Reviews of Melrose Hotel 3 stars
92 Elandsgracht, Amsterdam City Centre, 1016 TZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
#311 of 474 hotels in Amsterdam
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1232 hotel reviews
7.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.1
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Comfort
8.1
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
7.6
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Staff
8.7
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Value for money
7.6
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 14 September 2022
Emma
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Great location, rooms could be a higher standard”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Souterrain Twin Room - no window
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I didn’t like the fact that the rooms were in the basement and there was no natural light. Also, the toilet and shower were just screened off in the room - not separate.
I liked the location and the size of the rooms.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 9 September 2022
John
United States5 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Very nice but some things need to be improved!!!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Semi Souterrain Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No refrigerator or ice in hotel. I had to purchase ice at a supermarket then have reception store in their freezer or if I wanted to cool my drinks I had to store in their refrigerator. The person who was in reception at night was very helpful and nice. They had a coffee cappuccino machine in reception which was very good but they only offered to guests who paid 10 Euro for their breakfast which was subpar. Security safe was at the very bottom of the furniture it stood on as you had to literally sit on the floor. I understand and know now that the Dutch people are very frugal but cmon. You should offer more for someone who paid $475 for a 3 night stay. Otherwise the rest was very pleasant and quiet stay!!! Amazing burger place up the block across the street from the airport bus. Very close to everything within the Jordaan District
very close to airport bus
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 7 September 2022
Conor
Ireland15 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
clean , comfy, quiet, very good staff
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 7 September 2022
Phoebe
United Kingdom1 review4 helpful votes9.0“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Semi Souterrain Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It would have been nice to have a do not disturb sign we could put on the door if we didn’t want the cleaners to come in and do the beds or change the towels
The location was perfect for getting to the centre but also going the other way to the museums. The staff were very friendly and I liked that it didn’t seem too busy when going through the lobby
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 6 September 2022
Hope
United Kingdom2 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“couldn’t have picked a better hotel!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
great location and very comfy beds.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 1 September 2022
Joost
Netherlands5 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
niks
de ligging
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 1 September 2022
Magley
United States1 review3 helpful votes8.0“it was a great location with small rooms but expected in Amsterdam”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Semi Souterrain Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
the rooms were small
the location was great
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 1 September 2022
Poonam
United Kingdom6 reviews7.0“Great location in the heart of Amsterdam”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I don’t feel a €100 Deposit is necessary especially when other hotels request €50. This is refundable once you checkout pending no damages etc but it’s still a bit unsettling to provide a large deposit. It would be nice if the hotel provided slippers in the rooms.
The location is really good as you have so much on your doorstep including a lovely spot for coffee. The room is nicely decorated and the bed is very comfortable. The shower is surprisingly good, that exceeded our expectations.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 26 August 2022
John
United Kingdom18 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“we wanted a base for a two night stay in Amsterdam and the Melrose meet our needs. Good choice.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Semi Souterrain Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
price and location
it is in a nice location but a little bit of a trail to the station
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 26 August 2022
Chris
United Kingdom2 reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Souterrain Triple Room - no window
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No toilets outside of the rooms.
very clean, excellent location.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 25 August 2022
Diane
United States14 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Not the location I thought it was... be careful of the type of room you book”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Souterrain Triple Room - no window
- • Stayed 1 night
I didn't;t realize I was booking a room in the "basement"... It was dark and we could barely move around. The location sucked... I was looking for a hotel close to the train station... this was not it.... It was a 30 min ride... Was disappointed in what we got for $300. Wouldn't go back or recommend.
The beds were comfortable... there was an area where we could congregate outside of the dungeon we had for a room.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 25 August 2022
Maria
United States11 reviews7 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
lack of shower privacy if you are not family.
it was very clean, quite and walking distance from everything we wanted to see.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 25 August 2022
Cushion
United Kingdom3 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Faulty electrics - mirror lights flickering, bathroom lights not working, bedside lamp coming on and off by itself, hot water going hot and cold on its own.
Modern and clean
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 23 August 2022
Bowlin
United States1 review6 helpful votes9.0“This is a great budget hotel in a great location. I would stay here again. Quiet and comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Semi Souterrain Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything was fine.
Location was great. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Room was comfortable and quiet. Decor was fresh and updated. Room is small, but not unusual for Amsterdam. Not much of a view, but, that is expected in a small hotel in Amsterdam.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 19 August 2022
Benedito
United States14 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe King Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Too expensive.
Location
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 16 August 2022
Yousouf
Mauritius3 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Souterrain Triple Room - no window
- • Stayed 2 nights
No comment on this.
The set-up of the room.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 15 August 2022
Cristina
Italy26 reviews8 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing at all !!
We booked a standard room - king with a double bed. The room was perfect for a 2 night stay in Amsterdam. Perfect location, silent and clean. The beds were confortable and the pillows too. The bathroom has glass walls which are fine for couples (maybe not friends!); we did not mind this at all! You cannot open the windows but there is a ventilation system so we did not feel the need for fresh air (it was 35 degrees anyway so we actually prefered the air conditioning.) Our room was cleaned during the day and when we came back to our room we found fresh clean towels, air conditioning on and clean bathrooms so that was perfect ! We did not have breakfast at the hotel but we saw a nice buffet. We prefered going to @koffie.spot (instagram) right across the street from the hotel that has really good banana bread, amazing coffee and freshly made juices with lots of different types of fruit/veggies to choose from plus cakes and avocado toasts.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 14 August 2022
Davor
Slovenia19 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Overall good, would go again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Rooms are quite small.
Really friendly staff, good central location, good breakfast.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 11 August 2022
Danielle
Qatar8 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“It is a good Hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Semi Souterrain Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The location I felt was far from attractions I wanted to see. When I checked in the guy at front desk felt very hostile towards me and his replies were not friendly after such a long journey.
My room was good enough there was always a tea set which was nice.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 5 August 2022
Nur
Malaysia15 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“pleasant”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe King Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
none.
located at the heart of Amsterdam. surrounded by all the necessity. easy to find.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 5 August 2022
Karen
United Kingdom1 review5 helpful votes9.0“Enjoyable trip, would stay at Melrose again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room needs a full length mirror
Location was lovely, hotel clean and staff happy.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 3 August 2022
Mikey
Australia64 reviews12 helpful votes9.0“Cute little rooms in a up market area.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Bathroom was a little crammed, Can do with some soaps and body wash rather then just the dispenser in the shower. Having a sink in the main bedroom was a bit different but worked for the best part, i think it was perfect for one person but it may be a bit tight for 2.
Small but cute rooms. Modern fittings. I had a little window open to a alley way, not much of a view but it was nice for natural light. The bed was very VERY comfy, slept like a baby. The area was amazing, short walking distance to everything and very safe. (unlike areas closer to the red light)
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 31 July 2022
Thomas
Ireland1 review3 helpful votes8.0“Proper coffee”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Should be proper coffee in the rooms or made available for free.
.Clean and good location
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 30 July 2022
Rebecca
United Kingdom15 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“good value in a great location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
no view from room.
very clean rooms, bed was extremely comfortable. Lady on reception was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 29 July 2022
Juan
Colombia16 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Souterrain Triple Room - no window
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room had a strange kind of bathroom, basically you can see from outside the body of those who is taking the shower or using the toilet. No privacy.
Nice location. Clean rooms.
Stayed in July 2022