Excellent location, a two-minute walk from Leidseplein
Set in an old 17th-century canal house
All rooms include flat-screen TVs, phone, and safes
Spacious lobby and breakfast room
Breakfast buffet for a fee
Front desk serves alcoholic drinks and refreshments
Bike rentals available
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Housekeeping and maintenance can be issues
Tiny, basic rooms with no air-conditioning
No minibars or electric kettles in rooms
Noise carries between rooms
Fee for breakfast
The Quentin Hotel is a 83-room budget property set in an old 17th-century canal house. Geared toward tourists, it's a two-minute walk from Leidseplein and many attractions are within an easy stroll. It's a good option for tourists on a budget, though guests rooms are small and basic, with minimal amenities, such as flat-screen TVs, phones, and safes. None of the rooms are air-conditioned and minibars are lacking. Cleanliness can also be an issue. The hotel offers a daily breakfast buffet for a fee, and drinks can be bought from the front desk, but there's no restaurant. Bike rentals are available, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. For a hotel with an authentic Dutch restaurant and bar, travelers should try the Hotel Prins Hendrick instead, which is near Centraal Station.
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Scene
Old 17th-century Dutch canal house with modern decor
Overlooking Amsterdam's famous canal, this 17th-century hotel has typical protruding bay windows and a grand pillared doorway, making a fine and classic first impression. Inside, the lobby is spacious and bright, owing to the property's large windows that let in plenty of natural light. The space has some lovely original features, like carved high ceilings, though the decor is modern with a few quirky touches, such as rock n' roll portraits hanging on the wall. The lobby is the only real communal area in the hotel, and it doubles up as a breakfast room in the mornings. The hotel rarely feels busy, as most guests use it for sleeping, choosing to head out and explore the city during the day. The hotel attracts a lot of tourists, with many small groups on short stay visits.
Location
In the Central Canal District, a two-minute walk from Leidseplein
The Quentin Hotel is situated on a small, quiet cobbled-street, overlooking the city's famous canal. Conveniently located for anyone exploring Amsterdam by foot or bike, it's a two-minute walk from Leidseplein -- one of the city's most popular tourist neighborhoods. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, and cafes in the immediate area, and many attractions are within walking distance. Vondelpark is a 20-minute walk from the hotel, while Museumplein -- home to the Stedelijk Museum, Van Gogh Museum, and Rijkmuseum -- is a 15-minute walk. The hotel is well-connected by public transportation, with trams and buses stopping within blocks. Schiphol International Airport is around a 25-minute drive from the hotel, or 30 minutes by public transport.
Rooms
Tiny rooms with basic amenities and thin walls
Rooms tend to get mixed reviews from guests, with some complaining about noise, bad smells, and shabby furnishings, though many say the rooms are OK for a short stay. All 83 rooms are tiny and modern, decorated with wooden floors, gray color schemes, and minimal furniture (the wardrobes are small). Larger family-friendly rooms are available, with some sleeping up to four people. Some rooms offer pleasant views, looking out to the canal or small garden below. As the property is old, the soundproofing is poor, with many guests complaining of thin walls and noise from neighbors. Basic amenities are provided, including flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, phones, safes, ironing facilities, and heaters -- though minibars and tea-coffee facilities are lacking. Air-conditioning is also lacking and cleanliness can be an issue. Bathrooms are small and vary in style. All include showers, toilets, and free toiletries -- though some add modern stone sinks and rainfall showerheads.
Features
Breakfast buffet (for a fee), bike rentals, and free Wi-Fi
The Quentin Hotel has minimal facilities, though guests mainly come for the budget-friendly rooms and proximity to the city center. The hotel lacks a restaurant and bar, though a daily breakfast is available for a fee. The buffet-style breakfast is pretty basic, and is served in the bright, spacious breakfast room next to the lobby. A vending machine is located in the lobby, and guests can buy tea, coffee, soft drinks, beer, wine, and snacks from the front desk. The front desk is open around the clock, and bike rentals are available for a fee. There's also a computer station in the lobby, though Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
