Leonardo Boutique Hotel The Lancaster occupies a townhouse on Plantage Middenlaan, directly opposite Artis Zoo. It is a 4-star hotel with compact rooms, aimed at anyone who wants to sleep in the Plantage area, with parks and museums nearby.
Location and getting around
From the door, Rembrandtplein is about a 20-minute walk. Dam Square and the Bloemenmarkt flower market are about 25 minutes, and Amsterdam Centraal about 30 minutes on foot.
According to the hotel, the nearest tram and bus stop is about 150 metres away, which shortens those journeys a lot if you don’t feel like walking. Waterlooplein, with its flea market, is on the way to the centre.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are small and in warm tones. All have a TV, free wifi, a coffee machine and kettle, and a private bathroom, also compact.
On the ground floor there is a lounge open 24 hours, with wifi, and lobby staff look after guests. Breakfast is a buffet, with a continental option, and gluten-free products can be requested.
You will find other hotels in this category in the list of 4-star hotels.
Who it suits
- Visitors to Artis Zoo or the Hortus Botanicus who want them close by.
- Couples who spend the day out and don’t need a large room.
- Anyone who needs a gluten-free breakfast.
Good to know
The rooms are compact: if you travel with a lot of luggage, space may be tight. Check-in is from 15:00 and the hotel asks you to tell them in advance what time you will arrive. Check-out is until 12:00.