Motel One Amsterdam-Waterlooplein
What our guests say
Excellent
Overall rating from 2,104 ratings
Friendliness 9.6 of 10
Cleanliness 9.4 of 10
Reception 9.5 of 10
Lounge & Bar 9.1 of 10
Location 8.9 of 10
Room 8.8 of 10
Bathroom 8.9 of 10
Free WiFi 9.3 of 10
Value for money 8.4 of 10
Breakfast service 8.7 of 10
Fabulous hotel, really friendly and helpful reception staff. We found the room very hot as only 1 window could be opened, but the reception staff kindly gave us a fan for our stay. The bed was so comfy! Will definitely be recommending this hotel. Room could be made better by having a fridge/ kettle to make tea.
The usual level of amenities and service as expected from Motel One. Location: very good, within walking distance of the main square (Dam square) and other attractions. Rembrandt house and the popular Cafe De Sluyswacht are a few minutes walk from the hotel, as is the Waterlooplein Metro station. Breakfast is very good with lots of BIO products. Staff very helpful.
Excellent hotel, location and great staff. Lucrecia..great job at the reception!!!
Excellent central location only a short walk from tram stop or a leisurely walk into the City itself. Hotel staff were welcoming and professional at all times and we enjoyed our two night stay. Only disappointment was the lack of either tea or coffee making facilities in the room which meant a trip to the bar if you wanted a morning drink and paying for the privilege.
Great hotel , perfect location for our trip. Lovely bar area . Rooms were modern and spotlessly clean , although a litte on the small side. Very welcoming service.
Very friendly staff - nice breakfast
Hotel is in a great location and very modern. Hotel immaculate and staff very welcoming and friendly. Rooms 309/310 as expected, great king-size rooms and sufficient storage for a few nights. Beds were the best hotel beds I've ever slept in!! Breakfast was included and enough to start your day off. Coffee was good! We found the hotel drinks prices cheaper than some pubs! Overall this is a fantastic hotel, I will 100% recommend it and will definitely stay here again. Thank you for making our party welcome.
Really pleased with our stay. Allowed us to check in early. Rooms were clean and staff friendly. Beds were comfortable and not noisy. Would stay again and recommend.
The receptionists and bar staff are so friendly and kind. It always feels nice to come back to the hotel. The beds are comfortable and the showers are brilliant.
It was really comfortable. Room was small but it’s grand for what you need it for. Bed was incredibly comfortable and the curtains were great as they blocked out the light. I’m not sure how you knew I was staying with family as ye checked us all in together when I booked separately so that was weird.
The room was clean and quiet. Not much room for luggage. Breakfast was very good.
We had the pleasure of staying at Motel One Amsterdam-Waterlooplein from January 22 to January 27, 2025, and our experience was truly wonderful! The hotel is perfectly situated, close to key attractions in the city, and the Waterlooplein area is ideal for immersing yourself in the local culture while enjoying the lively atmosphere of Amsterdam. Our room was cozy, spotless, and modern, with everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The staff was always polite, helpful, and eager to assist with any questions or requests we had. We also have to highlight the breakfast, which was exceptional. With a wide range of fresh, quality options to suit every taste, it was the perfect way to kickstart our mornings with plenty of energy. Furthermore, the hotel's location made getting around Amsterdam incredibly easy, with great access to public transportation. Plus, there was a supermarket nearby, which made it very convenient during our stay. All in all, our time at Motel One Amsterdam-Waterlooplein was fantastic, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking comfort, excellent service, and a great atmosphere in the heart of Amsterdam!
Staff were both friendly and helpful, the room was comfortable and the breakfast was good. The only negatives were that the safe didn't work (we only reported this upon checking out, so I'm sure it would have been dealt with quickly if we'd alerted staff earlier), and the maid tried twice to access the room on the morning of checkout, well before the checkout time.
Near/convenient to City center. The hotel is not too big which gives a familiar aspect. Very friendly stuff. Also great to have a late-night-snack and drink. Delicious breakfast. Nice room as always, I got even a Upgrade. Thanks for the nice stay.
We enjoyed a really nice weekend in Amsterdam and were based out of Motel One. It was clean and quiet with a great location away from centre but close to everything. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend and go back.
Top Hotel, top Personal!!!
Excellent service. Super friendly
I had an amazing time. The room was clean and warm. The location is very good. The staff are friendly and helpful. Afonso and Teresa were very kind recommending us places to go and restaurants. I definitely recommend the hotel and I will come back.
All good!!
Very friendly receptionists and cleaning team. I wish that I had hot water and coffee facilities in the room. But the bar staff gave me hot water during breakfast times.
Staff were brilliant, rooms lovely, good location, only slight thing is that pillows aren’t the comfiest
Beautiful place recommended quality
Beautiful place recommended quality
All good
Very kind and helpful staff ;-)
What is the real benefit of a beOne member if I have to stay in a waiting queue for checking? Honestly, having unlimited WiFi Access and one bottle of water for the entire stay, and one free breakfast for a one time registration at beOne App is not a true value.
Very friendly and professional staff. Always helpful and gave me many valuable tips during my stay, thank you!!
Excellent quality of room and service. Very welcoming staff, courteous, helpful and approachable.
