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"Enjoyed our stay Comfortable room, and lobby, friendly staff Easy walking distance from the train station and to shopping and dining. Would book agai ... " More

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Hotel Description

3-star eco-certified hotel near Anne Frank House

Heart of Amsterdam

Within a 15-minute walk of this Amsterdam City Centre hotel, you'll find Anne Frank House and Dam Square. Leidseplein and Rijksmuseum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Terrace, bar/lounge

This hotel features a bar/lounge, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. There's a garden and multilingual staff can provide around-the-clock assistance.

Medium room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$164* Per night/room Apr 7 - Apr 8

Small room with Canal View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Tiny room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Small room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Extra Large room with Canal View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Medium Triple room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Max Brown Hotel Canal District, part of Sircle Collection ratings based on 7 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Max Brown Hotel Canal District, part of Sircle Collection

Everyone (3) Couples (1) Family (2)
5 out of 5
Enjoyed our stay Comfortable room, and lobby, friendly staff Easy walking distance from the train station and to shopping and dining. Would book again

Posted by on Feb 5, 2024

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4 out of 5
It was a great location. The atmosphere is great.

Posted by on Feb 17, 2023

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4 out of 5
Great concept of combining a hip bar with the hotel lobby and check in area. Very original to have the wall paper to be made out of used books and book covers, loads of books and table games in the lobby area. Perfect location. Right in the middle of the canal district, only 700 meters from Central Station yet on a quite side canal street. The obly draw back is that the rooms are extremely small with virtually no space to turn. Bathrooms are also tiny.

Posted by on Sep 4, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 27, 2019 by Sebastiaan Schaafsma

Dear valued guest, Thank you for reviewing your most recent stay at Max Brown Canal District. It's a great pleasure to read that you overall enjoyed your stay with us and especially our great location and the design. Also your feedback regarding the rooms is much appreciated. I kindly advise you to always contact our Desk Team so we can change you to another room, if available. We hope to welcome you again in the near future when your travels brings you back to Amsterdam. Kind regards, Sebastiaan Schaafsma Hotel Manager

5 out of 5

Great experience

Historic building and right on a canal. Our room faced the canal. The staff was very friendly. Now the room was very small but the bathroom was nice. Only 2 drawbacks. One was no air conditioning and they were in a heat wave but they did provide a fan and the windows opened up to the canal. So the nights sleep was comfortable. The other was the steps but to be honest after our second hotel this was a piece of cake. Travel light in Europe is a must. We would stay at this hotel again , just not during the worst heat wave in years. This hotel is also very close to central station. We walked to it with our bags. It was a great experience we will always remember.

Posted by , from kentucky on Jul 24, 2018

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4 out of 5

Great place for those who will be out and about

First. We loved the ambiance of this place. The staff was so lovely and accommodating. Canal view is spectacular. Everyday a lovely treat on the door. If you are looking for comfort, I wouldn’t say this is the best. The rooms are tiny! Like even tiny by European standards. That’s perfect if you are out and about in town. It was winter for us though so that out and about was not as much as it would be in warmer weather. There is no elevator and the stairs are steep and close in quarters. That matters for some. You are probably carrying your own bag up to your as it’s not automatically offered. The room itself like I said is tiny. It feels more like a small cruise ship cabin or a private train car than a room. The television has maybe 7 channels which is important for some especially at night when you want to relax. The television is tiny and there were a couple of people in the hotel who’s set didn’t work. They don’t have a full time maintenance person so that issue was the case for a few days. The staff kept suggesting coming down to the bar/lobby to play board games. The bar and the lobby are the same. Lots of bar seating and maybe five small tables with two couches. The set was also dated. I would have loved maybe an Apple TV attached so you can manage your own shows and songs. Inexpensive improvement. The bathroom is only for one. No closets. There is a kettle with teas. No fridge. No place to sit and write except the bed.

Posted by , from Los Angeles on Jan 2, 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 23, 2018 by Hotel Manager

Dear T. Tara, First of all, my apologies for the delay in getting back to you. Thak you for taking time to give us feedback. We will keep your feedback in mind for our future plans. Hopefully we will see you again at Max Brown Canal District! Kind regards, Sebastiaan Schaafsma

4 out of 5

City canal experience

Pros: as above
Location: great location
Small boutique hotel, comfortable rooms and bed, Clean and tidy rooms. Very nice continental type breakfast providing that convenient nutrition supply before heading out for a day of exploring the city. Convenient to central station, yet very quiet for a great nights rest. Convenient to a variety of shopping and eating experiences. Staff extremely helpful regarding hotel, local area, transportation, booking taxi, and printing boarding passes. Great job. thanks!!!

Posted by , from Burlington, WI. on Jul 23, 2017

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2 out of 5

very diappointed.

Pros: Staff, Breakfast
Cons: Everything else
Travelocity says it is rated by 5 stars. It is a 2 maybe. The staff was nice. The breakfast included was ok. Our room was up the stairs about 25 or so steps then down 2 then our room with a bed that was hard to sit on because it was more of a futon mattress. two twin beds stuck together with twin bed sheets. You would fall thru the center if you did not stay on your side. Then we had 6 or so steps to the bathroom and couch that looked at the wall. The steps were not normal steps they were more like a ladder. Needless to say it would not pass any of the codes in the US. What a joke for 200. bucks a night I could have stayed in a nice place.

Posted by , from Colorado on May 13, 2017

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About the Max Brown Hotel Canal District

Location Herengracht 13-19, Amsterdam, 1015 BA

Property Features

As a guest of Max Brown Hotel Canal District, part of Sircle Collection, you'll find a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The eco-certified Max Brown Hotel Canal District, part of Sircle Collection also features a garden and a front-desk safe. This 3-star Amsterdam hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Amsterdam (ZYA-Amsterdam Central Station) (1.1 km / 0.7 mi)
  • Metro station: Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)

Room Amenities

Max Brown Hotel Canal District, part of Sircle Collection offers 34 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Digital channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Nearby Activities

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

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Motor boating on site
  • Boat tours on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 2:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: EUR 15 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)

This property accepts credit cards and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

This hotel will place an authorization within the 72 hours of cancellation time for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Eurocard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 2
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 25.00 per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 11.468 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 67.50 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Amsterdam Chic
  • Chic Basic Amsterdam
  • Chic Amsterdam
  • Max Brown Hotel Canal District Amsterdam
  • Max Brown Hotel Canal District
  • Max Brown Canal District Amsterdam
  • Max Brown Canal District
  • Chic & Basic Amsterdam Hotel Amsterdam
  • Max Brown Hotel Canal District
  • Max Brown Hotel Canal District part of Sircle Collection
  • Max Brown Hotel Canal District, part of Sircle Collection Hotel

You should know

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

  • EarthCheck
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.