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I arrived back home from Amsterdam on Friday 23rd August after a horrible experience at this hotel. We stayed in Room 415. Myself and my wife have been to Amsterdam combined over 30+ times. At 43 years of age, we usually stay at the opposite side of the river at the Kimpton De Witt on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5. However, this trip (Tuesday 20th August – Friday 23rd August) we decided to try something different and booked the Sir Adam hotel over the water for something different. On our first night in the hotel we were awaken by a loud noise and noticed that the large heavy ventilation hatch in the bathroom had broken away from its fixings and was literally hanging on with 1 fixing. We had to avoid the shower and toilet that evening/morning as it was not worth the risk using the bathroom in case it fell down. When we advised the staff in the morning on reception, they were helpful and offered us a complimentary breakfast which we accepted. They sent someone up to fix it when we left the room to visit the city the same day. Unfortunately this is when the holiday took a turn for the worst. For context, we still take an amount of cash with us to Amsterdam from the UK. We change our GBP at Tesco (UK Supermarket) and take the Tesco envelope with us and take £150 a day out of the envelope to spend during the day along with any card purchases. On Thursday 22nd, my wife wanted to sleep in, so I took some money out the envelope for Thursday and left £250 in the envelope for Friday (our last day). I placed the envelope on the record player in the room so my wife could see it when she woke up. I caught the ferry into the city and had a coffee on my own. I had intended to walk back to the hotel to meet my wife to start the day – however she rang me to advise that there was no need for me to walk back to the hotel and instead she would leave the hotel and meet me at the Ferry instead – so I didn’t need to walk back. Upon meeting her at the Ferry, I asked had she locked up and put the money/envelope away? She advised the envelope was still on the top next to the record player. She asked me did I want to walk back to the hotel and put the envelope into the safe. I said no. This is my biggest mistake. The sun was out, we were looking forward to a day out – What could go wrong? I mean the room was locked so surely it would be safe right? Unfortunately, when we returned to the hotel on Thursday evening (22nd August) the envelope had gone. The Tesco money envelope, the receipts in it and all the money had gone. 3 x £50 notes and 5 x £20 notes. Before going to reception, myself and my wife stripped the room to double check we had not made a mistake. After we were sure it was not there we went to reception and a staff member came up to strip the room also. No money was found. We were advised to wait until the next morning (Friday 23rd – last day) to speak to management. On Friday morning, we went downstairs to explain and we had 2 meetings with the hotel staff. We were told that there was nothing that they could do. They trust their staff and that we should have put our money in the safe. I believe we are reasonable people and I FULLY ACCEPT that I should have walked back to the hotel and placed the envelope in the safe. But I didn’t. HOWEVER, despite the hotels terms and conditions that they are not responsible for lost money etc.. let us be very honest here. THERE ARE ONLY 3 SCENERIOS HERE: 1. I am a liar and I am making this up 2. The person who came into my room has accidentally put the envelope in the trash bin thinking it was trash. 3. The person who came into my room has taken it. I personally believe (hope) – that it has been thrown away by accident. However, that still left us with NO money on our last day and ruined the trip. Irrelevant of any terms and conditions the hotel wish to quote – I know for a FACT – that our money has gone. It is has gone missing from that room and from their hotel. That is 100% the truth.
