With a list of contributing designers and architects that reads like a who’s who of contemporary Dutch design, the storied Lloyd, which was once an emigrant’s-only hotel, and later a prison, has become Amsterdam’s contemporary design hotel of choice. Quirky rooms – no two are… more alike – range in luxury from one to five stars, per size and amenities, and are priced accordingly. One-star rooms are small and have shared bathrooms, but the limited space has been well-utilized and all have water views. Five-star rooms, on the other hand, are massive and boast extremely unique amenities, like a grand piano and a bed wide enough to sleep eight! Common areas host cultural exhibitions that attract locals and endow the property with undeniable hipster street cred. All guests are invited to make use of the hotel’s Cultural Embassy, a concierge-type service dedicated to plugging visitors into Amsterdam’s thriving cultural scene.
Lloyd is a fun and different experience. The rebuildt prison has lots of surprises, and I`ve never stayed in a hotelroom thats anything like this. For instanse - the shower and toilet in our room was a gigantic, yellow box. We loved the design.... more
The idea of creating a modern, unique design hotel in a former asylum house and prison is certainly interesting. But at Lloyd's, they
We had a great stay at the Lloyd. Friendly staff, inetersting interior, bright beautiful room (with a fold-open golden bathroom). It's a bit out of the centre, but that can be a good thing. Especially when it's sunny and you can ride a bike along... more
Like your artiest friend, the Lloyd is always fabulous and occasionally exasperating. More than just a hotel, it's also a cultural centre and local gathering place, so you never know what's around the next corner. There's no doubt that the Lloyd is... more
Despite its helpful and cheery staff. Despite its artsy and comfortable public rooms. Despite its convenience to public transit (three quick stops on tram #26 from Centraal Station). The rather quirky Lloyd is probably NOT for everyone. For... more
the staff were friendly & helpfull, the rooms were basic clean and comfy, great showers in middle of room, great concept but better
I took the cheapest room they had, on the 4th floor and with a shared bathroom. I read that is was a 'different' hotel, but I wasn't prepared for the psychiatric institution look of my room... This floor had long, echoing corridors, and everything... more
I LIKED THE CLEANNESS OF THE ROOM. THE BED WAS VERY COMFORTABLE ALSO. i THOUGHT THE STAFF WERE RUDE WHEN WE WERE CHECKING IN AND NOT HELPFUL
As we waited to check in my dutch colleague warned me that the hotel was a bit different. It certainly still has an 'institutional' feel in keeping with its prison heritage but now feels more like a hostel. The architecture was interesting enough... more
