiling in the shower and small black tiling behind a sleek square sink.Rooms include a desk or small table and a wardrobe with storage space and a safe. Other in-room amenities include a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, and free Wi-Fi -- but there's no AC or coffee/tea facilities. Bathrooms are stocked with soap dispensers, hairdryers, and towels. The biggest complaint from guests is noise, both from within the hotel and from outside, as the building is old and the windows are not double-glazed. Rooms facing away from the street tend to be quieter.
Features
Free daily breakfast buffet, but few other property features
The hotel has few extra property features, though it does serve a decent -- and free -- breakfast buffet with standard hot and cold fare like cereal, bread, and scrambled eggs. While rooms don't have coffee and tea facilities, these drinks are available in the lobby for free from a small machine. The lobby also has vending machines and two iMacs with printing capabilities for guest use. Wi-Fi is free. Reception is open 24/7, and staff can help book tours or arrange airport transport. Note that there is no on-site fitness area, bar, or restaurant.
