Asterisk

"So….as everyone know, Amsterdam lodging is very very expensive. This was somewhat reasonably priced. The hotel is in a residential neighborhood at least a 30 min walk from most of the tourist attractions for first time visitors. The museums are around a 15-20 min walk. Consequently it’s MUCH quieter than the main tourist area. I was worried that it would be too far but it’s so much quieter it’s worth it. Plus it’s close to the Albert Cuypt market if you’re dow for that. There’s a metro station very close by and it’s an easy ride to and from the main station. I arrived very early and while my room wasn’t ready at first, it was ready after about 20 min so shout out to housekeeping. Also, Julia from the desk went above and beyond to give advice and recommendations. She was great. I was a solo traveller so I booked the single room. It’s the smallest room I’ve ever stayed in and that includes pods in NYC. But, for one person, it’s fine. There were hangars but no drawers. No fridge. No kettle. There’s a small nespresso type machine but I’m a tea drinker so even when I ran hot water, it still tasted like coffee. The bathroom was well appointed and a decent size. Has a slight “damp” smell to it because the door has to be shut to enter and exit the room proper. The smell gets better if you’re in the room and leave the bathroom door open. There are plenty of outlets which is nice. It’s a thin type mattress but I thought it was very comfortable. It gets pretty stuffy but with the window open and the fan on, it was great for the end of April. I would imagine it could get very very warm in the summer. I’ve seen complaints about being by the lift but I didn’t have any issues with that despite the hotel being full and right next to the lift in 221. Overall, I’m glad I chose this hotel. They were very nice and it’s super quiet. I’d definitely stay again."

"Quaint family owned hotel with beautiful planters at the doorway. Kiara at the reception desk made us feel right at home and showed us around the ground floor. The room was very clean and comfortable with no noise from outside except for occasional bird songs. Located close to the train and metro station we got there quickly and easily from the airport Well worth it to stay at the Asterisk"

"Pros: Close to major tourist spots Clean Comfortable beds Elevator Free WiFi Cons: The water in the shower was hard to control. Check in: Super easy. They were also fast to respond to messages We were in room 126. This is on the second floor. They do have an elevator, which was tiny. We did take the stairs most of the time. The stairs are super steep. The room: Twin room with beds side by side. No AC, but it cooled down at night and they have a fan. The room had a desk and two chairs. They offered tea kettle with tea and instant coffee available. The closet had a safe. They also had small bedside tables and plenty of wall outlets. The bathroom was small. The sink was kind of inside the shower. The shower has not curtain or door, so you will have to be careful with your dry clothes. The toiletries provided included shampoo and body wash. The water pressure was adequate, but the water sometimes got cool and then back to warm. It didn’t last but a few seconds, but it sure made me want to take a quick shower. The WiFi worked great. They don’t serve breakfast. They do have a sitting area where you can find snacks and coffee for sale. They are about a 5 min walk to the Heineken experience and canal. They are about 10-15 min walk to the Albert Cuyp market and plenty of restaurants and bars. The M52 subway is about 5 minutes away. The bus stop is too."