Hotel Pulitzer, Amsterdam

The Hotel Pulitzer is on a beautiful canal and in the perfect location to walk all of Amsterdam, without the hustle bustle of staying in the middle of the center. The adjacent neighborhoods of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan give you lots of choices for good but reasonably prices dining. Although the hotel is listed as a 5 star, I think most Americans would consider it more of a 4 star because our standards are different. The staff is very helpful and friendly. We've stayed there several times and never had a major complaint even when we book a less expensive room through a travel web site.

My wife and I arrived on Friday afternoon and were very pleased with the hotel, the staff and their restaurant. They also recommended two other restaurants which were exceptional, an Italian and an Indonesian.

This is the 2nd time we stayed at the Pulitzer Hotel. It is beautiful and the staff is extremely accommodating. The hotel is in walking distance to Dam Square, great shopping, restaurants, the tram and the Red Light District.

Very comfortable, upscale hotel - fantastic location - right near the Jordaan district which has a great vibe and an excellent array of restaurants. Very helpful concierge staff. Would highly recommend. One note - the price for WiFi is unreasonable - but they did have free internet terminals in the lobby and business center for guest use.

Greeted and serviced by the friendly and knowledgable staff. Historical, artistic and beautiful views from every part of the hotel. Between 2 canals, Best location for a tourist, every big attraction is walkable from here. Concierge had the best touristy and unique suggestion for us! We stayed 10 unbelievably amazing days and can't wait to go back!

Excellent room, large by European standards. The room is above the lobby area, I can't speak about rooms in the converted houses. I especially like having a choice between air conditioning and an open window. The courtyard let in lot's of sun, and kept out most noise. My main gripes: no in-room coffee/tea, and far overpriced wifi/internet access. I didn't try it, so I can't comment on speed or quality. The downstairs internet terminal is good, and free. However it is unavailable when the business center is used to store luggage during a rush. I don't often stay in luxury hotels, my preference being a good B&B or small hotel. However, the service here was just about worth the price. The staff is very friendly and extremely helpful.

Hotel location is excellent! Cafes in the Jordaan area are full of character. Restaurants were absolutely magnificent. The hotel Apotek restaurant was a great finding. Highly recommended.

Wanted a quick getaway with my teenage daughter over spring break and did not have lots of time to plan. This hotel had the perfect location, tucked away seemlessly in a residential neightborhood, near GREAT restaurants and small, funky store shopping. Staff could not have been more friendly or helpful -- helped me find an Easter surprise for my daughter. Recommended great restaurants and transportation savings. Got us great Cirque seats.

Positives: Relatively good location on the picturesque canal and close to the boutiques and cafes of the 9 streets Excellent check in and concierge service (even found a great dinner reservation on NYE despite most restauarants being closed or completely booked out!) Negatives: Room far from 5 star (general finishes, decor and condition) No carpet in rooms Cleanliness not perfect Basic amenities missing from room (eg shower cap, vanity sets etc) Service appaling everywhere other than front desk and concierge Matters which ruined our stay: 30 min wait to get into breakfast Whilst at breakfast (and despite it being now almost noon and restaurant half empty) had to request egg order 3 times and only half of it finally came out some 40 mins later! Had to ask for basic amenities 3 times. When they finally arrived 30 mins later wrong items delivered. Consequently late for a fixed NYE dinner setting which meant restaurant was inconvenienced and we rushed meal to get to fireworks before midnight Due to the above would not stay there again as we did not value equivalent to the five star cost paid.

The hotel is beautiful! The city is wonderful and the people are lovely. Definitely a great destination spot. Having been to several main cities in Europe, we were enamored with Amsterdam! Will be back next year...