As it’s staffed by hospitality school students (under the careful supervision of seasoned pros), service at the beautiful College Hotel can sometimes be inconsistent, but a great location and captivating style that sees yesteryear meet tomorrow, helps College stay at the head of its class. A converted… more 19th-century school building, the property takes advantage of the structure’s original architecture, offering unique, stylish rooms in which contemporary-chic furniture is juxtaposed against exposed brick and stained glass elements. Since it’s only a short walk to the Concertgebouw (Orchestra) and De Pijp (one of the city’s trendiest dine-out neighborhoods), guests don’t have to travel far to find themselves immersed in local culture. Should you wish to have a fabulous night in, College Restaurant, the in-house destination restaurant, offers consistently wonderful contemporary Dutch cuisine.
We found The College Hotel to be a lovely place to stay and the entire staff was professional and courteous from beginning to end. The room was spacious and comfortable, beautiful modern decor mixed with the old school charm. The location was close... more
Located near the Museumplein, it is a place where you can enjoy the quietness of the city. I usually go there for a drink with friends
The Ceck out really was a nightmare. They were not able to fill in the right billing address into the invoice. They need three! times and 45 minutes to do it right. On top: I sent them days before my arrival the right billing address by mail, which... more
You have to consider that 90% of the staff are students. If you forget about that you might think the service isn't all that great. This
If I go to Amsterdam again, I'll stay here despite the dodgy service... The hotel is in a fantastic location - next to the Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum. Great restaurants and other eateries and good shops nearby - really great, great location - you're... more
Good value for money but the service is very very very poor. The hotel is ran by students and you can feel that everywhere. They forgot to explain how the airco worked, where the closets where, when we asked if they could call us a taxi, the girl... more
The College Hotel was a great place to stay for a two day business trip - and it would also be perfect for a weekend away with your other half. The rooms were large, modern and very comfortable with some quirky features like sloping ceilings and old... more
