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NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market
A flower-themed hotel steps from the floating flower market, known for its prime location and generous breakfast.
Exceptional · Deep coverage · read from 33 sources · 229 traveler insights
86
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NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market offers a colorful, flower-themed stay right in the heart of the city. Guests appreciate the unbeatable location within walking distance of major sights, along with a rich breakfast buffet and helpful staff. However, reviewers note a lack of maintenance in some areas, with dark bathroom lighting, erratic water temperatures, and furniture that can feel a bit old. 71174
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What travelers noticed
- The central location next to the floating flower market makes it easy to explore Amsterdam on foot, with a tram stop right outside the door. 16317
- Guests consistently praise the exceptionally friendly and attentive staff. 1031
- The generous breakfast buffet receives acclaim for its fresh fruit, cold cuts, cheeses, and eggs made to order. 1810
- Beds are clean, modern, and very comfortable with excellent cushions and good reading lighting. 41231
The catch
Who it's for
- — Sightseers wanting a central base for walking
- — Breakfast lovers
- — Guests looking for attentive concierge service
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to street traffic who book front-facing rooms
- — Anyone frustrated by small bathrooms with erratic water temperatures
- — Travelers seeking completely modern, updated furniture
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
90read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Food
93read from 13 sources · Solid coverage
Location
97read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The 218-room NH Carlton Amsterdam is in a prime location for tourists and business travelers alike -- in the city center, around the corner from the famed Bloemenmarkt, or Floating Flower Market.” 1
- “The best: without a doubt, the location is the best part of the hotel. It's very central, with lots of entertainment nearby.” 7
Noise
89read from 10 sources · Solid coverage
Room
87read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “I loved all of the windows in my junior suite, especially the large ones that looked out over the rooftops of Amsterdam from the soaking tub in my bathroom.” 17
- “As soon as I entered my gorgeous corner junior suite and threw open the blinds, I saw the famous floating flower market for which the property is named.” 17
Service
89read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “Guests consistently praise the exceptionally friendly and attentive staff, and the extensive breakfast buffet receives high acclaim for its varied and delicious options.” 10
- “The Concierge was fantastic in securing our De Kas reservations, last minute Anne Frank house tickets, and just giving general recommendations.” 23
Bed & Sleep
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Where it is, how to reach it
Vijzelstraat 4
Amsterdam, North Holland Province
1017 HK Europe
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Trails its peers
Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 4 points below the mid-range median of 90, across 368 hotels in the same bracket. In Amsterdam it sits 1 point below the local median of 87.
Price bracket
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Mid-range
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 90
- Index median
- 90
Based on 368 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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- 2 mentions
- 1 mention
Avoid
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
Noise
62
Service
62
Room
58
Value
54
Bathroom
51
Food
17
Location
16
Bed & Sleep
4
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Room14 mentions
- “The room was spacious and clean with a beautiful bathroom and small balcony.” 31
- “The Bulldog, really good location. Can smoke inside in the main bar... Has a lovely rooftop terrace.” 16
- “There is a noticeable lack of maintenance in the bathrooms and furniture in general.” 7
- “The room included some nice little tech features, including USB ports next to beds and both European and UK plug points. There was a range of lighting options and I especially liked the small bedside adjustable reading spots that can be angled into a good book while keeping the room dark.” 12
- “Furniture is (often chipped) formica.” 1
- “I loved all of the windows in my junior suite, especially the large ones that looked out over the rooftops of Amsterdam from the soaking tub in my bathroom.” 17
- “Pulitzer would be my choice, great location and bars. Our room at Hotel Mercier was cool but I found the service disappointing, I wouldn't stay there again.” 23
- “It's clean, very nice (things feel really well maintained and high end enough) but the design really wasn't for me - there was something chain-y about it and it didn't have a really beautiful aesthetic. We had a suite (I can't really remember specific room) and it still felt pretty cramped.” 23
- “Odd-Phrase8620 • 4mo ago Pulitzer would be my choice, great location and bars. Our room at Hotel Mercier was cool but I found the service disappointing, I wouldn't stay there again.” 23
- “As soon as I entered my gorgeous corner junior suite and threw open the blinds, I saw the famous floating flower market for which the property is named.” 17
