France Hotel Amsterdam
3 star hotelHotelOudezijds Kolk 11, Amsterdam, 1012 AL, NetherlandsThe France Hotel in Amsterdam has the best of both worlds – it’s on a canal street, offering pretty views from many of the rooms, as well as having the convenience of being just five minutes from Centraal Station.
It’s a smart, friendly and efficient three-star hotel. Snacks and drinks are available throughout the day and there’s a coffee machine in the lobby. You can also rent bikes nearby if you fancy whizzing through the city like a real Amsterdammer.
Arriving in Amsterdam
0.4 km from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
0.7 km from Dam Square
User reviews, 3.9 out of 5, Good
View reviews3.9/5
Good
1481 verified reviews
Good to know
- Train station is close
- AC needs updating
Good hotel for solo travelers. Close to Amsterdam Centraal. Close to the city center and train stations.
Hotel facilities
- 24hr reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Bicycle rental
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Cash machine
- Express check inÂ
- Express check out
- HousekeepingÂ
- Internet access
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe
- Shuttle services
- Tour and Activities desk
Rooms
Rooms here are equipped with free wi-fi, air-conditioning, a desk, flat screen TV, complimentary toiletries and a safe. Please note that some rooms have no windows.
Location
From the hotel it’s only a 10-minute walk to Dam Square and the main shopping street. The Nieuwe Kerk, Royal Palace and Nemo Science Museum are all less than 15 minutes away. If you’re looking for a dose of world class art and culture, trams at the nearby station offer direct access to Museum Square.
Our hints & tips
Molly Malone’s is a great Irish pub right next to the France Hotel, serving everything from a cheese roll to a T-bone steak. For guests of the France Hotel, the pub offers a 10% discount on food.
Arriving in Amsterdam
0.4 km from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
0.7 km from Dam Square
User reviews, 3.9 out of 5, Good
3.9/5
Good
1481 verified reviews
Review breakdown
Excellent
35%
Very good
36%
Good
16%
Fair
6%
Poor
7%
Good to know
- Train station is close
- AC needs updating
Rated by
Couple –
52%
Solo –
33%
Family –
15%
Business –
1%
Rated 3.9/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Good hotel for solo travelers. Close to Amsterdam Centraal. Close to the city center and train stations.
Good City Hotel
Excellent WiFi
Review Highlights
Location4.9/5User reviews, 4.9 out of 5
Great location
- Positive: 99% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 97%.
- Positive: 98% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 100%.
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 100%.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 80%.
Service4.5/5User reviews, 4.5 out of 5
Fantastic service
- Positive: 96% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 87% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 100% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 73% said the recreation staff was great.
- Negative: Bad housekeeping, according to 72%.
WiFi4.4/5User reviews, 4.4 out of 5
Good internet service
- Positive: 87% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 100% thought the service was very professional.
- Neutral: 69% thought the wifi quality was ok.
- Neutral: Only 50% were satisfied with the booking process.
- Neutral: Only 50% were satisfied with the booking process.
- Negative: Bad housekeeping, according to 72%.
Food2.5/5User reviews, 2.5 out of 5
Food is all right
- Neutral: 57% said the view was so-so.
- Negative: 68% said rooms were dirty.
- Negative: 81% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 88% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 70% didn't like the uncomfortable beds.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 89%.
- Negative: 78% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 82% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 83% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 90%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 96% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 93% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 100% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 62% were disappointed with the minibar.
Room1.8/5User reviews, 1.8 out of 5
Room needs to be improved
- Neutral: 67% said the view was so-so.
- Negative: 68% said rooms were dirty.
- Negative: 81% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 88% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 68% didn't like the uncomfortable beds.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 91%.
- Negative: 77% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 82% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 82% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 90%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 96% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 92% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 62% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 100% thought the tv was sub-standard.
Vibe1.6/5User reviews, 1.6 out of 5
Vibe is not too good
- Neutral: 58% thought the atmosphere was somewhat friendly.
- Neutral: 67% said the view was so-so.
- Negative: 89% criticized the unstylish hotel.
- Negative: For 83%, the lobby entrance was sub-standard.
- Negative: 62% criticized the plain hotel.
- Negative: 86% didn't like the unstylish hotel.
- Negative: 79% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 82% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 84% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 91%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 92% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 94% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 100% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 56% were disappointed with the minibar.
Cleanliness1.4/5User reviews, 1.4 out of 5
Could use a good cleaning
- Negative: 68% said rooms were dirty.
- Negative: 82% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 84% thought it was rather dirty.
- Negative: For 72%, the lobby entrance was sub-standard.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 91%.
- Negative: 76% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 80% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 70% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 90% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: For 91%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 81% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 52% were unhappy with the view.
- Negative: 95% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 65% were disappointed with the minibar.
Amenities1.4/5User reviews, 1.4 out of 5
Amenities are not the best
- Positive: 70% said the elevator was good.
- Negative: 73% thought the building wasn't nice.
- Negative: For 83%, the lobby entrance was sub-standard.
- Negative: 80% thought the facilities needed updating.
- Negative: 93% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 85%.
- Negative: 71% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 62% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 88% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: For 85%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 83% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 57% were unhappy with the view.
- Negative: 85% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 62% were disappointed with the minibar.
Comfort1.2/5User reviews, 1.2 out of 5
More comfort would be nice
- Negative: 68% didn't like the uncomfortable beds.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 91%.
- Negative: 77% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 62% thought it was too noisy.
- Negative: 92% criticized the small bathroom.
Breakfast0.2/5User reviews, 0.2 out of 5
Breakfast can be improved
- Negative: 100% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 76% said rooms were small.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 87%.
- Negative: 56% thought it was too noisy.
- Negative: 82% criticized the small bathroom.
Breakfast0.4/5User reviews, 0.4 out of 5
Breakfast can be improved
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