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What’s most interesting about the hotel is its history. Take a little time to read the stories and understand the many incarnations of the building on the Lloyd History Exhibition staircase.
The old school louvered shutters are a nice touch.
Simple, white, crisp linens on a nice big bed.
Can’t really ask for more.
Big desk and comfy chair, perfect for spreading out and writing your A Hotel Life review.
Here’s a sneak peek at one of the five star rooms. With this one, you get a view of the moon from the bath tub.
The loo in the bedroom is a definite harp back to the Lloyd’s prison days. Not ideal for a romantic getaway.
This mustard yellow wardrobe pretty much made the room for me.
A fun time was had unpacking.
The shop/bar area works pretty well in the open plan restaurant at the heart of the hotel.
Guests ‘enjoying’ their breakfasts.
Terrace time can be had in the summer months.
The Lloyd Hotel & Cultural Embassy’s building.
Highs & Lows
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The sheer number of diverse Dutch designers involved makes this project pretty cool. Lots of nice little details to be explored if you’re inclined in that way.
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Super comfy bed in my opinion. Nice, big room with lovely views. I was in a 4 star.
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Fell in love with the huge yellow wardrobe/storage system in my room. Shame I only had 3 days worth of clothes to fill it with. Also liked the big desk and grey felt covered wheelie chair.
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It’s been said before that I am ruled by my stomach, so I feel I should mention that the breakfast buffet is €17 and is pretty rubbish. Nothing cooked and they won’t even let you have a hot chocolate instead of a coffee. Eat out for breakfast. Amsterdam is full of great cafes.
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Now, this is pretty important as it might be a make or break for you. The loo was actually located inside the bedroom. No walls. All open plan. Not sure about that one…
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On the one hand it’s really interesting that they have kept the history of the building so visible. On the other, you want a bit more comfort based on what you’re paying.
Important Bits
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Type
Independent, one to five star hotel.
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Vibe
Originally a migrant hotel, then a few other things including a Nazi prison, before becoming what it is today. The history is fascinating and I do like what they’ve done with the place but it does still feel a bit ‘prisony.’
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Location
A bit out of the way in the North East. Having said that, nothing in Amsterdam is really all that out of the way because it’s kind of teeny and the trams are good.
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Rooms
117
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Music
Live folky stuff on Saturday night. Plinky plonky stuff the rest of the time.
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Year Opened
2004
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Designed By
MVRDV
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Health & Wellness
No, but there’s an art library.
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Restaurant
Yes. The menu is based on South European dishes and snacks. Didn’t eat there except for brekkie. Great space, rubbish brekkie.
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Bar
Yes, the Red Bar. Nice spot overlooking the water. Although the weather, in true Amsterdam style, was rainy so we didn’t get to partake in a terrace cocktail. Nice, fresh OJ though.
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Children
Bring them along.
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Price
€110 - €500 depending on the number of stars you go for.
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de Hortus
Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam Plantage Middenlaan 2a
The Frankendael Foundation
Middenweg 72, 1097 BS Amsterdam, Netherlands
de Kas
Kamerlingh Onneslaan 3 1097 DE Amsterdam
Lloyd Hotel & Cultural Embassy
Oostelijke Handelskade 34, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Hotel Location Oostelijke Handelskade 34, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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