citizenM Amsterdam South is the chain's no-nonsense approach to city hotels: compact, well-designed rooms, self-service check-in and a lively ground-floor canteen. The page gives the address as Prinses Irenestraat 30 in Amsterdam South and lists 215 rooms in one six-storey building opened in 2009, with a four-star class under the Hotelstars Union. The location suits both business and leisure travellers. The page lists the RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre and the World Trade Center as seven minutes' walk, the Prinses Irenestraat tram and metro stop as two minutes and Amsterdam South station as six, and gives the Vondelpark as five minutes by car and the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum as seven. Facilities include a 24-hour front desk, a 24-hour business centre, free WiFi in all rooms, the canteenM restaurant and bar, a coffee shop, a lift and coworking space. Rooms are listed with air conditioning, blackout drapes, premium bedding, a smart television, an iPad and a hydromassage shower. Check-in starts at 2:00 PM and check-out is before 11 AM, with express check-in and contactless check-out available. Buffet breakfast is served from 6:00 to 11:00 AM at about 19.50 euros per person. The building carries BREEAM sustainability certification.
Who it suits
Business travellers, couples and solo visitors who want comfort, speed and a modern design without the premium of the canal ring. It also suits conference-goers at the RAI and visitors who plan to use the tram and metro to reach the museums and the centre. It is not suited to families who need cribs or extra beds, as the page lists neither as available, and pets are not allowed, although service animals are welcome.
Living in it
Rooms are compact, and they are designed around technology, with controls on the iPad and a hydromassage shower. There is no on-site parking, so you will rely on public transport or nearby car parks. Only credit and debit cards are accepted, and only registered guests are allowed in guest rooms. The local tax rate of 12.5 per cent applies. Late check-out is available subject to availability for a fee.
Value
Rates are usually in the mid range, much lower than the central luxury hotels, and the facilities are well designed for a short stay. The location is not romantic in the way the canal ring is, but the transport is excellent and the museum quarter is a short ride. For travellers who plan to spend their days out and want a clean, comfortable base with strong connections, it is a smart choice. Book early for major events at the RAI, when rates rise.
Why stay here
- ✓Self-service check-in
- ✓canteenM restaurant and bar
- ✓24-hour business centre
- ✓Coworking space
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓iPad room controls
- ✓Tram and metro stop nearby
Good questions
Where is citizenM Amsterdam South?+
At Prinses Irenestraat 30 in Amsterdam South. The page lists the RAI and the World Trade Center as seven minutes' walk and a tram and metro stop two minutes away.
Is there parking?+
No. The page says there is no on-site parking, so plan to use public transport.
Are cribs or extra beds available?+
The page lists neither cribs nor rollaway beds as available.
