Simonshaven Hotels

"The ship is very nice, and some of the staff are wonderful and really go above and beyond (particularly the reception staff), but unfortunately what happened at the end of my trip rather overshadowed all the positives. I had paid around £85 to spend the night, and on top of that I had paid 14 euro to tour the ship when I arrived. To be honest it feels a bit like a tour should be included if you're a guest (especially as it is a self guided audio tour), but that's OK. However, what I didn't realise is that unless you are on the tour right this minute, you're basically not allowed to enjoy any of the ship for the rest of your trip, which kind of defeats the purpose of staying (to enjoy the trip). On my second day I was enjoying the ship as it is really beautiful. A few tour staff challenged me as I didn't have an audio guide but after I showed them that I did indeed have a ticket and a reservation they were OK. I actually hadn't seen everything on the tour as the ship is huge and it's easy to get lost on a self guided tour, plus there was a wedding that day so parts of the ship were closed. I completely get that they don't want people walking in off the street and just seeing the whole ship for free, but it seems like if you are a hotel guest AND you paid for the tour you should be free to wander and enjoy the views. After a while a tour guide very aggressively accosted me and demanded to know what I was doing. I showed him my tour ticket and explained I was a hotel gue"

"This hotel needs a good cleaning "

"Lovely hotel, central location. rooms were very clean, minimal and just as we wanted. would stay again"

"Bright and cheerful, both the hotel and the staff. Good food selection for breakfast."

"There was almost everything I could need except body lotion and no extra bits in the bathroom such as a shower cap or makeup remover pads Also quite noisy through large glass windows Great location and staff were mostly friendly and helpful We didn’t eat here but did have a drink in the bar "

"This place offers a fantastic location for exploring the area. However, I found the amenities to be quite limited for the price point. It might be a good option if proximity is your absolute top priority. For those seeking more value in terms of services, other choices might be more suitable. Nevertheless, the convenience of the location is undeniable."

"Though built and opened in 2018 the facility feels and looks brand new. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is awesome and served as a buffet style. Location is three stops from Amsterdam Central so very convenient. We would stay here again. "

"The room was good, clean, excellent shower, bed and a desk. Did not try the breakfast. Although the room was great and I will certainly return, some of the other areas of the hotel were a little tired and outdated. No bar on-site is a limitation too because sometimes you don’t want to leave the hotel but want to get out of the room. Location was excellent. Staff was friendly."

"Staff is helpful and friendly. I like the flower that was delivered everyday in the lobby and floor foyer. I also like the connecting rooms which is a plus for family travel. I'm particularly impressed by the blanket that is thin but warm for the April cold and windy weather. The location is close to train station. I don't like the bathroom which has a shelving right on top of the sink faucet which got in the way of my head when brushing my teeth. Those should be removed, in my opinion. Also the bath area does not have a glass door which makes floor wet outside of the tub."