Hotel Torenzicht

This was my first trip to the Netherlands, I travel a lot for business and pleasure (I work for an airline), so I am used to nice hotels but occasionally do stay at hostels so I see a wide range. My issue is that this "hotel" did not make it clear that it did not have a private, in-room bathroom and shower. I paid around 90 euro not expecting to have to share a bathroom/shower. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the room was clean and adequate (good wifi, ease of after hour entry, security, etc.) but it was basically a private bedroom hostel. I believe I could have stayed in several hostels (shared bath) for around 25-30 euro.

Ideal location

You should know that this hotel is in the heart of the Red Light district- which is definitely not for everyone! The Red Light district was the worst neighborhood that I visited in Amsterdam and would never go back there. The rest of Amsterdam was amazing! This hotel was more like a hostel. Shared bathrooms. You enter through a bar. The spiral staircase was very narrow and steep, which might be hard for some people. The bed was very very uncomfortable, it was hard and the linens were very stiff and rough. The room was the most basic of basic and wasn’t particularly clean. Also the walls were very thin, we could hear everything from the room next to us, and with it being the Red light district, it was SO loud outside in the streets until about 3-4 am. The good: the service at check-in was fabulous, and the breakfast was good!

My stay at The Torenzicht Hotel was very nice. Friendly and helpful staff , small (but nice little room) and an excellent location (for my needs anyway).

Poor hotel