Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens
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Finding an ideal quirky hotel in Amsterdam does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens, a nice option for travellers like you.
Nearby landmarks such as A'dam Lookout (1.7 mi) and Anne Frank House (1.9 mi) make Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens a great place to stay when visiting Amsterdam.
Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel.
The property also features a pool and breakfast to make your visit even more pleasant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to parking.
Travellers looking to enjoy some ribs can head to Foodhallen, Cafe de Klos, or Sea Palace. Otherwise, you may want to check out a seafood restaurant such as Foodhallen, The Seafood Bar van Baerlestraat, or Bridges Dining.
Looking to explore? Then look no further than Westerpark (1.0 mi), which is a popular Amsterdam attraction – and it is conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel.
Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Amsterdam.
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Downsides - For £250 per night - no bottled water, toiletries or proper cups in the room (told that's policy but to me this is the basics ).
- Staff are preoccupied with themselves - waited over 20 mins to get served in the quiet bar whilst one team member made a complicated mocktail for another staff member to photograph.
- Limited food available - extensive menu but only frozen pizzas available - made to feel awkward for even ordering. When asked about restaurant upstairs they just said it's a separate company
- Staff have no local knowledge and seem annoyed if you ask them anything about transport or shops
After storing our bags, we asked for a coffee, to which the server stuck his hand in our face and said "No, use the machine". We wanted a proper coffee rather than from a self service machine, and only after asking two further times and feeling like we'd inconvenienced the café staff did they oblige.
The hotel is clearly painfully understaffed and staff are undertrained. Reception took ages to check people in and out and there was always a line with only one member of staff present.
One evening we went to the bar for drinks and the bar tender had absolutely no clue how to serve drinks. He took three attempts to make a cappuccino and when asked for a rum and coke he used Aperol. He apologised and said he wasn't trained to use the bar. I did feel sorry for him - it's unacceptable to put untrained staff in that position.
The bar food is poor quality and pre-prepared. Most of our order never arrived and it was a pain to take off the final bill when we left.
Overall the hotel is nice - cool setting and rooms are fine. Beds weren't very comfortable and pillows are peculiarly small!? The hotel is also quite a way from the city centre so bus or taxis needed (about 15 euro for a four seater).
The pool was also closed during out stay which we were not told about before arrival. We were offered a drink at the bar (half a pint) as a gesture of goodwill but in my opinion they should have contacted us before arrival to avoid disappointment.
Overall this hotel is not bad for the price but the service is a major let down. I can see this is a common theme from the comments below. Avoid. You can find better hotels, closer to the centre, with staff that are actually competent.
Hated the hallways. It is purposely designed to look old and run down with unpainted walls. Personally, I thought I It looked awful and it never grew on me. The rooms were decorated in a modern way and did not have the same look and they were also small but fine if you are going to be out all day. Everything was clean. It seems to be geared towards a younger crowd and has a college feel to it. I’m a bit older but this didn’t bother me. I would stay here again as it was a good price and very close to a bus stop.
Make sure you go to Adams Lookout. I really liked the roller coaster simulation there.. I also really enjoyed Zaanse Schanse (place with windmills). It was easy to get there by public bus so no need to pay for a tour.
The hotel itself is very nice and clean. We were allowed to check in earlier and we even got a free upgrade for a deluxe room with sea view. Also we enjoyed the pool and the sauna.
The breakfast is ok but for 4 stars rather below average since the buffet was quite small and there were no fresh fruits. However, I appreciated very much that the hotel provided gluten free bread for me!
It’s also super convenient that there is a car park just below the hotel. However, it is a bit more expensive than stated.
As soon as we arrived there was a lot of confusion with what we were being charged, resulting in the guy at the front desk making it feel as though he was trying to get rid of us and couldn’t really be bothered to deal with it.
Additionally, I ordered the upgrade that is offered for €30 (reduced from €45 which is what they usually charge) which is described as entailing rose petals being put on the bed, heart shaped balloons, and a bottle of bubbly on arrival. When we went up to the room we were met with four half inflated normal balloons on the bed, and scribbled writing and scribbled love hearts on our mirror and windows and that was it. I was really disappointed and pretty angry as this was supposed to be a surprise for my boyfriend. When I went to tell them, the same guy (didn’t catch his name but he had dark hair and was a slender build) told me ‘this is just how we do it thanks bye’ and waved me off. Apparently we would of had to come down for the Prosecco but were never told. I told them to just forget it. The customer service was just terrible and we felt like we were being a nuisance when we weren’t exactly asking for much. It really started our holiday with a bad taste in our mouths and we certainly won’t be coming back.
Central station is a 7min drive by car and 15/20min ride with the bus. The bar has delicious cocktails, and the lunch/diner options are good. Within walking distance you also have other options for food/drinks. The room was clean, cosy and had everything I needed for my short stay.
Last time I was here Jeroen helped me at the check-in. He informed me very well and had a welcoming attitude. He clearly enjoys his job. Thanks!
"If you want to have dinner, book it up in advance as it was booked up when I was there"Read full review
"Hotel in by the port so you can feel th breeze and its in a business district, so not so busy."Read full review
"Bus stop is 13 minute walk away! And the bus takes you into Amsterdam city. Get a shuttle bus for free to the hotel from the airport!"Read full review
"location is prime, but near by places are offices so you will not find anything to do. Please consider staying in Amsterdam central."Read full review
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