Terrace/patio

Reviews of Hotel The Exchange

3 out of 5
Hotel The Exchange
Damrak 50, Amsterdam

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 398 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is quite nice with a lot of bars & restaurants around. The hotel is a little bit extravagant, but rooms (at least the one I had) quite small with a not very convenient view. However, for a night or two alone or as a couple it is definitely worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from General Manager on Mar 14, 2024
Dear Pascal, thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the location of the hotel. However, we are sorry to read that you experienced the room as small. Please note that Hotel The Exchange is a uniquely designed fashion hotel by students of the Amsterdam Fashion Institute in collaboration with several other designers. We provide rooms ranging from 1-5 stars: the more stars a room has the bigger the room is and the better the view. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Moe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on Feb 29, 2024
Dear Moe, thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chosen for convenience to the main train station, The Exchange was clean and comfortable no-frills accommodation with creative touches. Staff were ok and helpful when I needed a phone charger due to no USB point in the room. As it was a Sunday it was also quiet, but I imagine that's not the case on other nights, being on the main central street and from previous experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on Feb 20, 2024
Dear Catherine, thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Seconded time stay here lovely hotel, dont have to walk to far Central Station is a short walk and others shops
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on Feb 15, 2024
Dear Lucy, thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from General Manager on Jan 28, 2024
Dear Timothy, thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Response from General Manager on Jan 28, 2024
Dear Antonio, thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My third stay at this hotel. My third positive experience. This is an excellent quant hotel in a great neighbourhood. Five minutes to everything. Excellent linens. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 28, 2023
Dear Christine, thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

6/10 Okay

Jillian

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was convenient for an early morning departure from Amsterdam Centraal. The rooms were all different, with different "fashion" designs. Our room was a bit more of a minimalist, all white look with some metal accents and switches, etc covered with white enclosures. If you are vision impaired, as I am, request to *not* get this room. The boxes are sharp on the edges and I was often unable to see them. This made it hard for me to find light switches and hooks, which was a minor inconvenience. I also walked right into one of the enclosures (covering a rail with hangers for clothing) and hit my head fairly hard. I realize that I am a bit of an outlier and this review is not necessarily applicable to everyone, but it could be of importance to a few select potential guests at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Management on Nov 29, 2023
Dear Jillian, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the location, concept and ambience of the hotel. However, we are sorry to read that you experienced inconveniences during your stay. Unfortunately, we were not aware of you experiencing inconveniences, we would like to ask you to contact our reception. This way we can find suitable solutions for your inconveniences. In addition, please note that we will take your experience into account to improve our guest experience. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

6/10 Okay

Ophelie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I could not fall asleep despite earplugs because of the noise the rain was doing on dripping on the windows. The construction is not well designed and that makes a strong noise (like knocking on the window). The receptionist had no solution for this. So my night was not good. When I asked for an iron , I had to wait for a long time . And the hair dryer was difficult to find in the room. Service is below average: no motivation to help. Overall I do not recommend except if you have no other options like me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 17, 2023
Dear Ophelie, thank you for taking the time to write review. We are sorry to read that you experienced inconveniences during your stay. Please note that we will take your experience into account to improve our guest experience. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Cathal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 17, 2023
Dear Cathal, thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the eiffel Tower view..comfy bed and the room is quite good size for two loads of room to move around.. Love it..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 13, 2023
Dear Aileen, thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
In late October-early November I was given a room which had no heat. It was bone-chilling cold. I caught one of the most furious colds of my life and had to seek medical attention. I relayed the situation twice to the hotel personnel, and their only action was to give me an additional comforter for the bed, nothing else. I can only assume that the hotel management either had no solution or else didn't care. I will never stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 13, 2023
Dear Thomas, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are sorry to read that the conduct of our staff was not up to your standards. Unfortunately, we were not aware that you were sick during your stay, therefore feel free to contact the reception so that we can assist you in your needs. In addition, please note that we will take your experience into account to improve our guest experience. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

8/10 Good

Hin Ni Venus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 1, 2023
Dear Hin Ni Venus, thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