- “As mentioned earlier, the breakfast room really has the wow factor with its French Baroque plasterwork throughout the space.” 12
- “In 2022, we stayed at Vergulden Eenhoorn, a quick walk to Amstel Station. It has about six rooms that are well sound proofed from the adjoining restaurant bar. The room, which included a loft was very comfortable and we would definitely stay there again.” 20
- “A chilled bottle of Vilarnau Rosé Delicat organic cava was delivered to our room along with two slices of delicious cheesecake topped with a fruit glaze.” 4
- “The flower theme is carried throughout the property's decor, making for a colorful welcome after a long day of travel.” 17
Service16 mentions
- “The Concierge was fantastic in securing our De Kas reservations, last minute Anne Frank house tickets, and just giving general recommendations.” 23
- “Pulitzer is my favorite of the ones you mentioned! The bar has a nice local vibe and super friendly bartenders.” 23
- “The hotel itself was fine. It's clean, very nice (things feel really well maintained and high end enough) but the design really wasn't for me - there was something chain-y about it and it didn't have a really beautiful aesthetic.” 23
- “The staff are very friendly and helpfu.” 31
- “Additionally, I visited on a solo trip to Amsterdam, and felt safe walking around at night on my own. You enter the hotel's colorful lobby, where helpful staff are available to greet you and provide recommendations on things to do and how to get there.” 17
- “The breakfast is very complete and very good, and they also have staff who speak (a little, but something is something) spanish.” 7
- “Guests consistently praise the exceptionally friendly and attentive staff, and the extensive breakfast buffet receives high acclaim for its varied and delicious options.” 10
- “Odd-Phrase8620 • 4mo ago Pulitzer would be my choice, great location and bars. Our room at Hotel Mercier was cool but I found the service disappointing, I wouldn't stay there again.” 23
- “The bar has a nice local vibe and super friendly bartenders.” 23
- “Everyone was friendly and at that time they had a free wine happy hour.. we would just take our glasses out front and sit and stare at the canal and enjoy the end of the day!” 23
- “Incredibly, a spanish chain hotel without service in spanish. We had to help some clients with communication at reception.” 7
- “Delightful hotel with welcoming staff members We had a lovely comfortable stay at this hotel. We used the gym and had pre-booked breakfast which we would highly recommend.” 31
- “I did the andaz a number of years ago and it was great with Canal view room. Everyone was friendly and at that time they had a free wine happy hour..” 23
- “It just isn't a show stopper of a hotel, but I truly loved that location and there were no problems (no noise, no service issues) so I would honestly consider staying again.” 23
- “Pulitzer would be my choice, great location and bars. Our room at Hotel Mercier was cool but I found the service disappointing, I wouldn't stay there again.” 23
- “The stay was fabulous, very attentive, everything in perfect condition and the best thing is the location.” 7
Food25 mentions
- “One of my favorite things about visiting new properties in Europe is checking out the breakfast buffet, and the NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market did not disappoint.” 17
- “I stayed at the Nobleman last year and it was wonderful, especially the in room breakfast.” 23
- “The breakfast buffet is great.” 7
- “The W Amsterdam is my go to. Central. Chic, cool, funky and really comfortable. Nice bars and decent food.” 16
- “The rooms have 48-inch flat-screen TVs (that's a larger screen than in many hotels), coffeemakers, free coffee and tea, and minibars.” 1
- “Great scent throughout, calm rooms, garden/park view options, very good breakfast and solid brasserie food.” 23
- “loved it so much. Amazing vibe fantastic food and wine.” 23
- “Breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room and I was delighted to see it was served until 11am daily giving leisure guests a little more time to chill in the morning.” 12
- “Pulitzer has french press coffee in the rooms that was quite good.” 23
- “The other side is a bit more classical with a lovely Michelin * restaurant. That dining room doubles up as the breakfast room.” 16
- “Well located, full breakfast. For a hotel in this type of cities, you can choose without problems, it's a good option.” 7
- “The breakfast buffet is great. I would return to this hotel without hesitation.” 5
- “The fine-dining Ristorante Caruso is elegant and grand, with high ceilings, gilded woodwork, chandeliers, and lots of light, perfect for weddings or special events.” 1
- “The hotel itself is beautiful without feeling showy. Great scent throughout, calm rooms, garden/park view options, very good breakfast and solid brasserie food.” 23
- “The other side is a bit more classical with a lovely Michelin * restaurant.” 16
- “The breakfast is very complete and very good, and they also have staff who speak (a little, but something is something) spanish.” 7
- “Guests can begin their days in Amsterdam with the generous NH Collection breakfast buffet. Fresh fruit, cold cuts, breads, cheeses and eggs any style are all on the menu, as well as local specialties.” 18
- “The breakfast room overlooks the canal on one side and is a large, light-filled room with beautiful cornicing on the ceiling, a very pleasant space in which to start the day.” 4
- “The best: the location and a good breakfast. The worst: too worn out.” 7
- “The best, the location and the breakfast. The worst, a bit old.” 7
