Good for value but definitely has some things to be aware of.
Pros:
- location. Walking distance to Leid square (and thus easy access to light rail to central station)
- walking distance to spui square and nine little streets (really lovely neighborhood).
- clean
- late check out: mgmt company let us leave our bags in the office for the day
- responsiveness: since it's a company, they respond pretty quickly (for example, room had no hand soap and someone swing by in 40 min to drop off)
- a piano!
- employee who let us in was super sweet and answered all our questions about food and activities recommendations
Cons:
- check-in process: mgmt company is disorganized. We arrived and no one let us in. Called the number to confirm and they had an employee arrive almost an hour late. Recommendation for the traveler is to make sure you have international phone service and give constant updates on your arrival time.
- front door: thank goodness we read the last review. We tested the key mid day and yup, it took us 15 minutes to figure it out. Recommendation to the traveler, do not let the employee leave until he/she walks you through the front door key process.
- stairs: these are common in Amsterdam but you should know these stairs are narrow (3 feet) and is almost as steep as walking up a ladder. The step itself is narrow and cannot fit a foot.
- lights - only half the stairwells lights worked so nighttime walking down stairs was terrifying
In conclusion - as long as you are aware of some of the possible "cons" and work thru it, you will have a lovely stay.