NH Barbizon Palace

Por decir algo bueno de la estancia, el hotel está muy cerca de la estación de tren y a pocos minutos del centro. Tiene los típicos servicios de un 5 estrellas, conserjería, etc… pero desde el punto de vista de la habitación: LAMENTABLE. La habitación parecía un camarote, incluso por el olor. Cama pequeña, el techo a escasos dos metros del suelo, de hecho en la ducha al levantar los brazos me daba en el techo. Muebles antiquísimos. Vistas a un patio interior oscuro y sucio. El suelo del baño estaba lleno de pelos y el equipamiento muy justito. Pero lo peor de todo llegó por la noche. En las mesitas de noche había unos tapones para los oídos pero no le dimos importancia. Os aseguro que no era casualidad. Por el conducto de ventilación entraba todo el ruido imaginable de los locales que había en la misma manzana. Imposible dormir ya que era como estar dentro de una discoteca. Con una almohada y la papelera del baño conseguí tapar dicha entrada para «insonorizar» la habitación. Dejamos el invento montado pero cuando limpiaron la habitación, lo quitaron y nos dejaron los tapones para los oídos encima de las almohadas en lugar de la mesita. Pedí cambiar de habitación pero me dijeron que estaban al completo. Pagué unos 160 € por noche y me pareció una tomadura de pelo.

I was a little concerned when I found earplugs on the night stand. Obviously the hotel is located very close to the bar area/​red light district. Our room backed up to the canal, which had 2 bars on it. We got in late enough at night and were tired enough that the noise was certainly not going to bother us… and it didn’t.
The location was amazing! So close to the train station, you really can’t get lost or not be able to find your way back. There were a few stairs in our room, which seemed weird– but was not too bothersome.
The morning breakfast was wonderful! It changed slightly every day– but covered all the bases. The cheeses and meats were delicious, but I especially loved the sautéed mushrooms. Free mimosas every morning– can you beat that?
The few things that I really disliked involved the shower: there was no shower curtain. There was a swinging plate of glass that covered half of the shower. I got water on the floor EVERY time I tried to shower and it was a little breezier than I would have liked. There were no wash cloths, and no conditioner. Perhaps these could have been taken care of by the front desk, but I never asked. I guess they didn’t bother me that much…
Overall– it was a great stay!

Probably the worst hotel I ever stayed at, and I travel a lot. Bed bugs, long wait to get the room (even though checking in at 3PM), super poor service in all way. When calling you probably have to be on the line for at least 10 – 15 minutes. They don’t call you back even if the say they will. Room service and food is terrible, got a piece of raw salmon with warm pasta. Not to mention how annoying, time consuming and frustrating just ordering the food was. Broken toilet seat. After a big insect bite in middle of night got upgraded to the suite and guess what was the first thing I saw there? Two big spiders. Not recommending this hotel at all.

What a beautiful hotel!
Fantastic location — opposite the central station and at the top of the red light district. The King Street Newtown equivalent of Amsterdam.
The staff are so lovely and helpful. There is a concierge desk where you can pre-​book tickets to anything you want to do while you and here and an endless supply of maps — very handy…
The rooms are huge!
Split level «apartment» sized with large bathroom and spacious living quarters.
We knew we where on a winner when we checked in and the directions to the lift where «past the tea bar and around the grand piano».
There is a Restraunt, Tea Bar and Bar/​Lounge with free nibbles and great wine selection.
Seems to be popular with both tourists and corporates.
I don’t often give the 5-​star rating but here it is!
My only criticism would be that the room service is quite expensive… We ordered wine and cheese one night — not sure if it was worth the $$$.

Muy buen Hotel con habitaciones grandes y muy comodas, gran desayuno con dulces artesanales, unos yogures de frutilla y vainilla exquisitos!!! Excelente ubicacion y buena atención

Great hotel close to the sights and central station in Amsterdam. Super convenient if you’re arriving into central Amsterdam via train since it’s literally across the street. The lobby is quite nice and larger than most in central Amsterdam. The new rooms in the back on the central courtyard were nice and quiet and quite large by Amsterdam standards.
The friendless of the staff was genuine and welcome.