- “ults 2 There is a noticeable lack of maintenance in the bathrooms and furniture in general. There is a noticeable lack of maintenance in the bathrooms and furniture in general. Good buffet.” 7
- “The breakfast had a great choice.” 31
- “The Nadia Hotel near the Anne Frank House. Rooms are small, but hotel is at great location and cost us $1000 for 7 days. Breakfast is included and good.” 20
- “For lunch and dinner, head down to street level where you'll find Ter Marsch & Co Amsterdam. This Instagram-worthy spot is covered in flowers and serves up inventive cocktails along with burgers, salads, and even Dutch bitterbalen.” 17
- “Ter Marsch & Co Amsterdam, located on the ground floor, is the perfect place for an informal meal, or unwinding after a busy day.” 18
Location37 mentions
- “The 218-room NH Carlton Amsterdam is in a prime location for tourists and business travelers alike -- in the city center, around the corner from the famed Bloemenmarkt, or Floating Flower Market.” 1
- “The best: without a doubt, the location is the best part of the hotel. It's very central, with lots of entertainment nearby.” 7
- “The lively neighborhood surrounding the NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market makes it a fun home base when exploring this capital city.” 17
- “Max Brown Hotel Museum Square. You can't go wrong with that location” 16
- “I stayed at the Sir Albert with my husband two years ago for five days. I absolutely loved the location - it really felt like a neighborhood and I think really fits your location brief in a way I'm not sure some of the others will.” 23
- “Pulitzer is great and I love the canal views and location.” 23
- “If that's per night then the park plaza Victoria. Right across the road from the station, stumbling distance to the red light district and handy for everywhere else.” 16
- “The best: the location and a good breakfast. The worst: too worn out.” 7
- “Rooms were clean, modern, beds were comfy, it was silent at night and a great centre location walking distance from everything” 31
- “We loved the Waldorf Astoria. Beautiful neighborhood” 23
- “I liked the neighborhood too but it's not very posh.” 23
- “The hotel is ideal for leisure guests, being just a few steps away from the capital's main shopping streets, world-renowned museums and other breathtaking sights.” 12
- “I liked the Conscious Hotel Westerpark. Bit of a walk to downtown. Interesting rooms, nice modern hotel/hostel vibe.” 16
- “The hotel was fabulous, a great location and facilities.” 31
- “The breakfast is very complete and very good, and they also have staff who speak (a little, but something is something) spanish. It's a great hotel to go anywhere, everything is at most 20 minutes walking distance.” 7
- “Perfect location, small rooms.” 7
- “The best: without a doubt, the location is the best part of the hotel. It's very central, with lots of entertainment nearby. Located 10-15 minutes on foot from the best of amsterdam and especially 15 minutes on foot from amsterdam centraal (train station) which allows easy travel anywhere in the netherlands.” 5
- “Abdulrahman_571. This is an excellent hotel in a great location.” 31
- “The stay was fabulous, very attentive, everything in perfect condition and the best thing is the location.” 7
- “Pulitzer would be my choice, great location and bars.” 23
- “The location is more central than people sometimes think. Amsterdam is small, and from here you can walk, bike or take the tram into the canal belt very easily. But you also have Oosterpark literally at your door, which is great for a run, a morning coffee walk or just some breathing space.” 23
- “In walking distance of most major sights and with bus and tram stops outside the hotel, this was a wonderfully convenient location for a three-day visit.” 4
- “Well located, full breakfast. For a hotel in this type of cities, you can choose without problems, it's a good option.” 7
- “heretobrowse6454 • 4mo ago We enjoyed the Hoxton. We enjoyed the Hoxton. Has character and well located.” 23
- “The best, the location and the breakfast. The worst, a bit old.” 7
- “Extremely walkable neighborhood close to the museums and shopping if that's your thing. Lots of dining nearby and there's a tram stop outside the hotel to get closer to the City Centre if you don't want to walk there.” 23
- “Thanks for all the feedback. We ended up staying at the Clayton Amsterdam American and were pleased with the hotel as well as its convenient location!” 20
- “Wife and I stayed at the MO Conservatorium during their rebrand period and loved it. Extremely walkable neighborhood close to the museums and shopping if that's your thing.” 23
- “Great central location, would definitely stay here again.” 31
- “Hotel very well located, next to the floating flower market. From the hotel, you can visit amsterdam on foot.” 7
- “The best: the location is the best feature of this hotel. Located in the city center, there are many activities nearby, 10-15 minutes from main attractions and 15 minutes walk from the train station.” 7
- “The Bulldog, really good location. Can smoke inside in the main bar... Has a lovely rooftop terrace.” 16
- “The Bulldog, really good location. Can smoke inside in the main bar... Has a lovely rooftop terrace. Walking distance to all the big attractions.” 16
- “The Nadia Hotel near the Anne Frank House. Rooms are small, but hotel is at great location and cost us $1000 for 7 days.” 20
- “The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the city, just around the corner from the flower market, making it easy to explore everything on foot.” 31
