Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American
4 star hotelHotelLeidsekade 97, Amsterdam, 1017 PN, NetherlandsBuilt in 1900 and officially listed as a monument, this Art Deco gem is full of the Roaring Twenties exuberance and luxurious flair. It's right on the edge of the buzzing Leidseplein, next to the DeLaMar Theatre.
The famous Café Americain serves international cuisine and, during the summer, you can retreat to the terrace overlooking the fountain in front of the hotel - ideal for whiling away an hour or two after a long day's sightseeing.
Eco-friendly: This property participates in Green Key, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: the Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.
Arriving in Amsterdam
2.2 km from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
0.5 km from Rijksmuseum
Excellent
Good to know
- Nice building
- Friendly service
Excellent romantic hotel. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Business services
- Gym
- Internet access
- Restaurant(s)
Rooms
The rooms have air-conditioning, free wi-fi and extra long beds - a marvel for taller guests. They also feature a flat screen satellite TV, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities to enjoy whilst taking in the views of the canal or Leidseplein.
Location
The Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American is a five-minute walk from Vondelpark and the tempting P.C. Hooftstraat shopping area. An abundance of art is at your fingertips too. The Museum Quarter, including the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum, is a 10-minute walk away, with Rembrandtplein just five minutes further. Trams directly opposite the hotel can whizz you across the city or directly to Amsterdam Centraal Station in 15 minutes.
Our hints & tips
This historic and grand building overlooks the canal, offering some stunning views.
The bar contains a hall of fame and piano – a favourite with locals and guests alike, but also Amsterdam's musicians. Music is the flavour of the day at this hotel, with an on-site music studio available for hire.
Arriving in Amsterdam
2.2 km from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
0.5 km from Rijksmuseum
Excellent
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Nice building
- Friendly service
Rated by
Couple –
61%
Family –
27%
Solo –
8%
Business –
4%
Rated 4.4/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent romantic hotel. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation.
Excellent Romantic Hotel
Excellent Business Hotel
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: 96% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 95%.
- Positive: 93% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 90%.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 80%.
- Neutral: Parking was ok, according to 50%.
- Neutral: Reasonably accessible by car, said 69%.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 93% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 96% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 79%.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 100%.
- Neutral: 69% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Only 52% found the restaurant service to be good.
- Negative: 58% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 60% said the booking process was inefficient.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 93% said it was a stylish hotel.
- Positive: 97% thought the hotel was luxurious.
- Neutral: Only 53% thought, the hotel was modern.
- Negative: 64% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: For 51%, the lobby entrance was sub-standard.
Good internet service
- Positive: 96% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 81%.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 100%.
- Neutral: 57% thought the wifi quality was ok.
- Neutral: 69% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Only 51% found the restaurant service to be good.
- Neutral: 67% thought the management was tolerable.
- Negative: 58% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 71% said the booking process was inefficient.
Great room
- Positive: 80% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 70% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 81% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: Only 63% said rooms were big enough.
- Neutral: For only 50%, the bathroom was ok.
- Neutral: Only 67% found the balcony ok.
- Neutral: Only 59% thought the shower was ok.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 57%.
- Negative: 67% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 59% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 61%.
- Negative: 52% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 89% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 58% thought the tv was sub-standard.
Clean
- Positive: 70% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 80% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 97% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 90%.
- Positive: 94% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 100%.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 57%.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 66%.
- Neutral: 56% thought the management was tolerable.
- Negative: 51% complained about the restaurant service.
- Negative: 65% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 57% said the booking process was inefficient.
Great room
- Positive: 80% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 79% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: Only 61% said rooms were big enough.
- Neutral: 70% said rooms were clean.
- Neutral: Only 65% found the balcony ok.
- Neutral: Only 61% thought the shower was ok.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 57%.
- Negative: 52% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 77% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 66% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 67% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 55%.
- Negative: 90% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 58% thought the tv was sub-standard.
Great amenities
- Positive: 72% thought the building was wonderful.
- Positive: 88% thought the architecture was beautiful.
- Positive: 77% loved the terrace.
- Positive: 83% thought the smoking area was great.
- Positive: Business facilities were excellent, according to 91%.
- Positive: 89% found the grounds to be nice.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 57%.
- Negative: For 51%, the lobby entrance was sub-standard.
- Negative: 70% thought the facilities needed updating.
- Negative: 80% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: 86% were unhappy with the handicap accessible facilities.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 55%.
- Negative: 58% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 88% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 90% were disappointed with the minibar.
Clean
- Positive: 80% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 79% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: 70% said rooms were clean.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 57%.
- Neutral: Only 63% found the balcony ok.
- Neutral: Only 63% thought the shower was ok.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 51%.
- Negative: 52% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 69% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 67% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 55%.
- Negative: 58% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 89% were disappointed with the minibar.
Clean
- Positive: 80% thought it was clean.
- Neutral: Only 68% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 51%.
