About Hotel des Arts
Set within a traditional town house and possessing a history that dates back to 1733, the Hotel des Arts is a simple accommodation choice that is located in the heart of Amsterdam. Herengracht and Begijnhof are both just five minutes away on foot from the hotel.
The en-suite rooms at the Hotel des Arts are decorated in traditional old-style Dutch and come equipped with a hairdryer, kettle and cable television. Some rooms also offer wonderful canal views.
A 24-hour reception is provided, ensuring all questions and requests can be dealt with efficiently. The hotel’s Wi-Fi is available at no additional cost.
A continental breakfast is inclusive with all stays at the hotel, and is served each morning in the eye-catching dining room.
The Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House are both approximately 15 minutes away from the hotel on foot. Artis Royal Zoo is a 20-minute walk.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent position in the heart of Amsterdam
Based on overall sentiment, the location of the Hotel des Arts was seen as its best feature. Many of the biggest attractions in the capital, such as the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum and Herengracht, are within 15 minutes away on foot from the hotel.
positive:
Staff accommodating and friendly
The hotel provides an admirable level of service according to most former guests. Along with a pleasant and welcoming attitude, the staff members were said to be accommodating in answering all questions and requests.
positive:
Large and clean rooms
Recent visitors to the Hotel des Arts were typically appreciative of the rooms provided. As well as being spacious and containing comfy beds, the rooms were described as clean for the most part. Furthermore, the rooms that featured canal views were seen as well worth paying extra for.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Accommodation lacks a lift
One of the most common negatives attributed to the Hotel des Arts relates to the lack of a lift within the building. With that in mind, previous visitors have also noted that it can be a struggle to carry luggage up the hotel's narrow, winding staircases.
negative:
Breakfast a basic affair
If breakfast is an important aspect of your hotel experience, the Hotel des Arts is perhaps best avoided - according to the overall feedback of past guests. Both the quality and, in particular, variety of the hotel's breakfast were criticised at times.
negative:
Rooms missing tea/coffee facilities
Although a minor point overall, the omission of tea and coffee facilities was disappointing for various former guests of the hotel. This negative was seen as all the more perplexing due to the rooms containing a kettle.