• Bar,
• Elevator,
• Meeting room,
• Internet,
• Terrace,
• Garden,
• Parking lot,
• Breakfast,
• Children

Description

Sandton Hotel de Filosoof Amsterdam is one of the most inspiring and unique hotels in Amsterdam. It is established in a few historic buildings at just a stone's throw away from the Vondelpark. All rooms are decorated in an exclusive style that refer to a certain philosopher or philosophical theme.

This hotel is beautifully located in quiet surroundings on the edge of the Vondelpark. While it is ideal for relaxation, you can also take a stroll through the park to the Leidseplein or one of the renowned museums. The sophisticated shopping street P.C. Hooftstraat and the Concertgebouw are within close range as well. Because everybody is different on the outside as well as the inside, all 38 rooms in this hotel are decorated in different styles referring to a certain philosopher or philosophical theme, for example there is a Confucius, Nietzsche and Spinoza room. The staff at the reception will do their utmost to honour your preference, depending on availability.

This unique hotel is equipped with two multifunctional rooms for 2 to 30 people where you can have a private or business meeting in an exceptional atmosphere. You can choose from several catering arrangements to complement your meeting. Leisure guests can relax in the beautiful garden, the cosy bar/lobby or library. Though all rooms are furnished differently, they are all equipped with a private bathroom, television and telephone.

Food and Drinks

Guests can enjoy the continental breakfast in the breakfast room from 08:00 to 10:00 h. On sunny days, breakfast is served on the terrace in the wonderful garden as well.
There are some restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel, but if you take a stroll of 10 to 15 minutes to the Leidseplein, you will find numerous brasserie and restaurants to suit everybody's taste. There is an abundance of other entertainment venues at the square as well.

Internet

All rooms have access to free wireless internet. People without a laptop can make free use of the internet computer in the sunroom.

Other information

- The hotel has a 24-hour reception.
- An additional bed can be booked on request at a charge of €40 a night.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Luggage can be stored at the hotel.

Surroundings

The Sandton Hotel de Filosoof Amsterdam is situated in a quiet neighbourhood next to the Vondelpark. This park is over 140 years old and very popular with Amsterdam residents as well as tourists. Every year no less than ten million people visit the park. This is even more than Central Park in New York, if converted to square meters!

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• Hotel chainSandton Hotels
• Check in from14:00
• Check out until 11:00
• Number of rooms38
• Parking lot 
• Children 
• FacilitiesBar, Elevator, Meeting room, Internet, Terrace, Garden, Breakfast,

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Reviews

The following reviews were entered by guests after their stay in the hotel.

Maanus Matlik - 2009-09-11

3.8out of 10

ReviewsSandton Hotel de Filosoof

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Location, although parking a car might be a challenge.

We stayed in room nr 14. In bathroom, upper board of the door, was very dirty. You can see dark blue dirt lines with drops of it - it was terrible. Lighting lamp of the "living room" was very dusty inside, nobody had cleaned for months. A bible was used to keep an heavy window open, we removed this. Reception refused to change coins for parking, as they are not an exchange machine. What if I would have liked to have a beer - could not sell - no exchange? After 450 km driving, we had to go to city to begg for a change, it was imparrasing. Breakfast was 15 euros per person, as if in luxury hotell. Instead we had good breakfast at bakery for 11 Euros for two adults. Last time we stayed at Prince Hotel, the same street, nothing special, but clean and friendly. I am glad we did not have children along this time. Never ever again.

L.S. - 2009-06-29

7.4out of 10

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reasonable accomodation for reasonable price.

Quiet side street bordering Voldenpark, off center yet central. Walking distance to major museums, jordaan, actually to everywhere.

Clean but not meticulous. Towels were not clean yet changed upon request.

Anonymous - 2009-03-30

9.0out of 10

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Convenient, friendly, charming and clean

Staff was professional and friendly. Hotel was economical and well located. Room was clean and charming. Overall great place to stay in Amsterdam.

Johan T Hazekamp - 2008-11-16

7.0out of 10

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A Philosopic Hotel needs a Philosophic Breakfast

I have stayed in better rooms at the same hotel. This time I landed up on the other side of the street. I will certainly use the Filosof again, BUT see my Breakfast suggestion below!