8/10 Good

Carol, Georgetown

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Noisy but that’s what you expect in the heart of amaterdam
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from General Manager on Oct 19, 2023
Dear Carol, thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay. Please note that we would be happy to allocate you to a more quiet room if you contact our reception. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Need a way better service!!!
Extremely bad guest service!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from General Manager on Oct 15, 2023
Dear Andrea, thank you for your review. We are sorry to read that your expectations regarding the costumer service were not met. Please note that we will use your experience to improve our guest service. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were extremely comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from General Manager on Oct 10, 2023
Dear Brian, thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

madelyn

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
We enjoyed our stay. The room is very small, but we expected that. It is a very old building which added to its uniqueness.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Management on Sep 29, 2023
Dear Madelyn, thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Please note that Hotel The Exchange is an uniquely designed fashion hotel with rooms ranging from 1-5 stars: the more stars a room has the bigger the room is and the better the view. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very friendly staff..I fell in a doorway and a lovely lady called Susana was very nice to me thanks and I will see you all soon ..😁
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Management on Sep 22, 2023
Dear Edward, thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Management on Sep 12, 2023
Dear Laura, thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

8/10 Good

Charlie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Management on Jul 22, 2023
Dear Charlie,Thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Management on Jul 19, 2023
Dear Lisa, thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

8/10 Good

ramakrishna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Management on Jul 19, 2023
Dear Ramakrishna, thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Management on Jun 16, 2023
Dear Adrian, thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location , very clean . Couldn’t fault it really .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Management on Jun 11, 2023
Dear Matthew, thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Victoria-Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Management on Jun 16, 2023
Dear Victoria-Louise, thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

8/10 Good

Fiona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was okay. Was reasonably clean but lacking. Would have loved a little fridge to keep a drink cold. Very convenient location but steep stairs. Would only stay there for the price in comparison to what else is around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from General Manager on Jun 4, 2023
Dear Fiona, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are happy to read that you enjoyed the location of the hotel. However, we are sorry to read that your stay did not fully match your expectations. We will take this feedback into account. Kind regards, Hotel The Exchange Team

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Nice hotel. Room is small but it is in the best location in Amsterdam. Rooms are decorated in a nice way. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from General Manager on May 19, 2023
Dear Khaled, thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from General Manager on May 13, 2023
Dear Simon thank you for your great review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

2/10 Terrible

dharminder

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not happy.
Booked a city view suite top floor, they had last 2 of 2. Paid extra. Got to hotel 11am. They said room not ready till 2pm. That's fine, Come back and they gave us a room without city view but facing the back of all other buildings. Which we paid extra for a city view. Room was absolutely freezing. Asked for electric heater they said they will drop off which they didn't. They said turn the radiators on as they were all turned off. Took 6 hours to heat room up. Not acceptable. Steps are very steep to climb on certain floor's. Some staff were good, others poor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from General Manager on May 5, 2023
Dear Dharminder, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are sorry to read that you expectations did not meet your stay. Hotel The Exchange is an uniquely designed fashion hotel with rooms ranging from 1-5 stars: the more stars a room has the bigger the room is and the better the view. Please, allow us to resolve any issues in person next time by visiting the reception. This way we can allocate you to a room and a view more to your liking. Kind regards, Hotel The Exchange Team

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from General Manager on May 13, 2023
Dear Matthew, thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

6/10 Okay

Jada

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from General Manager on May 13, 2023
Dear Jada, thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

2/10 Terrible

Mahmoud

Disliked: Staff & service
Response from General Manager on Mar 31, 2023
Dear Mahmoud,Thank you for your review. We are sorry to read that your stay did not meet your expectations. Please, allow us to resolve any inconveniences in person next time by visiting the reception. This way we can make sure that you can enjoy your stay in the best way possible. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very clean, staff were very accommodating. Beds were extremely comfortable, overall the hotel is in a great location and good for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from General Manager on Mar 4, 2023
Thank you for your positive review. We are happy to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. Kind regards, Hotel The Exchange Team

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They booked me last second at an amazing price, I was more than surprised with how awesome the room was. It had two balconies. It was top floor right in the heart of downtown Amsterdam. It had tons of free coffee the bathroom was super clean the bed was huge probably the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from General Manager on Mar 4, 2023
Dear Dr. Stephen, thank you for your great review. We are happy to read that you enjoyed your overall stay with us. Kind regards, Hotel The Exchange Team

