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Rate based on Check-in 17 Jun 2012 Check-out 18 Jun 2012

Die Port van Cleve Hotel Amsterdam

4 stars
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 176, Amsterdam, 1012 SJ
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
87 reviews
Good hotel in Amsterdam center

This hotel has the perfect location in the center of Amsterdam, close to all the important... See full review

  • Rick in NYC
  • 23 Mar 2012
great city, great hotel!

The hotel was very nice and perfectly located. Friendly staff, top notch restaurant on site, bar,... See full review

  • cichlasoma
  • 5 Mar 2012
In the heart of Amsterdam, you'll find the monumental building of Hotel 'Die Port van Cleve'. A hotel that combines history and hospitality with style and modern comfort. The hotels rich history and classic heritage sets the tone for its special atmosphere. The history of the hotel dates back to 1864 when G.A. Heineken opened his first Heineken brewery in the building. Due to the city council filling in the canal in front of the building in the name of modernisation, he moved to the present location on the Stadhouderskade. The Hulscher brothers continued the business and on 5 September 1870 a unique beer house, called Die Port van Cleve, opened its doors. It did not take long for it to evolve from a beer house into a restaurant with the 'De Poort' brasserie serving typical Dutch dishes and what were to become the famous numbered steaks. These steaks have been served since 1870 and in 1997 the magic number of 6,000,000 numbered and certificated steaks was reached. Evolving from a beer house to a Dutch steakhouse, it was not long until the first rooms made the building the Die Port van Cleve hotel. The name Die Port van Cleve comes from a memorial stone with the inscription 'Die Port van Cleve' which was found during the takeover by the Hulscher brothers. Some unchanged features include the unique frontage, which has listed building status, and also the unique interior of De Blauwe Parade bar-bodega. The Delft blue tiles in the Bodega date back to 1887. Hotel 'Die Port van Cleve' now consists of 122 comfortable rooms, Brasserie 'De Poort, known for the traditional Dutch as well as international dishes, Bar-Bodega 'De Blauwe Parade' and several multi-functional meeting rooms for 2 up to 50 persons. Even nowadays the combination of history, hospitality and personal service lives on in 'Die Port van Cleve' and guarantees you an enjoyable stay in a bustling Amsterdam. The location of the hotel and its history makes it popular with leisure travelers, but it's also appreciated by business travelers for its warm, personalized service and modern comforts. NOTE: There's a 5 % city/tourist tax per room per night which needs to be paid upon checkout.

Die Port van Cleve Hotel Amsterdam Rooms

Superior Room
Room with one twin bed or one double bed offers a private safe, modem connection, free WIFI, coffee & tea facilities, telephone with direct dial, TV with in house movie system and messages system. All rooms have a toilet, bath and shower and a hair-dryer. Extra amenities such as trouser press and mini bar are on request. Room service is available 24/7. Breakfast buffet is not included and costs EUR 19.50 per person.

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Hotel Map

Area served
Amsterdam.
Nearby airports
Schiphol (AMS) 11.3 km, Rotterdam Airport (RTM) 55.5 km.
Area description
Hotel 'Die Port van Cleve' is located in the very heart of Amsterdam just behind The Royal Palace on Dam Square, within 10 min. walking distance from Amsterdam Central Station. There is a tram- and bus stop just in front of the hotel. The main shopping areas, several museums, theatres and the many canals Amsterdam is famous for are all just a stroll away. Guests can explore Amsterdam from the hotel by foot, tram, bus, taxi, or canal boat. Bicycle rentals are available throughout the city. Vondelpark, two blocks from Leidse Square and Museum Square, is popular for jogging, walking, cycling, and roller skating.

