ibis Styles Amsterdam Amstel

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  : Not a fan of the pillows with the bed... they were like couch cushions

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Bilal on the front desk was great and super helpful. The location is central enough, only a few stops to Damrak and Amsterdam Central on the tram and metro, and also RAI if you have work there. I would recommend taking trams if you can, they seem cheaper and you can just swipe your credit card in and out. Don't make the mistake I made, which was to buy a chip card at the Metro machine which was crazily overpriced just for an empty (reusable) card which you need to top up after 1 hour or 24 hours. I didn't know until my last day at Ibis that the hotel was just next to the Albert Cuyp market which has amazing poofrtjes, herring sandwiches, famous stroopwaffels, cheap cheese, souvenirs, and all sorts!! There are also at least two supermarkets nearby. I spent some 4 hours at the market shopping and eating, before rushing to my booked time slot at the Rijksmuseum just down the road. If you like Indian food or are vegetarian, Ibis is right next to one of the best vegetarian Indian restaurant chains on the planet. I would definitely stay here again if I ever had to return to this country in future.
  : The only thing is that the shower is super small and I am a petite 5"1 Asian. There were also a few steps at the entrance so take care if you have to carry heavy luggage. The neighbourhood is a bit dark and quiet at night, so if you are a solo female traveller like I was, make sure you know your way or that your data/google maps is always working. Hotels in Amsterdam dont seem to provide bottled water except for the first day so best to bring your own reusable bottle, the tap water is drinkable, so saves your euros on mineral water.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Everything!Location is perfect, if you want to avoid the city noise.The great neighborhood - Pijp, a bit local vibe and no tourists.But still centre is within walking distance.
  : Nothing.Walls are a little bit thin, but its usual for the city centre buildings.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Location near points of interests, modern vibe in an older building, breakfast, helpful staff, good-sized room for Amsterdam
  : Squeaky floors, nonfunctional mirror light in toilet (It was fixed after the weekend [Day 3])

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

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Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children