Nh City Centre Hotel Amsterdam

I went over with another female colleague/friend for 2 nights. On arrival we got a bit lost but then found it ok. We arrived around 2pm so put our luggage in a holding room where they give you a ticket for each item and then had a walk around until check in time at 3pm. We asked for a twin room with a canal view. The room was small but fine as we were only there 2 nights. The 2 beds were together which were a little too close. You get complimentry soap, shampoo & shower gel - the soap is lovely. The reception staff were always friendly and courteous and the sweets in the glass jar on reception were very nice. We found the local bars and restaurants very good. The food was great at Luxembourg (turn right out of entrance) and there was a band on. For our other meals we ate either in town or in Leidseplein. After a canal tour we walked back to the hotel from Centraal Station and found a Red Light Area at the bottom of Spuistraat which was a bit of a surprise as we...... Read more

At the time, there was construction so there was noise outside my intitial room assignment. They were very prompt about changing my room. However, the second room, had NO view at all and was very dark therefore. I got the sense that pre-paid customers received terrible rooms because they knew they already had you. Its a nice hotel, but they make you pay separately for using the gym, which was a bit pricey.