Hotel Zandbergen - Amsterdam, Netherlands 

AW
Posted: Thu, Aug 06 2009
I like the Old South neighborhood of Amsterdam, since it is close to the Vondelpark and walking distance to most of the central attractions, with convenient tram service and a nearby Albert Heijn supermarket, so I always try to stay in that neighborhood. While the staff at the Zandbergen were attentive and helpful, the hotel fell short of my expectations in several respects: 1) the single rooms all face the street, bringing the regular noise of the #2 tram every 10 minutes or so starting at 6 AM; 2) the free WiFi service was very spotty, though that may be the fault of the ISP, not the hotel; 3) the single rooms are *very* small, even by the standards of Amsterdam. My advice for single travelers is to book a double room, which is far more spacious and which faces the hotel's garden, not the street.

LM
Posted: Fri, Jul 03 2009
The service was very friendly, especially from the owner Henk. He offered lots of useful information for tourists. Steep stairs may be a problem to more mature visitors.

YC
Posted: Mon, Jun 22 2009
The location is good for the traveler. It does not located in the noisy city center,but the stop of train No.2 is nearby which directly go to the central train station through city center. And the famous Van Gogh Museum is at the walking distance(10-15 min.),which is worth to visit,especially it provid introduction in many different languages including Chinese. The quality of breakfast is good. the main problems are the space of my room is small, the water of the shower flows directly on the floor of the bathroom and the price quoted in the web. does not include 5% city tax.

KG
Posted: Mon, May 25 2009
It is an easy walk from the hotel to the Van Gogh museum; also there is a tram line on the street out front so it's easy to take it anywhere you want to go in central Amsterdam

Isobel McEwen
Posted: Tue, Apr 14 2009
Staff were extremely friendly and very hepful. Location is ideal for visiting museums and there are good restaurants and bars nearby.