Lovely hotel, smaller than other Motel One hotels I have stayed in (meaning reception and bar area) Rooms are clean and comfortable. Couldn’t turn the extractor fan off in the bathroom and it had a loud “wheezing noise”
It’s our second stay with motel one ( Berlin and Amsterdam) and would highly recommend for location to all public transport services and hotel is very clear and staff are friendly and very helpful
Everything was perfect. I would appreciate it if you could record the days I was there 23-27/12 on my customer club card thanks
Staff were very helpful and friendly - for some reason room cleaning would keep taking our towels and only returning one though we had two originally, but wasn't really that much of a bother.
Possibility of extra blankets in the room would be nice.
Can't really fault it. Very minor gripe, only one bottle of water for a member even though two of us staying.
We had a lovely stay. The staff were All so helpful and friendly. The bed was amazingly comfortable so rested well. Breakfast was varied and fresh. Motel One was well situated 2 stops on Metro to main station where we used the tram to get around and visit museums. And get the train to Zwolle to visit friends
Third time staying at a motel one hotel, spacious room with a good breakfast.Like the concept of these quirky hotels.Easy walking distance to the centre and station.
Lovely, clean hotel with beautiful interior. Great location for convenience (10 min walk to central) & no disturbances at night time. Facilities were slightly lacking e.g no kettle, fridge or iron available in ROOMS, however reception were happy to fill anything I needed downstairs with their kettle :-) Staff were incredibly friendly. I would stay again!
As always, lovely staff and room. Thank you!
Our stay at Motel One was a great stay. Close to city centre and shops Very quite and stress free.
We were greeted by the duty manager when we checked in. A delightful young woman from Northern Ireland originally, called Lisa I think. She informed us we had been upgraded to larger room on the sixth floor. It was very comfortable. The bed was great. We slept well. The bathroom was really clean and well laid out. The shower was great. Everything was sparkling and new. The reception and lobby area on the ground floor is spacious and cozy. The Christmas tree was up and the neighbours cat was busy sleeping in from of it. I highly recommend this hotel. Very cozy and comfy. Great location in Waterlooplein. Very close walking distance to Central including the Red Light District and the maritime museum and wonders of East Amsterdam. Good rate too.
you could supply tea/coffee facilities in the room. the tv channels weren't great and did not have much of a selection.
Nice and relaxing atmosphere, just a 5 minute walk to get into the coffee shops. Nice big windows in rooms so you can get plenty of air in if needed. Bed and toilet up to standard.
Very friendly staff. Accommodation very good. Felt very safe in hotel. Breakfast was excellent with a very good choice.
All ok
The room was clean and well laid out, comfy bed and pillows, quality toilet roll and tissues provided. I would have really liked to have tea / coffee in my room though. We made use of the umbrellas from reception. We tried to play backgammon but the games available in the lounge didn't have the right number of pieces for either that or the chess option and there weren't any dice. The app that I'd downloaded before our trip wasn't working properly and I couldn't check in or out or use it's key pass despite uninstalling and reinstalling.
The best hotel in Amsterdam !
Amazing, great staff and great hotel. Don’t think you can find a better example of staff going above and beyond meeting the guest needs. Made our birthday weekend very special.
Superb
My experience was extremely lovely, all the staff were extremely helpful, especially Afonso, Tereza and Joana, for helping us with the language, great suggestions, and the hotel is beautiful and comfortable, the breakfast is great and the hotel is close to many beautiful places, you can do everything on foot. I highly recommend it.
Location was ideal, check in and staff were great, hotel room was cold even with thermostat turned to maximum.
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Turning old into new
Flea market finds become tomorrow's design items at the Motel One Amsterdam-Waterlooplein.
One Man's Trash...
is another mans treasure: Piet Hein Eek breaths new life into old furniture. Find out more in our interview.
Upcycling perfected
Inspired by the nearby Waterlooplein Platz and its popular flea market, the design concept of the Motel One Amsterdam – Waterlooplein draws heavily on the idea of upcycling. The One Lounge of our design hotel was created with the help of internationally renowned artist Piet Hein Eek and demonstrates how antiques and used items can be combined to establish a whole new character. Featuring walls covered with old windows, doors and cabinets, chandeliers that have been assembled from lights purchased at flea markets, and a fantastic workbench with specially created table lamps, the lounge is sure to spark your creativity and invite you to linger. Our motto: perfectly imperfect!
Even Rembrandt himself would have felt at home in our cosy box-spring beds, with linens made of 100% Egyptian cotton.
The famous Dutch artist lived a stone’s throw away from the design hotel in the Rembrandt House, and his style of contrasting light and shadows can now be seen in the One Lounge. Natural and handcrafted materials round off the design concept of the affordable Motel One Amsterdam – Waterlooplein. You can expect to enjoy the usual healthy organic breakfast, free WiFi and friendly service during your stay in Amsterdam.
Want to explore the city? Our design hotel is situated directly in the city centre, just around the corner from the National Opera & Ballet and the Rembrandt House Museum. It serves as the perfect starting point for venturing into the canals of the Dutch capital, exploring the central area or visiting the Zuiderkerk church. Experience upcycling perfected and book a stay at our design hotel in Amsterdam.