This was a very last minute trip so got on looking for a hotel at 8am for the same day, so i didnt get to fully search for hotels in amsterdam as best as I normally would. However I short listed a couple which had good locations and fairly decent reviews, looked at the pictures and booked this one as it came out rated the best overall.
I was very happy with the choice I made and we would definitely stay here again if we came back to Amsterdam. The location was excellent, a 3 min walk from central station, which is so handy if you have come in by plane or train because it means you can get to your hotel quickly and then get out exploring the city, especially if like us you were there for only one night. Also means you dont have to leave too much extra time on the way back, which we appreciated, meant more time for eating apple pie! lol
Hotel itself was very modern and up to date, nice lobby area and the conceirge staff were very helpful. We were asked if we wanted a room at the front or back, back was over looking a canal so we took that, thought it would be noisy as there was an Irish pub down on the opposite side of the canal, but well insulated windows meant we didnt hear a peep. Rooms were spacious, very clean and bed comfy, thats all you really need! :-) Free wifi also. We didnt try out any of the other services but they do offer breakfast till 10.30am.
Definitly recommend it, sorry for anyone who didnt have a good experience here, maybe give it another try.

I was a bit nervous about staying here due to the mixed reviews. But I couldn’t have been happier! It’s right across the street from central station so if you get lost it’s so easy to find your way back. A few steps away for the Red Light but not crazy. Near lots of restaurants, coffee shops, and stores. We got in around 10 am and asked for a canal view room. They told us we could come back at 12 for one! Which was great because check in isn’t till like 3. The room was huge and clean. The only complaint I have is that it’s a little on the dark side but whatever. You can also rent bikes here for about 16 euros. I would love to stay here again if I ever get the chance to come back. Which hopefully will be soon! 5 stars for Amsterdam itself!

I stayed at the NH Barbizon Palace for 3 nights for a business trip, starting on 12÷13÷14. As far as location is concerned, it was fantastic. The hotel is walking distance from Amsterdam Centraal (train station) and there are an infinite number of wonderful shops and restaurants nearby.
Walking in to the lobby, I was pleasantly surprised — it was spacious, clean and inviting (to me, at least). Check-​in was relatively quick and easy, and the staff was great. So far, first impressions were great! I was happy to be there…
…but that changed drastically when I went to my room. I was given a single room — room 110. I walked in, turned on the lights and was very unpleasantly surprised. Not only did the room look NOTHING like the standard room advertised on the hotel website but it was oppressively small. Very low ceiling, a twin bed and furniture that was too big for such a tiny room. I couldn’t even maneuver my suitcase to the luggage bench — I had to partially lift it over the bed and then move the floor lamp out of the way to do it.
To make matters worse, I opened the curtain only to find out that this room overlooked the lobby/​atrium area, so every single sound echoed loudly (and there was a large and loud party in the lounge/​bar area). I’m a business traveler and I can say without hesitation that this was THE worst room I’d ever had the displeasure of being in.
I called the front desk to complain about the room and ask for another one, but unfortunately the hotel was booked and I’d have to wait until the next day to switch rooms. However, to their credit, I was given a much better room the next day (with a view to the outside) but I was really not happy at all about having to pay the same rate for a sub-​par room. At the very least, they should warn their guests about the size and location of this room AND charge a lower rate.
So my one piece of advice if you’re thinking about staying at the Barbizon Palace: ask about the size of the room (if it’s a single) and where the windows overlook. I don’t know about their other single rooms, but I will never accept to stay in room 110 again.

