Hotel The Social Hub Amsterdam West occupies the Star House building on Jan van Galenstraat, in the west of Amsterdam. It is a 4-star hotel with plenty of shared spaces: a garden, a shared lounge, a bar, and billiards and table tennis tables. It suits anyone who wants somewhere to work or meet people and does not need to sleep by the canals.
Location and getting around
The most visited places are several kilometres away. The main entrance of the Vondelpark is 3.1 km away in a straight line, the Anne Frank House 3.3 km and Dam Square 3.8 km, so for the centre you need public transport or a bike.
Amsterdam Sloterdijk station is 1.9 km away, about a 30-minute walk. The hotel hires out bikes, which is useful if you want to get around on your own without depending on timetables.
Rooms and facilities
According to the hotel, some rooms may include a kitchen; check whether the option you choose has one. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
- Restaurant with buffet breakfast, and a bar.
- Gym, garden and a shared lounge with games.
- 24-hour reception and room service, according to the property.
- Own parking, whose conditions are worth asking about before you arrive.
Who it suits
- You work remotely for a few days and want common areas where you can sit with a laptop.
- You are travelling as a group and want somewhere to get together outside the rooms.
- You are driving and want to park at the hotel.
- You are staying a long time and like to be able to prepare something to eat.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 15:00 and rooms must be vacated by 12:00. You are far from the canal ring, so allow for travel times when planning your day. To see other options in its category, see the 4-star hotels.