Retro touches from every era, from a suit of armour in the reception to 1950s teapots and toasters in the breakfast room, adorn this rather eccentric, long-established hotel that's an ideal base for getting to know the Jordaan. Room decoration errs towards the chintzy - and those prized canal views cost extra - but things are brought bang up to date with free Wi-Fi. It's no smoking throughout.
Area Jordaan
Transport Tram 1, 2, 5, 7, 17
Telephone 626 3321
Rates €80-€100 single; €130-€150 double; €180-€200 triple/quad; €245 suite.
Facilities Bar/café. Internet: Wireless (free).
I have stayed here more than once. It is very centrally located, feels very cozy, breakfast is nice and the view from the breakfast room is beautiful. I also like the fact that many of the bands who traveled through Holland stayed here in the 70s and 80s, like Steve Miller and Elvis Costello and EmmyLou Harris, and I always try to add a little to what I find out about it. I am surprised no one has talked much about it. But it is amazing that such famous people would choose to stay in such a little hotel.
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