Amenities

  • Airport Shuttle
  • Babysitting/Child Services
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Doctor on Call
  • Elevators
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Secretarial Service
  • Tour Desk
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Brasserie 'De Poort'
In the Brasserie 'De Poort' you can enjoy a combination of traditional Dutch and international cuisine, prepared with fresh ingredients daily. The restaurant is famous for its numbered steaks, which have been served here since 1870 and come with their own numbered certificate. The unique 'no-nonsense' style of the executive chef ensures a pure culinary adventure.
Bar 'De Blauwe Parade'
The authentic Bar-Bodega 'De Blauwe Parade', well known for its unique Delft Blue Frieze, is an institution in Amsterdam. For an aperitif, a joyful drink or perhaps an original gin tasting, Bar-Bodega 'De Blauwe Parade' is the place to be. The bar is also a great place for an informal diner.
Coffee Corner/ Bar 'De Hooiberg'
At Coffee corner/ Bar 'De Hooiberg' the staff will gladly welcome you for a relaxing cup of coffee, tea, appetizer or a digestive. With a street front location it is great to watch the people pass by in the busy centre of Amsterdam city. This historic bar is located next to the Brasserie 'De Poort' and was once part of the Heineken brewery, which shows from the wall frescoes and wooden floors. Guests can stop in for drinks or light snacks from late morning through early evening.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (87)

Ratings and reviews for Die Port van Cleve Hotel Amsterdam

Overall score

3.9 / 5
87 out of 87
Amenities:
3.4
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
4.8
Value:
3.7

93% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Rick in NYC
Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
23 Mar 2012

Good hotel in Amsterdam center

This hotel has the perfect location in the center of Amsterdam, close to all the important attractions. Close by also are good restaurants and good shopping. The buffet breakfast in the morning was excellent. There can be some noise heard during the night from outside, my room was in the back of the hotel near a bar. However, I would stay at this hotel again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Good shopping and restaurants in the area.

Review of Die Port van Cleve Hotel Amsterdam

Reviewer score

4
cichlasoma
Chicago, IL
5 Mar 2012

great city, great hotel!

The hotel was very nice and perfectly located. Friendly staff, top notch restaurant on site, bar, snacks..pretty much everything you could need. Shopping, coffee shops, red light district all within 5 minutes of walking. The rooms are a bit small, but you're not going to spend much time there anyway. I would definitely stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Die Port van Cleve Hotel Amsterdam

Reviewer score

4
Damsk
New York, NY, USA
10 Feb 2012

Great Location

Die Port Van Cleve has an excellent location just off Dam Square. Easy to find from Central Station even by foot. Near by grocery store provided snacks and sandwiches for a nice compliment to eating out. Located on a "trolley street" for easy transportation to anywhere in the city. A bit pricey for the room which was close quarters, but how much time are you going to spend in the room when Amsterdam is just outside your front door?

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Cup a la Cake a few blocks west of the hotel on Raadhuisstraat has fantastic cupcakes and treats and best of all, a daily sandwich special for one euro! Closed on Sunday.

Review of Die Port van Cleve Hotel Amsterdam

Reviewer score

4
Irish traveller
Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
23 Jan 2012

Splendid city centre hotel

I travlled to Amsterdam in January and have visited the city on many occasions. This hotel was ideally located in the city centre and I was given a lovely first floor room overlooking Nieuwezijds Vorburgwal. The staff were very pleasant and the amenities were top class. Would stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Die Port van Cleve Hotel Amsterdam

Reviewer score

4
NateBoston
Boston
23 Jan 2012

Overall a good experience

Stayed for two nights in January 2012 (single guy). Overall I had a good experience. Everything was clean and the staff was very nice. Small room, but typical for a European hotel. Nothing fancy - but served my purposes. Had two single beds pushed together. The best thing about the hotel was its location - within walking distance of Central Amsterdam and Centraal train station. There is a tram station right in front of the hotel. I didn't try the restaurant. The only complaint I had was that the room smelled "mildewy" my first night. I left the window open when I went out the next morning and when I returned the smell was gone. They are in the process of updating the AC in the rooms. Might be worth checking on before reserving if you are coming in the summer.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Buy a tram pass at Centraal station - cheaper than paying on the train.

