With a landscaped courtyard and terrace at the back, Hotel Alexander Amsterdam is a 3-star hotel on Vondelstraat, a side street next to Vondelpark. It has 24-hour reception and hires out bikes. It is a good fit if you want Leidseplein and the park a few minutes from the door.
Location and getting around
Leidseplein and the main entrance to Vondelpark are about a 5-minute walk away. The Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum are about 10 minutes on foot, and the flower market (Bloemenmarkt) about 20.
Dam Square is about a 25-minute walk and Amsterdam Centraal station about 40. If you arrive by train with suitcases, public transport or a taxi saves you the walk.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are functional, with a TV and a renovated bathroom. At the hotel you will find:
- 24-hour reception and a tourist information desk.
- Bike hire.
- Free internet in the lobby.
- Landscaped courtyard with a terrace.
- Continental and buffet breakfast.
Who it suits
- A good fit for couples who want to eat out or go out around Leidseplein.
- Ideal if you like having a courtyard to sit in when you come back in the afternoon.
- A good choice if you plan to get around the museum area by bike.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00 and photo ID and a credit card are required. Check-out is until 11:00. If you are driving, the hotel says there is public parking nearby; ask the hotel before you arrive. Other hotels in the same category at 3-star hotels.