Barrie Herrington
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Update 24/10: Visited a 4th or 5th time. For me, the hotel remains a winner in Amsterdam. Nice rooms, on average a bit smaller than the average room in Amsterdam, but nicely decorated. Reception was very friendly. Asked for breakfast at the last minute. This became a tad more expensive. What I noticed about the maintenance of the room. She is not cleaned well, I know this because I accidentally dropped my glass with cava and it broke. There was a stain in that place for 2 days. We had a problem with one of the curtains, but I reported it at check-out. That's not a disaster either. What I would personally do on days like this, when occupancy is so low, is to give a free upgrade. You score points and cement regular visitors like myself. What definitely was less and I also gave that message ... the breakfast. You can no longer choose from the menu and it is buffet only. That's a big leap backwards. I could still order a coffee, but I had to wait a long time for it. The breakfast people, especially on the 2nd day, were very noisy. When they come to get your plate they are very quiet and talk very softly, but that is definitely an act. They also hang out at the bar, in a non-elegant way. I still had vouchers to have a drink in the bar and asked for a cocktail, this was during evening hours.This is not included in the voucher, the people at the bar already told me with annoyance. I said the people at reception said all drinks were included, that I had specifically asked for it. The response was even more annoying and was next ‘They don't know about anything, up here’. The hotel itself is not at fault for the behavior of Butchers, but it is worth mentioning it. I visited a second time this year. Review is actually the same. Service is the best and staff is very friendly. Location is very nice. We had again a room on the 6th floor. I didn't book a Sir Corner but a Sir Deluxe. Only reasoning was the price difference. Rooms aren't very spacious. Toilet and shower are separated in 2 different small spaces. Cleaning your teeth and so is in the room itself. Pressure of the shower wasn't really good. We had room 603 and that is very close to the elevators. The first night we had some disturbance of ppl that were partying pretty late. Room cleaning stays the same. It is okay but not the best. I also think that the black counters don't work in the favor of the cleaning crew. But we lost a ring so went looking in our room and it was obvious that under the bed and the places you normally don't look aren't really cleaned thorough. Still the reasons to book again are more positive then to look for another hotel. I visit Amsterdam at least one time a year and have stayed at various hotels. The hotel is located in a very quiet area which is a big plus. You take the free ferry that goes very frequently and arrive at a 2 minute walk from the hotel. Check-in is very very friendly and professional. I booked a Sir Corner and personally found the room not very spacious. Other hotels at that price range have larger rooms. The room itself is very comfortable, with a very good mattress and bedding. I’m glad I had a pleasant discount before booking the room. Cleaning had a few flaws, one the one hand it looked magnificent, but dirty glasses weren’t replaced and some places weren’t cleaned, but that are small details. I needed a bit of help because my roommate (known as my mother) was snoring like a herd of mating tortoises and they were very quick to help with some earbuds. The vibe of the hotel is lovely. The elevators are a gem. Breakfast and drinks are recommended.
Chantal Heylen
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Loved the room. Amazing views, excellent bedding. Nice robe and slippers (though would prefer plush robe vs the denim one provided). Loved the bathroom! But cool to shower in a window! Privacy screen was perfect. I did think I read that they would be decorated with local art but maybe I was mistaken as it was just a print of a collage of posters. Decoration was cute but I expected paintings or something. Location was only ok as it’s pretty far from a lot of the museums and stuff (40 min to walk to Van Gogh for example, but only 15 to De Wallen so I depends what you’re looking for). But I liked the ferry and it was frequent so that was nice. Being very near the Centraal station is also helpful. The record player was a big draw for me but the record selection wasn’t that great (I found a couple good ones though!) and they were all in terrible condition, almost all of them had skips where they just kept repeating and had to be forced forward. I guess you can’t really police how guests treat them. I had bought new records on my trip though, so still a very cool feature. (I recommend including a record brush in the rooms!) One of my black out curtains got stuck in place and couldn’t be opened (I didn’t mention it until I left because there was only one day left at that point and didn’t feel like having someone in my room trying to fix it). Buffet breakfast only ok. Everything I ordered from the menu was barely warm and the system changed while I was there to only buffet (but staff offered to let me order something anyway because they knew I had been there a few days). Staff was excellent! Everyone super nice and helpful. I enjoyed my stay but not sure I’d stay again but that’s mainly because of location. Oh the big bar downstairs looked really fun if you are into that! I was mostly exhausted by the time I got back so I didn’t really spend time down there. Definitely looked cool for groups of young people. Some arcade games there too. The Lookout & swing the top of the tower is also very cool but it’s separately owned so you’ll need a ticket to the floor as well as the swing.
Jennifer Grunwald
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Review of Sir Adam Hotel, Amsterdam Our stay at the Sir Adam Hotel in Amsterdam was nothing short of fantastic. From the moment we checked in, we were impressed by the unique, eclectic vibe of the hotel. We booked a family room on the third floor, and it turned out to be an incredible choice—our corner rooms offered a spectacular view. We could see the canal, as well as across the waterway to the transportation station, making for a picturesque and dynamic setting. One of the biggest surprises was how convenient the location actually was. Initially, I was worried about being far from the city center, but the free ferry made everything incredibly accessible. In just minutes, we could cross over and grab food at the transportation station, where there was a great selection, including Julia’s for pastries and even a pharmacy for any essentials. The seamless connection to public transit made exploring the city effortless. The room itself was a highlight—delightfully quirky with a record player in each space. It was such a fun touch to pick out records and set the mood. And the beds? Easily some of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept on in any hotel. The attention to comfort was evident. The hotel’s downstairs lobby was another standout feature. It had a lively and welcoming atmosphere, with games like ping pong and a great bar area for drinks. It made for a perfect place to unwind after a day of sightseeing. The restaurant’s food was just okay—not particularly memorable—but that was far from a dealbreaker given all the amazing dining options nearby. What truly set Sir Adam apart was the outstanding front desk staff. They were incredibly helpful, making sure we were settled in and providing great recommendations. Their hospitality made our experience even better. Looking back, I wish we had stayed longer. The combination of the fantastic view, eclectic decor, unbeatable location, and warm hospitality made this one of my favorite hotel stays. I’d absolutely return and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Amsterdam!
