Max Brown Hotel Canal District

This hotel has a beautiful view and a peaceful atmosphere. The 24-hour reception made us feel safe, and the small store was convenient for late-night essentials, offering free lemon water as a nice touch. The breakfast was tasty, with the basics well-prepared, they also catered to dietary needs with options like gluten-free bread and different kinds of milk. The hotel has a welcoming feel, both for families and pets, with thoughtful touches like dog bowls and beds. Its location is perfect for travelers, close to public transport, providing a true Amsterdam experience in an old building—just be ready for the steep stairs! Overall, it was a great stay, and we’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!

Of my travels, this has been one of the best hotels I have ever had the opportunity to stay in. It is a walk up. Great location. Lovely cozy room with a wonderful view. The staff remembered our names and always greeted us. Lovely breakfast with great coffee. After exploring all of the wonders of Amsterdam, it was always nice to come back to the hotel. It was so terrible to leave.

Hmmmm, where do I start... We stayed here for 3 nights in two rooms (tech 3, but booked 2) and the long nices began.||BAD|- Paid extra for the larger canal room and got the most meniscal room ever that you could imagine. The room was so tiny you had nowhere for a handbag let alone 2 suitcases. The bathroom you had to hold on to for dear life having a shower is so small. After a night in the tiny room, I knew I could not do another (1/3) and knew this was not the room I paid extra for. They moved us into the other building and a larger canal view was provided.|- In the original TINY canal room the front door was banging all night long and impossible to sleep and then you heard the delivery trucks in the morning and the front door banging continuously again as people went in and out.|- The windows and walls are paper thin. You could hear people out front in the canal boats through the night, people in rooms next door, and the people above pacing all night.|- Our older children room my daughter the first night had to bang on the wall to get the neighbors to stop making noise all night.|-The 3rd night she could hear very clearly the couple next door having s_x, slaps, and moans and groans for some time. She could hear everything and it went on and on :-)|- The windows had a serious draft and needed a draft stopper.|- Breakfast was awful and not worth paying for.|- The Coffee machine was the worst coffee I have tasted and undrinkable.|- The staff out front desk was nice but I felt like I was at a backpackers hotel.|- If you want to die by stairs this is a great option. Don't stay here if you can't climb extremely steep windy stairs.|- Not enough seats in the breakfast area. Families had to separate and my son didn't have a chair. The staff just watched.|||GOOD|- Funky entry and sitting area|- The location was great||All in all disappointing. I had high hopes for this one but was let down.

Excellent hotel, I couldn’t recommend it more! The location is great, it is very central and only a short walk to the main attractions. |The interior was amazing! So cosy and we had an amazing view from our room which overlooked the canal. The staff were so helpful and friendly, thank you so much guys❤️. Shoutout to Adi who checked us out and kept hold of our luggage while we explored the final day. We unfortunately didn’t get the name of the man who checked us in and gave us our welcome drink but thank you to him aswell! Couldn’t fault this hotel xx

Really loved our stay in the Max Brown Canal District, location is super convenient and well within walking distance of everything you want to see in Amsterdam. The view from the room was awesome as we looked over the canals! The staff is really nice, check in was fast and the drinks they make are so good! Will definitely visit again 😃

Brilliant stay at The Max Brown. Very central location with just a short walk to everywhere! A short walk from the train station where we were met by extremely friendly staff. Welcome drink on arrival, nothing was too much. Lovely, clean rooms with maid service daily. A lovely little birthday note and balloons too to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. Highly recommend this hotel and would absolutely stay here again. Thankyou to all the staff at Max Brown Hotel for helping make our stay a memorable one xxx

You guys are amazing! Your warm welcome and perfect service, help and great coffee made me feel home, away from home. ||My journey in Amsterdam (tour d'histoire) couldn't start better than from this great and central location, nearby where I have lived at the Herengracht. ||My lively bedroom was small but cosy and complete and comfortable. The help of the personal with my luggage up the stairs very nice ;-). ||So when I'm in Amsterdam next time, I will stay with you again!

