We stayed three nights at NH Amsterdam Leidseplein with my wife and 3-year-old daughter. The location is fantastic. It is very close to a tram stop, walking distance to museums, restaurants, shops, luxury stores, and the canal tours leave right across the street. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
We paid about CAD 1100 to 1200 total for three nights but were placed on the basement floor (minus 1). The main elevators do not reach that floor, so we had to use a back elevator that felt like a service elevator. One night it was not working, and with a stroller, having to carry it up the stairs was far from ideal.
The room doors also did not have soft-close mechanisms, so we heard loud bangs at night whenever a door shut, which often scared our daughter.
On the positive side, breakfast was excellent. There were plenty of fresh, tasty options, good coffee, and the breakfast staff were attentive and welcoming.
Overall, while we truly loved the hotel’s location and breakfast experience, we were disappointed by the room placement and the elevator issue. Based on this room experience, I am honestly not sure if we would choose to stay here again.
A travel tip: use Uber over local taxis in Amsterdam. It’s cheaper and, unlike in Canada, we didn’t need a car seat for rides from the train station to the hotel or from the hotel to the airport, making travel with a child much easier.
