France Hotel

We are still currently staying here as we write our review. 31/5 - 2/6. To be honest, I’m not sure why people are moaning. The location of the hotel is absolutely perfect!! One of the best places, 5 minute walk to Central station, 5 minute walk to anywhere really. A canal right outside the front door, bars/restaurants either side (noise levels are unbelievably low during the night). The rooms are so ideal for what you need. We booked a basic bedroom for the two of us, beds are super comfy and fresh linen as well as towels. Hand soaps/body wash available in the bathroom too. Don’t get me wrong, a little dusty on skirting board and corners but I am a cleaner by trade so I notice these things immediately anywhere I go but honestly it’s not the end of the world - who doesn’t have a bit of dust on their skirting boards. The mini fridge kept our water super cold for when we woke up in the night. The hotel itself was quiet, no banging door or loud hustle around in the night - stayed in a different hotel here a few years ago and it was so noisy but this one was a dream! The service, now I have to say was insane. Someone who’s worked in hospitality for a number of years. Working in this type of environment you must have the gift of the gab! When we arrived we were greeted by the loveliest receptionist - he was hilarious. I can’t remember his name, but he was just fab!!! Now we should’ve been here at 11am but our flight got cancelled and we didn’t end up arriving until 4:30pm - we didn’t tell the hotel this but soon as I walked in, I was greeted by my name and made to feel like I was at home and didn’t have the worst start to our trip. He gave us leaflets with all hints, tips and recommendations of all things Amsterdam! We asked if we could change our room that we booked as it was so hot when we arrived and he done this free of charge - we offered to pay but no. Honestly felt like he had been sent from heaven to us in that moment! Would we stay here again? Yes absolutely Have we told everyone about this hotel? Yes 100%! Have we looked at prices for the end of the year? Yes, we will stay before Christmas. Honestly don’t read the horrid stories. These people are clearly just moaning for some money back