Absolutely lovely hotel with a boutique feel to it. Super friendly staff who were chatty and made some local recommendations as we were checking in. The location is brilliant, being a few minutes walk from Amsterdam Centraal station and from there, trams, trains and Metro to explore the city. The room was very small but was comfortable and perfectly laid out to make the most of the space and had all the basic essentials anyone would need. The price was so reasonable for the location, with some friendly and welcoming coffeeshops within a few minutes walk. Couldn't have asked for more and we really enjoyed our stay

This hotel has a beautiful view and a peaceful atmosphere. The 24-hour reception made us feel safe, and the small store was convenient for late-night essentials, offering free lemon water as a nice touch. The breakfast was tasty, with the basics well-prepared, they also catered to dietary needs with options like gluten-free bread and different kinds of milk. The hotel has a welcoming feel, both for families and pets, with thoughtful touches like dog bowls and beds. Its location is perfect for travelers, close to public transport, providing a true Amsterdam experience in an old building—just be ready for the steep stairs! Overall, it was a great stay, and we’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!

Of my travels, this has been one of the best hotels I have ever had the opportunity to stay in. It is a walk up. Great location. Lovely cozy room with a wonderful view. The staff remembered our names and always greeted us. Lovely breakfast with great coffee. After exploring all of the wonders of Amsterdam, it was always nice to come back to the hotel. It was so terrible to leave.

Hmmmm, where do I start... We stayed here for 3 nights in two rooms (tech 3, but booked 2) and the long nices began.||BAD|- Paid extra for the larger canal room and got the most meniscal room ever that you could imagine. The room was so tiny you had nowhere for a handbag let alone 2 suitcases. The bathroom you had to hold on to for dear life having a shower is so small. After a night in the tiny room, I knew I could not do another (1/3) and knew this was not the room I paid extra for. They moved us into the other building and a larger canal view was provided.|- In the original TINY canal room the front door was banging all night long and impossible to sleep and then you heard the delivery trucks in the morning and the front door banging continuously again as people went in and out.|- The windows and walls are paper thin. You could hear people out front in the canal boats through the night, people in rooms next door, and the people above pacing all night.|- Our older children room my daughter the first night had to bang on the wall to get the neighbors to stop making noise all night.|-The 3rd night she could hear very clearly the couple next door having s_x, slaps, and moans and groans for some time. She could hear everything and it went on and on :-)|- The windows had a serious draft and needed a draft stopper.|- Breakfast was awful and not worth paying for.|- The Coffee machine was the worst coffee I have tasted and undrinkable.|- The staff out front desk was nice but I felt like I was at a backpackers hotel.|- If you want to die by stairs this is a great option. Don't stay here if you can't climb extremely steep windy stairs.|- Not enough seats in the breakfast area. Families had to separate and my son didn't have a chair. The staff just watched.|||GOOD|- Funky entry and sitting area|- The location was great||All in all disappointing. I had high hopes for this one but was let down.

Excellent hotel, I couldn’t recommend it more! The location is great, it is very central and only a short walk to the main attractions. |The interior was amazing! So cosy and we had an amazing view from our room which overlooked the canal. The staff were so helpful and friendly, thank you so much guys❤️. Shoutout to Adi who checked us out and kept hold of our luggage while we explored the final day. We unfortunately didn’t get the name of the man who checked us in and gave us our welcome drink but thank you to him aswell! Couldn’t fault this hotel xx

Really loved our stay in the Max Brown Canal District, location is super convenient and well within walking distance of everything you want to see in Amsterdam. The view from the room was awesome as we looked over the canals! The staff is really nice, check in was fast and the drinks they make are so good! Will definitely visit again 😃

Brilliant stay at The Max Brown. Very central location with just a short walk to everywhere! A short walk from the train station where we were met by extremely friendly staff. Welcome drink on arrival, nothing was too much. Lovely, clean rooms with maid service daily. A lovely little birthday note and balloons too to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. Highly recommend this hotel and would absolutely stay here again. Thankyou to all the staff at Max Brown Hotel for helping make our stay a memorable one xxx

You guys are amazing! Your warm welcome and perfect service, help and great coffee made me feel home, away from home. ||My journey in Amsterdam (tour d'histoire) couldn't start better than from this great and central location, nearby where I have lived at the Herengracht. ||My lively bedroom was small but cosy and complete and comfortable. The help of the personal with my luggage up the stairs very nice ;-). ||So when I'm in Amsterdam next time, I will stay with you again!