Great location, clean! Amazing breakfast and great friendly service. Easy walk from train station and walk to everything very close by. There is a laundromat a short walk away to do laundry if you need to. Room was clean and bed very comfortable. They honored my request for a quieter room overlooking the canal.

This place received a lot of mixed reviews, so I did not know what to expect when I checked in. Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised. The room was very large — for Amsterdam (or the U.S.)! We had an outside room, so I expected a lot of noise from the foot traffic — but that was not the case. The windows have an extra glass plate that minimizes outside noise. The bathroom was roomy, and, while the bed was a bit too firm for my taste, the bedding (covers and pillows) was super soft and comfortable. Further, the service was quite friendly and the room service/​onsite restaurant provided a mix of good food. Finally, the hotel is conveniently located across the street from the train station.
Some issues: The WiFi is spotty and the rooms could use some updating. That said, these issues did not affect my enjoyment.

A tolerable hotel but FAR FAR away from 5 or even 4 star quality. The property and rooms are spacious, and the staff are pleasant, but that’s about the end of any possible accolades. If you’re from the USA think Motel 6 but with more crap (literally).

We will definitely be staying here again!
The location is perfect (just across the street from the Central train station, and within walking distance to Anne Frank House, various museums, Red Light District, etc.)
Staff were very friendly and helpful; definitely an asset for the hotel.
We were there as a belated birthday present for Nikolaj, and the hotel had a little surprise of chocolates waiting for him in our room. It was more of a surprise for me, though, since I’m the one who at them!
The Wi-​Fi worked well for Nikolaj, but it disappeared for me, unfortunately.
Our room was decently sized and I loved the architecture with old visible beams.
There was some noise, but not really that much of a problem.

The Barbizon Palace was a pleasure to stay at in Amsterdam. The central train station is just a walk across the canal and the Dam Square is a short walking distance as is the shopping districts. There are restaurants all over the place (check out my reviews on some restaurants) from fast food to exquisite fine dining. Anywhere in Amsterdam is a walking distance depending on how much time you have to squander to get to your destination. If you’re flying into Schipol, Amsterdam is a train away costing just about 3.5 or so euro. If you take a taxi to Amsterdam central it would probably be about 45 euro. Staying at the Barbizon cuts down your transportation expenses quite significantly as you can walk to it from the train station if you’re coming from any other areas in Europe by train. The amenities are nothing grand but as old as the buildings are in Amsterdam, you certainly can expect old wallpaper or old furniture which is quite insignificant to me. The bed and linens were so soft and comfy and the breakfast buffet is just simply satisfying. If you need to use the sauna you can inform concierge of the time you need it and they will warm it up for you. They have a small gym with a few exercise equipment but who needs to exercise when having so much fun in Amsterdam? You’ll easily burn all the calories after walking and site seeing or bicycling or ice skating. The trams stops are also right across the canal you can easily tram it to Leidseplein. The staff was very helpful and courteous. We really enjoyed our stay here. They also have windows that open lol

Gruesome hotel! The location is very central near the mail station in Amsterdam. The lobby is very nice but the rooms are unbelievable. We had 3 room during our stay and ALL of the had NO window! The only light came from little «wholes» that are in the lobby courtyard. It was loud, old and very «run-​down» Never again!

This is a nice conveniently located hotel in downtown Amsterdam. Probably a little overpriced for the non-​business travelers. But I was here on business. The food and service are okay. The rooms are modest. My biggest issur was that the wifi internet service is a real challenge to link onto. I travel with two cell phones an iPad and an iPhone and Windows laptop and could really only get one device connected while I was there. Pretty pathetic. Also, the concierge was a challenge to work with in terms of just recommending a nice restaurant within steps from the hotel. Look, just give me a few options and I will make the decision. Don’t ask me exactly what kind of food I am looking for if I don’t tell you I have a preference. Tell me what is good nearby!