Big Traveler
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Just back from a long weekend break in Amsterdam where we stayed in a ‘corner room with city view’ on the 5th floor of the Sir Adam hotel. It’s located in a converted office building and the decor is music-themed - all very fun with album posters and a real electric guitar mounted on the wall, a vinyl record player with real records to play (and a library of them to choose from in reception. The windows are amazing, full height from floor to ceiling so you get an incredible view (but there are also black-out blinds if you’re a light sleeper). We had a few very rainy mornings so just relaxed with lazy lie-ins, watching the rain outside. The bed was extremely comfortable, always a sign of a hotel paying attention! Minibar is well stocked and chargeable but the bottled mineral water is complimentary and replaced daily. All the other usual stuff you would expect in a lux hotel room is there (slippers, dressing gowns, umbrella etc etc). The bathroom has a huge walk-in shower and cool adjustable lighting; toiletries are all in big wall-mounted dispensers to reduce plastic waste. There’s a section of privacy glass on the window but no blinds so it can feel a bit exposed but we quickly realised the rooms are so high up and the glass so reflective that nobody can see into the rooms! (We checked when we were outside). Still, best to dim the lights if showing at night! The location is great. We were a bit apprehensive about being on the “other side” of the water but the ferry shuttles back and forth every 4 minutes and runs 24 hours a day, every day (and is free). Super easy. We didn’t check out the rooftop area because it was so wet but the view is supposed to be amazing- something to try on our next visit. And we will be back, it’s a wonderful place to stay, definitely recommended. Shout out to the really friendly staff too, they were great (and even let me check out late because I got lost when out for a run on our last day!)
Jack G
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I really had a great stay at Sir Adam Hotel! From the moment I arrived, the experience was smooth—check-in with Ebony was fantastic, super friendly and efficient. In fact, the entire staff was really cool and welcoming, which made a big difference throughout the stay. The hotel itself has a really unique vibe. The rooms were beautifully decorated with lots of personality, making it feel like more than just another hotel stay. And I have to say—hands down, BEST hotel elevators ever. Karaoke inside with different themes? Absolute genius. Definitely one of the most fun little details that made the stay memorable. The location is also excellent. Being right by the river adds a lot of charm, and the free ferry across the IJ is such a simple yet awesome perk—it’s quick, convenient, and actually makes getting around more enjoyable. There were only a couple of minor downsides. One was a small housekeeping slip—a used cotton bud on the floor when I arrived, which showed a bit of a lack of attention to detail. Also, while fresh towels were provided, they didn’t always smell exactly "fresh," which was a bit unexpected for a hotel of this level. Moreover, there didn’t seem to be much consistent “emphasis” npr special welcome to BonVoy status members be it Gold or Platinum…etc. but I personally don’t care so much about that yet would’ve been a nice touch! Fun fact: I actually checked out on March 12, but a few hours later, I was back again with a new booking because my SAS flight got canceled at the last minute! So I got to spend an extra, unplanned night here—probably the most unexpected hotel return I’ve had where Nadiim from the team kindly helped me secure a good deal as I was leaving within 7 hours. Overall, a really cool and fun hotel with great staff and an unbeatable vibe. Would absolutely stay again!
Omer M.
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Nearby Attractions Of Sir Adam Hotel
A'DAM Lookout
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Overhoeksplein 7, 1031 KS Amsterdam, Netherlands
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attractions: A'DAM Lookout, Sexmuseum Amsterdam Venustempel, This is Holland, DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station, Amsterdam Centraal, Nxt Museum, Lovers Canal Cruises Amsterdam, Aloha, Our Lord in the Attic Museum (Former Hidden Catholic Church), Stromma - Damrak, restaurants: Prix d'Ami., Sea Palace Restaurant, Pancakes Amsterdam, Loetje, Omelegg City Centre, Manneken Pis Damrak, The Grasshopper, Brouwerij De Prael, Formosa Argentina, Dabka
