[HOTEL REVIEW] Ibis Amsterdam Centre

 

The Ibis Amsterdam Centre is adjacent to the city's Centraal Station, and has prime access to trains, trams, and buses, making it a convenient choice for those stopping by for a quick layover. Although the building itself feels more industrial, the lobby is fresh, stylish, and inviting; it even has a food station with a coffeemaker and snacks. The hotel also features a contemporary lounge -- Bar Rendez-vous -- as well as a quaint breakfast buffet. Stairways offer great views of the train station through expansive glass windows, and a glass bridge connects the two buildings that house the 363 guest rooms. The rooms are simple, clean, and functional, but lack basic amenities such as coffeemakers and mini-fridges. Beds are comfy with fluffy white bedding, but they do, unfortunately, take up the majority of the rooms' space. Rooms are quite small, and triple rooms seem like they'd hardly accommodate that many people and luggage. Noise from the trains could also be a downside for light sleepers.

Pros

• Prime locale adjacent to Centraal Station, the city's transport hub
• Open lobby has a "Fresh and Ready" snack and beverage station
• Rooms are clean and modern (though modest in size)
• Rooms feature comfy beds and flat-screen TVs
• 2 on-site restaurants include the stylish Bar Rendez-vous and a cafeteria-like breakfast buffet
• Small business center has 2 computers

Cons

• Rooms are exceptionally small
• Rooms lack simple amenities such as coffeemakers and mini-fridges
• Noise from Central Station can be heard throughout the hotel
• Wi-Fi costs extra