Absolutely lovely hotel with a boutique feel to it. Super friendly staff who were chatty and made some local recommendations as we were checking in. The location is brilliant, being a few minutes walk from Amsterdam Centraal station and from there, trams, trains and Metro to explore the city. The room was very small but was comfortable and perfectly laid out to make the most of the space and had all the basic essentials anyone would need. The price was so reasonable for the location, with some friendly and welcoming coffeeshops within a few minutes walk. Couldn't have asked for more and we really enjoyed our stay

We stayed 3 nights and had a great time. There is no elevator, but Mark was at the front desk and was more than happy to take our bags to our room once it was ready. Meanwhile we went out and explored the city. There stairs are very steep and difficult to navigate. Cecile and Gina were both very friendly and helpful, we really enjoyed talking with them both. Our room was very comfortable and well maintained. Great location to canals, restaurants, shopping and the train station. Also, they make the best whiskey sour I've ever had!

This is an amazing little hotel on a canal very close to everything. The staff, especially Cecile and Liam, go above and beyond to make you feel at home. The rooms are super cozy with a nice breeze. We absolutely love it here!

One of the best hotels I've stayed at. On a trip through a couple countries in Europe we decided to stay here for a couple of nights. This was the quirkiest hotel I've ever seen, and I loved it! The staff was helpful and nice, and the main "lobby" was cozy and welcoming. The stairs to get to most of the rooms may not be fit for those with canes, walkers, wheelchairs, or anyone that has a tough time on regular stairs or a problem with balance as they are steep and, for my room at least, numerous. The room itself was clean, good-looking, and smelled amazing. The breakfast in the morning was very good, and they have snacks and drinks for sale all day, including a bar. In summary, it was quirky and awesome and I would absolutely suggest staying there!

Very Good hotel-- friendly people, funky decor, great location (right by the museums, tram stop, bus to the airport (route 197)). 24 hour low key bar. Basic euro-style buffet breakfast. Best part was very friendly staff, especially Thomas who helped us a ton. Recommended restaurants and got us reservations. Then our flight was canceled and we had to rebook through the airline and Thomas helped with that, waiting patiently to get us through to an English speaker at the airline. Room is small, with nice funky/upscale appointments. One star off because the bed was jammed against the wall, so if you are a couple, one will have to climb over the other to get out of bed.

The hotel lobby serves as a bar with great interior decorations and comfy lounge couches. The staff is incredibly helpful and pleasant. The room, however, is run down and lacks isolation. Neighbors showering, flushing the toilet, having sex, and simply walking produces an insane amount of noise. Not only that some of the rooms are located right next to the bar/kitchen area so prepare to hear people in the bar until late at night and then early birds having breakfast and the general kitchen's hustle and bustle which was unreasonably loud. If you plan on sleeping in or still suffering from jet lag, ask to have the room on the upper level or further away from the kitchen. The location was great, walking distance to major attractions.

Nice hotel and I did not use any of the bar services. The rooms were well maintained and the staff were friendly and attentive. There is a person attending the bar overnight to control the entry. The rooms are smaller than most Americans expect, but we were only in room to sleep and bathe. This is a great central location near Amsterdam Centraal Station where one can travel around Amsterdam and The Netherlands very conveniently. The area is remarkably quiet at night and just a picturesque place.

The hotel lobby and bar are cozy and well decorated leading you to believe that the rooms would be the same. No. The room we stayed in was an upgraded larger room with a canal view. First of all it was very run down, wall paper peeling, paint chipping, a hole in one of the towels etc. The bedding was subpar as well very large lumpy pillows. The worst thing however was the noise. This room has 0 insulation and is under the second story hallway. So every single time a person dragged their bags across the hallway, it felt like this was happening 1 foot above your head. You could hear EVERYTHING, people walking, talking etc. We could not sleep as a result of all the noise from above.

What a nice location is the Max Brown Hotel in downtown Amsterdam. There are parking places in front of the hotel, near the canal. So watch out when you park the car! We had a Yelp event in the lobby/bar of the hotel. The staff is very friendly. The hotel looks very cosy and small. But they have 40+ rooms. At the bar you can get everything you want in the bar: coffee, wine, small snacks. The walls of the hotel al very unique: they are made of old books. Every Friday there is live music. As a hotel guest you can use the hotel boat. The guestbook of the hotel is very special: just write down your experience at the wall in the lobby. For all the locals:, the hotel is not only for the tourists, just come in and drink a wine!

Great service on arrival we where presented with a bag full of guides to the city and information which was a nice touch, hotel staff where excellent and room was clean and cosy perfect for our weeks stay. Cocktails where very nice also!

Dismissive service when checking in. Mostly ignored. Too expensive. Top rooms (109-111) are open to enclosed skylight area which was moldy and stinky. This smell was sucked in through the windows of the rooms because of a large shower vent which you could not turn off. Minimal breakfast.