Max Brown Hotel Canal District

A small, quirky hotel with friendly staff. Great location in quiet neighbourhood, yet near to train/bus station. Please accept the offer to carry your luggage upstairs! We didn't, only to discover that room 208 is up 4 flights of steep, narrow stairs. Our room in the eaves was cosy and had everything we needed, although plug sockets weren't easy to access. The breakfast was substantial and had many options. A welcome drink on arrival and drinks are available to purchase in the bar after a long day exploring. We stayed here based on a friend's recommendation and it did not disappoint!

Lovely boutique hotel in an excellent location. We decided to go with the small room as we didn't plan to be hanging out in the hotel much which fit our purposes perfectly. While not a lot of room to work with, it was plenty for a bit of relaxing, good sleep, and a nice bathroom. The front desk staff were so helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back!

My first time in Amsterdam and I was lucky enough to stay at the most pretty hotel! The room was perfect for me (not too big, not too small) and had the most amazing view! The staff were lovely and so helpful and made the whole experience even more memorable🫶🏻 The location is next to a canal and it’s only a 10minute walk to the central station and generally close to many places in the city central! Next time I’m visiting Amsterdam I’m definitely staying there again!

Beautiful little hotel in an amazing location. We had a cosy little room with a great view overlooking the canal. The bed was super-comfortable, the shower was superb, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the hotel is full of character. We could not have found a nicer place to 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!

Location was superb! The hotel has got a lot of character and really nice atmosphere. The bed was the most comfortable we had ever slept in! The tea and coffee making facilities were poor, there was no coffee and we had to ask, daily, for milk. Due to the nature of houses in Amsterdam they are tall and narrow, so be prepared for some steep stair climbing!! Over the 4 days we were there we got used to climbing 3 flights of stairs to the top bedroom! Breakfast was.... adequate, not good value for money and you had to make sure that you got down early enough in the morning to not only avail yourself of the full choice of foods but also to get a seat at a table not the bar! The staff were always extremely polite and accommodating. Apart from the 2 little niggly bits we had a great stay in Amsterdam!

Attention - the small rooms (room 110) don’t include a toilet in the room. Read it again! There is no toilet in the room, the toilet is “private” (as the receptionist called it) but it’s outside the room the hallway. I cancelled my stay and booked a different hotel. I am sure other rooms are absolutely lovely and spacious and have an actual bathroom and I would sincerely advise to the hotel to stop selling this room to avoid negative reviews in the future.

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.

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.