The Lancaster Hotel Amsterdam
4 star hotelHotelPlantage Middenlaan 48, Amsterdam, 1018DH, NetherlandsThis modern hotel is housed in an old building, that offers the highest levels of style and sophistication combined with exceptional service in a tranquil and relaxed atmosphere. The Lancaster Hotel Amsterdam has all the modern conveniences combined with the characteristic atmosphere of a 100-year-old building.
A hot breakfast buffet is served in a relaxed dining room every morning, and there’s a classically decorated lounge with a fireplace where you can unwind after a busy day.
Eco-friendly: This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel (eg. Water-efficient toilets and showers).
Arriving in Amsterdam
1.1 mi from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
0.6 mi from Rembrandt House Museum
Very Good
Good to know
- Near city centre
- Close to public transport
Very good city hotel. Close to the city center and public transportation.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Business services
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Lift/Elevator
- Safe
- Tour and Activities desk
- Housekeeping
Rooms
The Lancaster Hotel Amsterdam hotel offers 91 compact but comfortable guest rooms fully equipped with all the amenities you would come to expect. A selection of different room types are available, from standard and deluxe superior rooms, to quadruple rooms ideal for those travelling with the family and groups. The interior design varies from atmospheric archive images of the local neighbourhood, to a more eclectic urban style. Rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen TVs and desks, plus tea and coffeemakers.
Location
The hotel is situated in the capital's leafy-green De Plantage area. It is close to the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre, Amstel Business Park and within walking distance to significant national hotspots – Anne Frank's House and Rijksmuseum to name two of the most popular.
This quiet and exclusive part of the city centre, opposite the Artis Zoo (one of the finest zoos in Europe), the hotel is easily accessible by public transport. A convenient placed to pack in Amsterdam's scenic highlights.
Our hints & tips
Enjoy the best possible start to your day with fresh, healthy local products served daily in the breakfast room. For a drink and a bite to eat, just pick a table in the laidback lounge or grab a sunny spot on the outside terrace.
Arriving in Amsterdam
1.1 mi from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
0.6 mi from Rembrandt House Museum
Very Good
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Near city centre
- Close to public transport
Rated by
Family –
48%
Couple –
36%
Solo –
12%
Business –
4%
Rated 4.2/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Very good city hotel. Close to the city center and public transportation.
Excellent City Hotel
Excellent Romantic Hotel
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 99%.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 81%.
- Positive: 91% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 95% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: 94% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: 88% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Negative: Not enough parking facilities, according to 68%.
- Negative: For 83%, parking prices were too high.
Good internet service
- Positive: 82% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 85% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: Only 57% were satisfied with the booking process.
- Negative: Bad housekeeping, according to 75%.
- Negative: 67% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 60% said the booking process was inefficient.
- Negative: 60% said the booking process was inefficient.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 81% said the reception staff was great.
- Neutral: Only 67% thought, the hotel was luxurious.
- Negative: Bad housekeeping, according to 75%.
- Negative: 67% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 60% said the booking process was inefficient.
Tasty breakfast
- Negative: 59% said the breakfast was too expensive.
Quite clean
- Positive: 84% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 78% thought the hotel was luxurious.
- Neutral: 56% considered the lobby entrance to be so-so.
- Negative: 52% said rooms were dirty.
- Negative: 67% said the bathroom was dirty.
Room is all right
- Neutral: 57% thought the minibar was ok.
- Negative: 77% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 77% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 52% said rooms were dirty.
- Negative: 92% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 84%.
- Negative: 57% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 67% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 83% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: For 64%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 97% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 100% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 80% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 86% were disappointed with the minibar.
Value for money could be better
- Positive: 81% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: Only 52% said rooms were clean enough.
- Negative: 59% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 75% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 90% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 84% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 88%.
- Negative: 59% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 61% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 78% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: For 53%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 97% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 88% were disappointed with the minibar.
More comfort would be nice
- Positive: 80% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: For only 61%, the noise level was all right.
- Neutral: Only 64% said the rooms were modern.
- Negative: 77% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 92% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 84%.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 88%.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 86%.
- Negative: 82% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 59% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 59% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 95% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 82% were disappointed with the minibar.
Bar could improve
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 61%.
- Neutral: For only 61%, the noise level was all right.
- Negative: 76% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 90% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 88%.
More comfort would be nice
- Neutral: For only 58%, the noise level was all right.
- Negative: 76% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 90% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 88%.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 86%.
More comfort would be nice
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 64%.
- Neutral: For only 62%, the noise level was all right.
- Negative: 79% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 93% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 86%.
