Hotel V Nesplein is a stylish upscale hotel on the Nes, a narrow street of theatres and cafés in the heart of the old centre, and its location is its greatest strength. The page gives the address as Nes 49 and lists Dam Square as only a one-minute walk, the Amsterdam Museum as four, the Nine Streets as six, the Flower Market as seven and Rembrandt Square as eight, with Amsterdam Centraal about thirteen minutes on foot. The hotel is described as an upscale hotel near Dam Square, but the page does not show a star class, so we do not state one. There are six room types, ranging from a Comfort Double or Twin of about 193 square feet to a Superior room of about 279 square feet and a Suite of about 431 square feet, as well as a Double Superior that sleeps four. The public spaces are a restaurant called The Lobby, a bar and lounge, a terrace and a library, and there is a 24-hour front desk, a lift, luggage storage, laundry service and free WiFi. Cooked-to-order breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:30 AM at 27.50 euros per person. The hotel is Green Key certified and smoke-free. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is before 11 AM.
Who it suits
Couples and solo travellers who want a central, stylish base and who prefer a hotel with personality to a chain. It is a good choice for theatre-goers and for first-time visitors who plan to walk everywhere. Families can use the Double Superior room for four, though space is limited compared with larger hotels. Pets are not allowed, and cribs cost 10 euros a night and must be arranged in advance.
Living in it
The street is pedestrian-friendly but the old centre is always busy, so ask about quieter rooms if you are a light sleeper. Room sizes are modest, as is usual in historic Amsterdam buildings, so read the dimensions before you book. The page notes that wheelchair accessibility may have limitations, so contact the hotel if you need specific access.
Cash is not accepted and a card and photo ID are required at check-in. Valet parking is listed at 55 euros a day, which is cheap for the centre but not necessary if you arrive by train. The local tax of 12.5 per cent applies.
Value
Rates are in the upper-middle range for the old centre and rise at peak times, but the combination of location, design and a Green Key certificate makes it better value than many larger hotels nearby. The guest rating on the page is very high and based on nearly 900 reviews. For a first visit where you want to walk to the main sights, it is hard to beat, and the quiet library and terrace give you somewhere to retreat to between outings. Book early for spring and summer.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant (The Lobby)
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Library
- ✓Cooked-to-order breakfast
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Lift
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
Where is Hotel V Nesplein?+
At Nes 49 in the old centre. The hotel page lists Dam Square as a one-minute walk and the Nine Streets as six minutes.
Is breakfast included?+
The page lists cooked-to-order breakfast from 7:00 to 10:30 AM at 27.50 euros per person. Check whether your rate includes it.
Is the hotel eco-friendly?+
The page lists the hotel as Green Key certified and smoke-free.