I have stayed in much better rooms at the same hotel. This time I landed up on the ground floor across the street with workmen outside of the window. A big problem was that a staff member urgently knocked on my door after I had gone to sleep because of a possible leakage. After some time I lett him in. Nothing was found. This was a very insecure method of communication. I should have been conracted by phone before the door knocking. I have eating better breakfast in other hotels. This breakfast was not very "Philosofic". Here the hotel the Filosof could learn from another Hotel in the same class range: ie AXEL HOTEL GULLSMEDEN in Copenhagen Denmark. The Filosof could with big benefit copy their "Philosphic" breakfast. Send someone to check it out.

JOANNE - 2008-09-29

8.0out of 10

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Nice hotel

Room is clean and neat; Free internet available in the lobby; Location is not that central but still manageable, with only 15-20 minutes walk to the Musuem Quarter.

Luggage can be "stored" in a corner at the reception area before check-in or after check-out. Guests have to compete for spaces. By the time I collected mine, the lock of my luggage was detached and lost but I haven't lost anything fortunately.

Terrie Gordon Gamble - 2008-05-19

7.8out of 10

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beautiful stairwell! nice to have access to coffee in the morning without having to buy the entire breakfast. very comfortable beds.

bathroom. too small. impossible to shower without getting the whole bathroom wet. bathroom sink to small to be of any use.

Vettese - 2008-05-19

3.8out of 10

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Nice atmosphere, nice garden, nice building.

30 euros for cereal breakast is ridiculous, I feel I got ripped off, it wasnt clear that no breakfast was included, they obviously take advantage of that. Room too small for 2 people, beds too small, especially for price

Lubor - 2008-02-10

8.6out of 10

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nice hotel, quiet location, free internet access

room was very small

E.L. Athens, Greece - 2008-02-04

4.4out of 10

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Helpful personel, nice breakfast

The room I got, although characterised as a "DELUXE" room was at least very poor equiped, old fashioned, half below the earth (floor -1), nothing to do with an acclaimed deluxe room. Although I have arranged for a double bedroom, I I arrived just my self because of an accident. I asked at least to pay the second day for a single room, and guess what....they refused. Very remote from downtown, trying to get customers with the philosophical attitude. Fowr me phisophy doesnt mean lack of comforts....

Linnea Haeggstrom - 2008-01-15

7.8out of 10

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excellent breakfast, good value for the price. A nice (and not so busy) area.

location, though it would be closer to leidseplein but it is a fair walk.

Martin Iacovou - 2008-01-11

6.8out of 10

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Staff wewre very friendly and attentive. The room was comfortable mordern very stylish. All the relevant facilities were available.

I felt given that it was new years the price for the room was too high. There was a draft in the room when the heating was not turned on.

Leila, Copenhagen - 2008-01-06

8.0out of 10

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Very nice and helpful staff! Nice breakfast. Relaxing atmosphere, -Even though we went for the new years...!

New Tv would be nice...But guess that´s it...

Mads - 2007-11-26

7.2out of 10

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Has charm. Reception and lounge area are nice, garden would be lovely in summer. Room was clean, comfy and charming. Very quiet.

Staff not that friendly. Philosophical theme done in a slightly tacky way, in our room anyway. Average breakfast, especially for the price.

luchetti - 2007-10-28

8.6out of 10

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beatiful atmospfere,relax,comfort

nobody

Anonymous - 2007-10-21

3.4out of 10

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the hotel has an interesting theme

- single room was small and stuffy - bad value for the price - breakfast room was crowded and food was often sparse - room was cold

Anonymous - 2007-10-15

6.0out of 10

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Breakfast was great, quiet location, beautiful garden

A long walk to city action, hotel staff not so knowledable

Sander - 2007-10-14

5.6out of 10

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Nice location

Run down room with the comfort of a student dormitory. I booked the luxury room, which was rather large. But the bathroom had not been redone since 1965 and the interior was a big collection of 'ouwe meuk'

J - 2007-10-07

6.0out of 10

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Decent sized room and bath--very comfortable for the price. Quiet neighborhood with easy access to the trams. Breakfast included, which is always a plus.

Customer service was severly lacking--a smile and warm welcome at check-in would've been a nice touch. The receptionist made it clear she couldn't answer my question til she finished what she was doing and then gave appeared annoyed that I would ask something about the city. I could've done without the attitude.

