Hotel Linda - Amsterdam, Netherlands 

Better than expected
Posted: Sat, Jul 05 2008
I was a little bit wary about this hotel from reading other reviews about bugs and such, but I am glad I went with the flow and stayed at this hotel. Some people complained about the distance from the red light area, but if you get tram tickets (right outside Centraal Station at the iTourist center) for three or four days (unlimited) then hop on the 4, 24, or 25 you are straight into town in less than five minutes. And the trams run pretty much all the time. The only frustrating thing about this hotel were the tiny endless stairs, but we are relatively young and were able to walk up no problem. Tiny but clean room with private bath. Would definitely stay again!!

Bed Bugs
Posted: Mon, Jun 30 2008
Myself and my friend stayed in this hotel in May 08. Our room (101) was small, the view was non-existent, and the room was hot. It was a last minute deal and was convenient for the city centre so we thought it would be OK. After 3 nights we were COVERED in bites - we initially thought this was mosquitos but it became clear that it was actually bed bugs. There were blood stains on the sheets (we now realise from squashed bugs) - we asked for them to be changed, which they were, but it did not help the situation. We found a number of bugs in the bed and there were also suspicious black splats against the wall. Judging from the some of the other reviews, there is definitely a problem with insects at this hotel - but appears to be confined to certain rooms. We have both returned to work with nasty red spots all over our face, necks and arms. It is not just the odd bite - we are covered - which suggests a serious infestation. Please do not stay here. If you have already booked and they try and give you room 101 - SAY NO!