8/10 Good

Shaun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
pretty good place but not for everyone.
it’s a kinda hip place in a very touristy part of amsterdam. better for young people who are there to party and crash. staying in the room isn’t an option. only the bed fits 😂 all that being said if the above applies to you this is going to be perfect for you. My 19 year old son loved it. downstairs cafe makes excellent coffees.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from General Manager on Mar 4, 2023
Dear Shaun, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are happy to read that you enjoyed our BAR STOCK and the location. Hotel The Exchange is an uniquely designed fashion hotel with rooms ranging from 1-5 stars: the more stars a room has the bigger the room is and the better the view. Kind regards, Hotel The Exchange Team

6/10 Okay

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from General Manager on Mar 4, 2023
Dear Tim, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are happy to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. Kind regards, Hotel The Exchange Team

2/10 Terrible

Lottie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from General Manager on Mar 11, 2023
Dear Lottie,Thank you for your review. We are sorry to read that your expectations did not meet your stay. Please, feel free to contact us and let us know how we can improve our services. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

6/10 Okay

Andrea L

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from General Manager on Feb 12, 2023
Dear Andrea L, thank you for your review. We are happy to read that you enjoyed your overall stay with us. Kind regards, Hotel The Exchange Team.

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel in a prime area. Walk to Central Station in less than five minutes. Loads of shopping and restaurants in the area. My second stay in this hotel. I will be back too.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Management on Dec 12, 2022
Dear Christine, thank you for your positive review and compliment about the location. We are ready to welcome you back again, soon. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Management on Dec 12, 2022
Dear Timothy, thank you for your great review. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Management on Dec 5, 2022
Dear Alma, thank you for your positive review. We are ready to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

8/10 Good

Tara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Management on Nov 13, 2022
Dear Tara, thank you for your kind review. Looking forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Damrak is steps away
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Management on Oct 18, 2022
Dear Wayne, thank you for your positive review. We are looking forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adjoining coffee shop was nice to have nearby. I liked the comfort of the bed and the hot shower. The staff checked with me once to ask if i was satisfied with the cleanliness. The hotel was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Management on Oct 12, 2022
Dear Wayne, thank you for your great review with compliments. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

8/10 Good

Amal

Liked: Cleanliness
the location and the convenience, rooms are small though
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Management on Sep 27, 2022
Dear Amal, thank you for your review. We are sorry to read your room was not as you had hoped it to be. We hope you will book one of our larger rooms in the future as our hotel has 1 till 5star rooms. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A location with everything you need. Amazing experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Management on Sep 25, 2022
Dear Adam, thank you for your kind review and staying with us. We are looking forward in welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Decent hotel in heart of Amsterdam
We were really excited about the artistic aspect of this hotel, but I think we got the worst room here. The theme seemed to be subway station and it just kinda looked dirty. The room was spacious and there was a balcony so that was very nice. The bathroom was tiny and it was impossible not to get water literally everywhere. Location was good, right on the main strip but far enough away from the train station that it was convenient to walk further out and get away from the really touristic stuff. Staff was friendly and it was possible to have them hold our bags while we were waiting for the room and for a bit after we checked out. The connected cafe was convenient and had tasty espresso and croissant sandwiches.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Management on Sep 23, 2022
Thank you for your positive review and staying with us. Since we have 61 different rooms, we should be able to find you a more suitable next time. We are looking forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

6/10 Okay

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good for a solo traveller
Bed and shower were excellent. Room is small but have everything you need. If you have a room towards the front of the building it can be very loud as you’re on the main strip. But they also means the location is excellent. The staff are great but the checkin process is incredibly slow. It’s a bit expensive for what it is, but that a Amsterdam for you! I’d come again, but not with the wife!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Management on Sep 16, 2022
Dear Chad, thank you for leaving a review. We are happy to see you enjoyed it. We will take your feedback into account. It would be lovely to host you again. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

8/10 Good

Ilana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
will return there
the room is very basic but clean and the location is the winner/ very nice stuff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Management on Sep 15, 2022
Dear Ilana, thank you for your nice review and compliment. We are looking forward in welcoming you back. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange

4/10 Poor

Jose

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevator didn’t work the day we were leaving. The pictures on the website are misleading, this is a bad place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Management on Sep 13, 2022
Dear Jose, thank you for your review. We are sorry that the room you were allocated, wasn't as you wished it was. Luckily we could arrange the Twin bed for you. Since we have that many different designed rooms (61), we can't show them all. We do hope you enjoyed Amsterdam. Kind regards, Team Hotel The Exchange