Review of Die Port van Cleve Hotel Amsterdam

Reviewer score

4
Minoobie
Baltimore, MD, USA
19 Jan 2012

Awesome location and undergoing renovation

This hotel was at the heart of Amsterdam. My sister and I found it's location to be very convenient to all our planned acitivities. The hotel has a major tram and bus stop out front to make any length of travel within the city easy. The rooms were fairly clean, the wifi was free with good strength, and the staff were knowledgeable. The only drawback was at this particular time in January the AC and water were undergoing renovations so there were short time blocks when water couldn't be used. This wasn't too inconvenient and we received a discount on the restaurant for this trouble. Renovations aside, I would say that this hotel is a good value any time of the year.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Long walk from hotel

The Pancake Bakery is awesome, but it doesn't open until 12pm.

Review of Die Port van Cleve Hotel Amsterdam

Reviewer score

3
JayCB
Dallas, TX, USA
8 Jan 2012

Excellent location, everything else pretty average

We stayed in a perfectly nice room with two single beds, although it was so small they were pushed together as though a double...so sort of an odd choice overall. The location was excellent and couldn't have been better. 10-minute walk or 2-minute tram ride from the central station and immediately across from the Royal Palace. The website claimed it was a four-star hotel, but it's really more of a three and half-star hotel. The staff fell over themselves to be helpful, but they were a little surprised when I asked them basic things about Amsterdam, which seemed odd to me. They spent a lot of time (diligently) looking things up on the internet for us that I sort of expected someone working in a hotel lobby to know

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Facing the hotel, about 300 feet to the left is a large grocery and liquor store where you can get anything you need. There is a "coffee shop" to the right by about 600 feet.

Review of Die Port van Cleve Hotel Amsterdam

Reviewer score

4
Linds3d11
Davenport, IA
29 Nov 2011

Awesome location and decent size!

I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a middle end hotel (not a hostel) in a perfect location. We arrived in winter and were able to walk to almost everything we wanted to see. Dam Square is one minute away, Red Light District 5 minutes, Anne Frank Haus and Prinsengracht 10 minute walk. the food is good and the staff was friendly! I'd stay here if I ever come back to Ammie!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Buy water and soda to drink in the grocery store which is on the same side of the street, a couple of blocks down. You will save a ton versus buying on the street or in hotel!!

Review of Die Port van Cleve Hotel Amsterdam

Reviewer score

4
1BNB
Lancaster, CA, USA
29 Oct 2011

Center of most anything one would want to see in Amsterdam

easy walking distance and public transport access for anything one would want to see in this historic city. we did not get a chance to sample the menu but the prices seemed comparable to local restaurants. beds were very comfy! if one is on the roadside of the hotel, however, the noise ends at about midnight and begins at about 6:30 am.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

watch out for unscrupulous cabbies! they will give you the scenic route from the airport to hotel costing 15 to 20 euros more than direct route. therefore, know where you are going, advise route and pay attention. train may be best idea if not during rush hour or have modest luggage. Enjoy!

Review of Die Port van Cleve Hotel Amsterdam

Reviewer score

4
rml76
Birmingham, AL, USA
24 Oct 2011

Great hotel right on Dam Square

Charming hotel right behind the Royal Palace and the Niewe Kirche. Within 10 minutes walk from the Central Station, canals, and the red light district. Die Blaue Parade is a charming 19th century bar. The steaks are outstanding, and you should definitely try the Port van Cleve garnish with it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The Niewe Kirche is a 14th century cathedral converted to a Protestant Church around the 1600's. It is right across the street from the hotel next to the Royal Palace It houses the graves of several Dutch Naval heroes, as well as some of Amsterdam's prominent citizens. The interior of the church is amazing, with it's ornate organ, and detailed woodwork and monuments. It's an interesting quick historical excursion right across the street from the hotel, and only costs 4 euro to get in.

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