HEM Hotel Amsterdam - Amsterdam

Voorburgstraat 250, Amsterdam 1059 VD Netherlands
Guest rating 5.6
5.6 overall guest rating
"Disapointed"
 by M from London
The hotel is not far from the RAI convention centre which is good, however besides this, my stay ...
23/03/2009
52.34857, 4.84336
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Overview

Location.

The modern HEM Hotel Amsterdam is in the southwest suburbs, four kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Vondelpark, Amsterdam's largest park, is two kilometres away, as is the World Fashion Centre. The Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are four kilometres from the hotel. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is 10 kilometres away.

Hotel Features.

The contemporary HEM Hotel Amsterdam sits in a small garden and comprises three linked buildings.

Modern art and simple wooden furniture grace HEM Restaurant which offers buffet breakfasts and alfresco dining in the warmer months. Traditionally decorated with red-tiled floors and wicker chairs, HEM Brasserie/Bar serves beers and light meals, such as sandwiches and fried croquettes. It has a pool table, darts board and shows big-screen sports.

There are five meeting rooms for up to 220 people, and wireless Internet access throughout (surcharge). The lobby has a computer with high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Business services are available.

Bicycles can be hired at the hotel (surcharge may apply).

Guestrooms.

The 218 guestrooms on four floors are either decorated traditionally, with check fabrics and blue tones, or in a contemporary manner with dark-wood furniture and warm tones. All rooms have wireless Internet access (surcharge) and direct-dial phones. Private bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Expert Tip.

Guests can hire bikes to explore the nearby Vondelpark; its east gate leads to the museum district.

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
  • City tax

  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Why book with us?

    Facilities

    Services

    • Breakfast available (surcharge)
    • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
    • Currency exchange
    • Internet access in public areas - high speed
    • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
    • Internet access - wireless
    • Laundry facilities
    • Parking (surcharge)
    • Safe-deposit box - front desk
    • Shoe shine

    Business & Event

    • 24-hour front desk
    • Audio-visual equipment
    • Banquet facilities
    • Business services
    • Conference room(s)
    • Dry cleaning service
    • Meeting rooms (small groups)

    Rooms (all rooms include)

    • Climate control
    • Cribs (infant beds) available
    • Desk
    • Direct-dial phone
    • Extra towels/bedding
    • Hair dryer
    • Handheld shower
    • Housekeeping
    • Internet access - high speed
    • Internet access - surcharge
    • Internet access - wireless
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Pay movies
    • Private bathroom
    • Sewing kit
    • Shower only
    • Television - Satellite service
    • Wake-up calls
    • Window opens

    General

    • Air-conditioned public areas;
    • Bar/lounge;
    • Coffee shop or café;
    • Elevator/lift;
    • Number of floors: 4;
    • Number of rooms: 218;
    • Poolside bar;
    • Pool table;
    • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
    • RestaurantMealTypeBreakfast;
    • RestaurantMealTypeLunch;
    • Smoke-free property;
    • Umbrella
    Check-in time is 2 PM
    Check-out time is 11 AM
    Pets not allowed

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Dining

    HEM Restaurant - Dining area with simple wood furnishings and decorated with modern art, it offers a full hot and cold buffet breakfast each morning. During the summer guests can have lunch al fresco on one of the two terraces.

    HEM Brasserie/Bar - Guests and locals enjoy a beer with a game of pool or live televised sports event in this traditional, Dutch style bar with wicker chairs and red tile floors. Light meals, sandwiches and hot snacks are available and during warmer months food and drinks can be taken on the patio area. Open daily until late.

    Recreation

    Guests can hire bicycles at the hotel to make the two-kilometre ride to Vondelpark, the largest and most popular city park in Amsterdam. It offers extensive cycle paths and plenty of grassy areas for picnics. The east gate also connects straight to the museum quarter.

    The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.


    • Bicycle rentals on site
    • Boating nearby
    • Running track/path nearby

    Guestrooms Guestrooms

    Basic 2* Twin room

    Two twin beds. Located in the annex building. Simple decor in traditional or contemporary style with modern furnishings. Two armchairs and desk. Pay television with satellite channels, wireless Internet (surcharge), direct-dial phone. Tiled bathroom with walk-in shower and hair dryer.

    All rooms include All rooms include
    • Climate control
    • Cribs (infant beds) available
    • Desk
    • Direct-dial phone
    • Extra towels/bedding
    • Hair dryer
    • Handheld shower
    • Housekeeping
    • Internet access - high speed
    • Internet access - surcharge
    • Internet access - wireless
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Pay movies
    • Private bathroom
    • Sewing kit
    • Shower only
    • Television - Satellite service
    • Wake-up calls
    • Window opens

    Standard 2 Pers

    Two twin beds. Simple decor in traditional or contemporary style with modern furnishings. Two armchairs and desk. Pay television with satellite channels, wireless Internet (surcharge), direct-dial phone. Tiled bathroom with walk-in shower and hair dryer.

    All rooms include

    Standard Quadruple room

    Four twin beds. Simple decor in traditional or contemporary style with modern furnishings. Two armchairs and desk. Pay television with satellite channels, wireless Internet (surcharge), direct-dial phone. Tiled bathroom with walk-in shower and hair dryer.

    All rooms include

    Standard Single

    One twin bed. Simple decor in traditional or contemporary style with modern furnishings. Armchair and desk. Pay television with satellite channels, wireless Internet (surcharge), direct-dial phone. Tiled bathroom with walk-in shower and hair dryer.

