Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Arena Boulevard

"An excellent location, right next to the metro station. Clean rooms and wonderful hotel service. The service was particularly professional right from the moment of check-in. Izabella provided exactly what every tourist should receive upon arriving in a new place: reliable information about the hotel and tips to help navigate the area. Izabella did a wonderful job. We saved a lot of time by following her advice."

"There’s a lot to like about this hotel but before I begin, I need to be clear with you: the area is awful. It’s full of undesirables and it doesn’t feel particularly safe so if you stay here, keep your wits about you. That aside, let’s talk about the actual hotel. Situated directly opposite a railway station, this is a very nice Hampton. I arrived late afternoon and was checked in by Reyhan in a very swift and efficient manner. Given the brand, it’s unlikely you’ll get a room upgrade if you’re Hilton Honors Gold or Diamond but the hotel will make you feel welcome nonetheless. They had received my room requests and I was placed in a quiet room on a high floor. The front desk is very friendly, professional and courteous and they create a solid first impression. The room itself was very comfortable. Everything was in good working order and very clean (although I did spot a hair on the floor in the bathroom). Really, this hotel is kept to a high standard. And despite the nearby railway station I didn’t really find the room was disturbed by the sound of the trains at all. Sleep quality was actually pretty good here. The bed was comfortable, the air conditioning was quiet and worked. It seems they have got all the ingredients right for a comfortable stay. The hotel has a small bar in the lobby – and it really is just a bar. Unlike some HbH’s there is no food service in the evening. There are some eateries nearby of middling quality and the hotel will offer you a discount there, but beyond that there’s little provision. Typically at this brand, breakfast tends to be utterly chaotic. But not so at this particular hotel. The breakfast room is set back, and it’s very possible to find a quiet table. Breakfast itself is high quality and well stocked. In terms of overall experience, this hotel should be an example to other Hampton’s of how to deliver the breakfast service. My departure experience was as good as arrival. The hotel kindly arranged a late checkout and the actual check-out experience was efficient. Overall this is a very well-run hotel and one of Hilton’s better Hampton locations. If you’re visiting the arena, there’s absolutely no reason not to pick this hotel. It’s unfortunate the hotel is not in a salubrious location but on its own merit, this is a good solid place to stay."

"Excellent location for access to the rest of Amsterdam and the rest of The Netherlands. Immediate vicinity is underwhelming Staff are excellent Breakfasts are disappointing"