Great hotel a 5 minute walk from The central trail station. The reception staff were all very friendly and the lobby is really beautiful. Ask for an inside room if you want a nice quiet room. Rooms are a decent size for a hotel in Europe. It was a great place to stay for our 18 hour lay over in Amsterdam.
I would definitely stay here again for a short trip but really enjoy the Jordaan neighborhood for longer stays.

I love Amsterdam and being so close to the Centraal station makes it a great hotel.
However, I was less impressed by the rooms. The rooms had Mildew smell and the Internet connection was outright disgusting. You’d expect an expensive hotel to have a decent Internet connection.

Really lovely hotel! I am always ehh about choosing hotels in other countries online but both Unilocal and Expedia’s reviews were excellent so I booked it and it was pretty cheap.
Upon arrival last Tuesday, I was blown away at how convenient the location was and how cute this hotel was! The old Amsterdam outside of the hotel is totally contradicted by the pretty chic and modern interior décor and lobby. It was a beautiful lobby and the staff was very friendly. I have to admit, I was not fond of the tall, model-​esque concierge and he didn’t seem to like us either, but he was helpful nonetheless.
Okay location location location. Right around the corner, there are a bunch of restaurants, shops, everything. Then the Red Light District is like 10 minute walk, actually probably less because I saw prostitutes in windows sooner than I had liked to on my walk away from the hotel. The train station is practically across the street. If anything, the convenience factor is what should win you over.
The room was pretty spacious for a European hotel, and we were on the 5^th floor with a lovely view from the front of the hotel. The room wasn’t as modern as the lobby so it was a bit deceiving but the room was decent and we didn’t stay in it for the long anyway.
The staff was awesome and even let me borrow an adapter since I didn’t have one. They cleaned our room and didn’t touch ANYTHING that was in the way of their cleaning. They most likely vacuumed AROUND the sock on the floor, instead of moving it out of the way to clean LOL

Stayed here twice, the hotel has a great location and good staff. Use priceline to get a very good deal here, we paid $ 150 for the rooms, which is good considering this is one of the niver hotels in the area.

As another reviewer wrote, this is a pretty good location and close to the train station, as evidenced by the picture I’ve posted (taken from the hotel room window). This can be an important trait if hauling any luggage. Work travel demands extra clothing, so packing light is a long-​learned skill but not always practicable. Being able to walk about 200 yards or so from the train station to this hotel is a plus in my book, rather than have to schlep your bags through the Red Light to some of the other hotels or hostels.
This location is north in relation to a majority of the city but sits on the edge of the Red Light district. One of the things I enjoy about staying here is that when you’re done playing in the Red Light, you can walk away to some peace and quiet, yet when you’re ready for more, you are only a few steps away.
The hotel is clean and the rooms are a good size. If you’ve the opportunity, try to stay in room 111, or ask the front desk about the «lights» or «Phillips» room. This room was sponsored by the Philliips lighting company and has its own distinctive flair, such as colored lights behind the wall mounted TV and interesting green/​white wallpaper floral design. This is a good sized room as the three of us split up the king bed into two twins, added a roll-​away cot, and could still navigate around the room without tripping or toe stubbing.
The staff are friendly and very helpful, and the concierge is quite knowledgeable about assorted local happenings, including helping one of my friends obtain tickets to the Amsterdam Ajax football game that same day.
The WiFi is free in the lobby.
This is a good hotel and is my preferred hotel when traveling to Amsterdam.

Convenient, clean and friendly staff. Very good location to explore.

He estado en varias ocasiones en Amsterdam y sin duda este es el mejor de los hoteles en los que me he alojado.
Además, si reservas con cierto tiempo puede incluso llegar a ser económico, porque madre mía hay de cada habitación en Ámsterdam.
La habitación en la que me alojé la última vez era increíblemente grande, además parecía que formaba parte de un antiguo edificio que estaba integrado en el hotel. Me encantó que tuviera la estructura de madera vista.
Como todos los NH fuera de España, el servicio y la calidad sobresaliente.