    All rooms include

    Standard Triple

    Three twin beds. Simple decor in traditional or contemporary style with modern furnishings. Two armchairs and desk. Pay television with satellite channels, wireless Internet (surcharge), direct-dial phone. Tiled bathroom with walk-in shower and hair dryer.

    All rooms include

    Super Saver Twin - Single room

    Two twin beds. Simple decor in traditional or contemporary style with modern furnishings. Two armchairs and desk. Pay television with satellite channels. Wireless Internet access(surcharge). Direct-dial phone. Tiled bathroom with walk-in shower and hair dryer.

    All rooms include

    Twin-3 Day Special

    All rooms include

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
    The following fees are charged by the property at check-in or check-out.
  • A city tax is applicable to all bookings; this charge is not included in the rates and is payable locally.
  • The above list is not comprehensive; fees are subject to change. Prices shown exclude taxes and fees unless otherwise stated.

    Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

    0.5 - 1.0 mi

    • Olympic Stadium (Amsterdam) - 1000 yards

    1.0 - 3.0 mi

    • Apollolaan District - 1.1 miles
    • Vondelpark - 1.2 miles
    • World Trade Center Amsterdam - 1.4 miles
    • Free University of Amsterdam - 1.4 miles
    • Vondelpark - 1.4 miles
    • Concertgebouw - 1.6 miles
    • Van Gogh Museum - 1.7 miles
    • Museumplein - 1.8 miles
    • Rijksmuseum - 1.9 miles

    3.0+ mi

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 4.8 miles
    • Rotterdam Airport (RTM) - 33 miles

    Reviews

    • All guests 5.6
    (Reviewed by 64 guests)
    5.6 out of 10
    Reviewed by 64 guests (most recent english reviews are shown first)
    4
    "Disapointed"  by M from London

    The hotel is not far from the RAI convention centre which is good, however besides this, my stay was a completely nightmare. The hotel put me in a 2 star room outside the main building, in a terrible construction in the car parking. The room was small, dirty, full of noise outside my window due to a pipe, leak in the toilet and smelling marijuana everywhere. I understand it's amsterdam, but not in a hotel ! that's why they have hundreds of coffee shops in the city. They could only upgrade me to a better room, the next day after a non sleep night, which was just ok. The staff was not very helpful and there are no restaurants or bars around. To sum up, I would NOT recomend the hotel to any one. Business or leisure

    Posted on 23/03/2009
    4
    "Oh My God! Never Again"  by D from Andover, Hampshire

    I have stayed at this hotel numerous times, however this time round was by far the worst, this hotel has slowly gone down hill, the staff are rude now, they charge for Wifi when it used to be free in the reception area. On arrival our room didn't have a functioning heater, well when it's -3 outside you need the heater to work, the answer was to get a portalble heater and put that in our room, however, the hairdryer didn't work so my friend plugged it in, with that the room went dark, as we had tripped the entire floor out, we finally managed to get our room swapped, which I hasten to add they did very reluctantly, I would not stay here again if you paid me............. never again. I was made to feel very uncomfortable for the rest of the stay.

    Posted on 09/02/2009
    8
    "Fair comfort for that cheap price"  by A from Dublin

    Read lots of reviews before I booked, we had a quad room (2 adults and 2 kids). I would reccomend this hotel for people travelling by car and wishing to visit Amsterdam for a couple of days. Hotel has a paid parking on site, which was really important for us. Great access to the city by tram. If you plan to vistit the city and need a place to sleep this is perfect budget option.

    Posted on 13/01/2009
    2
    "Bedroom smelled like sewage"  by D from Sevilla Espana

    Employees are not qualified. Terrible service. Poor hygiene (hair on bed). Charged 30.00 pound to replace the bedroom because the heating did not work. Not accepting dormitorios the Annex.

    Posted on 07/01/2009
    8
    "A comfortable hotel"  by J

    We book the room with a very attractive price and the room condition is beyond our expectation! the room and clean, and the room size is satisfactory. The hotel is not very close to the city center but there is a tram (No. 2) which could take you to the city center with about 15 minutes. I will try it if I will visit Amsterdam again.

    Posted on 05/01/2009
    8
    "Really Far"  by M from Paris

    Great hotel, but not close to anything, difficult to get to as well, but overall I was pleased.

    Posted on 26/12/2008
    4
    "not impressed"  by G from England/US

    Hotel was very far from city center and not close to a tram stop (as was advertised). Room was small and not very well kept with two single beds although I booked one double. I have stayed at nicer hostels. The only thing it had going for it was friendly service and the price, which was not worth staying so far from the city.

    Posted on 23/12/2008
    2
    "Not impressed"  by L from Kent, England

    The room was in the annex building which was cold and not very clean. I was very dissapointed this time around as I had stayed in the main part of the hotel buidling on my last visit two years ago and that was okay.

    Posted on 03/12/2008
    8
    "a hotel thats cool"  by g from norwich

    staff very friendly. room spotless and eating facilities excellent.

    Posted on 26/10/2008
    6
    "Was good enough at the time but wouldn't go back"  by L from Motherwell

    This hotel was not as close to the centre as advertised. Its a 10 minute walk to the number 2 tram stop then a 30 min tram ride to the centre. It is about 15 minutes to the museum quarter mind you. It was basic, good enough if you just need a place to sleep. Bathroom was tiny!

    Posted on 22/09/2008

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