Apollo Hotel Amsterdam a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

"We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, during our stay from Oct 20th-22nd, and I can honestly say it exceeded every expectation! From the moment we received our reservation confirmation email (beautifully presented and crystal clear) to the second we checked out, the experience was flawless. The booking process through their website was seamless, and the confirmation arrived instantly with all the details we needed – even a lovely personal welcome note. The hotel itself is stunning. The location on the Apollolaan is perfect – quiet yet just a short tram ride or pleasant 20-minute walk to the Museumplein, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, and the vibrant heart of Amsterdam. The canal views from many rooms are gorgeous, especially at sunset. Our room (a Canal View Deluxe) was spacious, modern, spotlessly clean, and incredibly comfortable. The staff deserve special mention – every single person we interacted with was genuinely warm, professional, and helpful. From the front desk team who upgraded us (thank you!), to the breakfast staff who remembered our coffee preferences, and the concierge who gave us perfect local recommendations – they truly made us feel welcome. Breakfast at La Sirène is outstanding – generous selection, excellent quality, and a beautiful setting overlooking the canal. We also enjoyed a fantastic dinner at the hotel’s restaurant one evening – the food, service, and atmosphere were all top-notch. Everything about this hotel feels polished, thoughtful, and upscale without being pretentious. It’s the perfect blend of Amsterdam charm and refined modern luxury. We’ve already started planning our return visit. If you’re looking for a 5-star experience in Amsterdam that feels personal rather than corporate, the Apollo Hotel (Tribute Portfolio) is an absolute gem. Highly, highly recommended – 5 enthusiastic stars!"

"I have mixed feelings about this hotel, but overall it is not up to the standards one would expect from a Marriott-affiliated property, particularly for business travel. The location is excellent, and the restaurant options are fine. Breakfast is decent but unremarkable. There is a limited à la carte menu, however there is no real table service. Guests must locate staff to place orders, and coffee is obtained from a self-service machine, which feels more casual than expected for this category. Check-in was the most disappointing part of the stay. I arrived at 11:00 AM from the U.S. and was told my room was not ready. While I understand that official check-in is at 3:00 PM, the hotel made little effort to accommodate an earlier room despite appearing far from full. I also explained that I had a business meeting and needed a place to change and freshen up, yet no alternative facilities (changing room, shower, gym access) were offered. When I checked again at 1:30 PM, there was still no progress, and I was simply given a voucher for a beer or wine, which did not address the situation. As a Marriott Gold member, this was disappointing. The room itself was acceptable with a nice canal view, though small and seemingly no larger than a standard room despite being an upgraded category. The bed was squeaky, and the area rug appeared soiled and dated. The major issue was noise. On my final night, sleep was nearly impossible due to loud footfall from the room above, which continued well into the night, including around 4:00 AM. Even using a white-noise app did not help. On other nights, I could hear people talking late at night outside my room, likely from the canal-side patio area. The hotel appears to promote the restaurant as a “hip” social space, but this comes at the expense of guest comfort, especially for those needing rest. On the positive side, the hotel was clean, housekeeping was daily, and the bathroom and shower were good. Ultimately, however, the location was the strongest aspect of the stay, and the overall experience fell short of Marriott expectations."

"We stayed here for 2 nights over a weekend for an Amsterdam city break, and when we do it again we will definitely be staying here. The hotel is immaculate, very trendy and welcoming. The rooms are spacious and quiet, with robes and slippers adding the extra luxury touch. It’s a stones throw away from the city centre, and it was easy to get anywhere. Very well priced, we were blown away. The staff were amazing - special shoutout to Lianne and the concierge (we are so sorry we didn’t catch your name, but it was the lovely man who has twins). They couldn’t do enough for you, and treated us like friends. We would be recommending this hotel to anyone who goes to Amsterdam, and we definitely will be back."