Catalonia Vondel AmsterdamvsSingel Hotel Amsterdam
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Vondel scores significantly better than Singel Hotel. Hotel Vondel scores 86 with praise from 9 publications like oyster.com, Time Out and Fodor's.
Catalonia Vondel Amsterdam
Vondelstraat 26, City Centre - Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam 1054 GD , The Netherlands
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Communal areas, bedrooms and conference room in a decidedly contemporary style."
Frommer's
"Even the smallest rooms -- some are small even by Dutch standards -- utilize clever design to maximize the available space, so they don't feel cramped." Full review
Fodor's
"Everything about this hip hostelry instills calm, from the light-and-flower-filled lounges with their sumptuous couches to the garden." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Eighty-six rooms occupy seven 19th-century mansions to form Hotel Vondel, which is installed in the museum district of the Dutch capitol." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Near the museums and designer shops, this stylish non-smoking place is decorated throughout with art, and it appeals to a chic crowd."
Star Service
"This eclectic outpost is composed of seven pretty brick town houses and presents visitors with one of the most sophisticated boutique backgrounds in the city." Full review
Time Out
"Another hidden gem near museums and upmarket shopping opportunities, this thoroughly chic place is covered with art and boasts a lovely decked garden." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Rooms have a dark and subdued calm with comfy decor (lots of plush grey), and guests can lounge next to goldfish and koi ponds in the Zen-like back gardens." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 86-room Hotel Vondel is an upscale boutique, part of a small Dutch chain, located on a narrow street near Vondelpark across from a row of 18th century townhomes." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A good choice for a mixed-bag, cram-it-all-in short stay." Full review
Singel Hotel Amsterdam
Singel 13-17, Amsterdam 1012 VC, The Netherlands
From $39/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"Style marries tradition in the elegant little Singel, near the Brouwersgracht's head in one of Amsterdam's most pleasant and central locations." Full review
Fodor's
"Three quirky, charmingly lopsided 17th-century canal houses... good shopping and the Regulierstraat, center of gay nightlife, are a short stroll away." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the few budget choices in the city, the Singel is good for its proximity to the station and accessibility to canal walks."
Time Out
"This medium-sized, 32-roomed building is ideally located for canal and Jordaan strolls and for arrival and departure by train." Full review