- “Pulitzer has french press coffee in the rooms that was quite good. I liked the neighborhood too but it's not very posh.” 23
- “Reply Share 1 more reply 1 more reply More replies heretobrowse6454 • 4mo ago We enjoyed the Hoxton. We enjoyed the Hoxton. Has character and well located.” 23
Value4 mentions
- “Have a look at NH collection Flower Market, it's so central it's madness, tram stop right outside the door, they've balconies and such a cute hotel. Little expensive, your €500 budget might get you 2 nights, maybe 3 if you add another 60-70?” 16
- “It's not far. It might not even be super chubby but we enjoyed it, especially at the price point” 23
- “In February 2024 we stayed at the Hotel Estherea and absolutely loved it. It is not cheap, but look at their promos both on their webpage as well as their Instagram.” 20
- “A straightforward and not too pricey 218-room hotel taken over by the NH chain in 2009.” 2
Bed & Sleep4 mentions
- “Super-comfortable mattresses and a choice of pillows assure you of a good night's sleep.” 18
- “A king-sized bed was very comfortable with excellent cushions and good lighting for reading in bed.” 4
- “I can be a bit of a pillow snob, but I was thrilled to find a selection of pillows that suited my needs quite nicely.” 17
- “The rooms are very light with large windows which have excellent blackout curtains ensuring a good night's sleep.” 4
Noise11 mentions
- “I stayed at the De Ware Jacob boutique hotel near the museums about three years ago and loved it - but my friend stayed there a few weeks later and had to suffer through a broken elevator !” 20
- “The room was clean, comfortable, and surprisingly quiet despite overlooking the street.” 31
- “Rooms at the front of the hotel have excellent city views, but noise-sensitive guests may want to request rooms at the back, away from the heavy street traffic.” 1
- “Despite the busy location, I had no issue with noise in my room during my stay.” 17
- “It just isn't a show stopper of a hotel, but I truly loved that location and there were no problems (no noise, no service issues) so I would honestly consider staying again.” 23
- “And Amsterdam is no exception. They have two buildings across from each other on the same street. One is more contemporary and modern with a great steakhouse and cocktail bar on the top floor.” 16
- “I could hear no noise from the street below so fortunately had no need for earplugs despite the central location!” 4
- “In 2022, we stayed at Vergulden Eenhoorn, a quick walk to Amstel Station. It has about six rooms that are well sound proofed from the adjoining restaurant bar.” 20
- “All staff very helpful. Our room was lovely and quiet, no street noise as some reviewers had stated.” 31
- “I love W hotels. And Amsterdam is no exception. They have two buildings across from each other on the same street. One is more contemporary and modern with a great steakhouse and cocktail bar on the top floor.” 16
- “Due to its very central location, it is not quiet because of noise from the street.” 7
Bathroom7 mentions
- “Bathroom lighting is dark, and guests report that water temperature can be erratic.” 1
- “The worst: i wouldn't highlight anything negative, maybe the bathroom is a bit small, but sufficient for two.” 7
- “The bath also included a rain shower and paddle shower and I liked the indent in the bathtub for the shower space, which I thought was quite a clever touch.” 12
- “The small bathroom had an inviting walk-in rain shower and fragrant NH Collection Hotel green tea products.” 4
- “The bathroom was also spotless and very well maintained.” 31
- “My bathroom had a beautiful finish to it, it was quite a small space but the design maximised the use of the space.” 12
- “The worst: nothing special, the bathroom is perhaps a bit small, but adequate for two people.” 7
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- 1NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Marketoyster.comReview siteDate not stated10 quotes used
“The 218-room NH Carlton Amsterdam is in a prime location for tourists and business travelers alike -- in the city center, around the corner from the famed Bloemenmarkt, or Floating Flower Market.”
Read originaloyster.com - 2NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market reviews, photosamsterdam.gaycities.comReview siteDate not stated1 quote used
“A straightforward and not too pricey 218-room hotel taken over by the NH chain in 2009.”
Read originalamsterdam.gaycities.com - 3Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Marketholidaycheck.deReview siteDate not stated3 quotes used
“Das Hotel ist ideal gelegen nur wenige Gehminten von bekannten Touristenattraktionen entfernt, wie dem Blumenmarkt oder Muntplein.”
Read originalholidaycheck.de - 4NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market - Reviewrestlessfeet.comReview siteDate not stated9 quotes used
“I particularly liked the fluffy mini pancakes and the Dutch treat that is the poffertjes - mini pancakes made in a special mould - that one can buy at market stalls around the city.”
Read originalrestlessfeet.com - 5Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market - Reservingreserving.comReview siteDate not stated2 quotes used
“The best: without a doubt, the location is the best part of the hotel. It's very central, with lots of entertainment nearby. Located 10-15 minutes on foot from the best of amsterdam and especially 15 minutes on foot from…”
Read originalreserving.com - 6NH Flower Market or NH Barbizon Palace Hotels?tripadvisor.comForum threadDate not statedRead originaltripadvisor.com
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