John - 2007-10-07

5.6out of 10

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Location and decor.

inadequate space for hanging clothing; lack of detail in looking after the towels and soap supplies in the bedroom; room too small to functin comfortably as a double room.

Bala Jaison - 2007-10-01

7.8out of 10

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Goede service, vriendelijk personeel!

Wat lastig te bereiken vanwege eenrichtingsverkeer, niet bereikbaar vanaf overtoom

Iacopo - 2007-09-30

7.8out of 10

ReviewsSandton Hotel de Filosoof

The hotel is situated in a beautiful neighbourood, close to Vondelpark. The hall,the brakfast room, and the garden are very nice.The staff was helpful and spoke english very well.

The rooms are a bit small. That could be considered normal in A'dam.

MR &MRS J P THURSKY - 2007-09-22

9.0out of 10

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Very interesting themes in hotel. Most enjoyable stay. Particularly liked decor in breakfast rooms.

AAI - 2007-09-09

7.2out of 10

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Nice room, pleasant location A free wireless access to Internet in the room May be back with my fiancé for holidays

Very small room No room service

Anonymous - 2007-08-27

4.4out of 10

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Away from the busy centre of Amsterdam but easily accessible tram stops. Walking distance from Vondelpark.

No tea/coffee making facilities. Not overly impressed with the cleanliness of the shower/bathroom. Having to queue for the toaster in a restricted space- especially as only half the toaster was in working order!

Danish couple - 2007-07-23

7.6out of 10

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Very helpful staff, and fairly silent street. Price was reasonable. The rooms each have a special design - our was a bit tacky, but it had its charm.

Parking is possible on the street, but it it really expencive - 19 euro pr day. The room was REALLY small, but then again we werent there to stay in the room. There were some weird stains on the carpet and the bed had a plastic cover on the matress which made it really uncomfortable. The bed was also extreamly hard and worn down.

Joe Mac Donald - 2007-07-15

8.2out of 10

ReviewsSandton Hotel de Filosoof

The back garden was beautiful, everyone we dealt with was friendly and helpful and that stairway should be a requirement in every American's home

none, none at all

Anonymous - 2007-07-10

9.2out of 10

ReviewsSandton Hotel de Filosoof

This hotel is clean, comfortable and full of character. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. It isn't in central Amsterdam but its within a short tram or bike ride of everything you'll want to visit.

No tea/coffee facilities in bedrooms.

bb - 2007-06-24

8.0out of 10

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clean rooms, nice breakfast, good atmosphere, next to the Vondel Park

The room price, but that is Amsterdam.

Anonymous - 2007-06-18

8.4out of 10

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Breakfast was very good, with lots of things to choose from. My room, although a bit small, was extremely clean.

The soapdispenser in the bathroomw as broken

Bogdan - 2007-06-14

7.8out of 10

ReviewsSandton Hotel de Filosoof

Nice staff, beautiful gardens, very good breakfast.

No room-service or minibar.

Anonymous - 2007-06-04

9.2out of 10

ReviewsSandton Hotel de Filosoof

Very good location and nice atmosphere. Smart and funny interior.

Parking place for guest will be needed.

Gijsbert Huijink - 2007-05-13

7.6out of 10

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good bed, location, staff

Good location. Quiet street close to Vondelpark. Nice and friendly staff. Decent breakfast but not very special. Got a free upgrade to a suit in a seperate building accross the hotel. Good bed. Reasonable TV room. Did not like interior design very much, nor the sofa. For this suite (number 135), for which they normally charge approx. 300 Euro, the bathroom is absolutely below standards. A build in closet combination of toilet, shower and a small sink on 2.5 m2. Reminded me of my student days in Amsterdam. These were happy times for me, so overall I am happy with my stay.

Gazous - 2007-05-10

7.2out of 10

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Very original rooms Breakfast included Nice garden

A little noisy.

CORARETTI - 2007-05-07

8.6out of 10

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the garden, the location, the staff, the quiet breakfast, the bar, and so much more!

Room just a bit small... and doors shuting very loudly

Stuart LAMBERT - 2007-04-22

7.6out of 10

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Quietly situated near to Vondelpark, but close enough to Amsterdam center, on foot or by tram, to make city visiting easy. The hotel has lots of charm with well decorated rooms, clean & comfortable. Breakfast is interesting, lots of people in a slightly crowded but friendly atmosphere. All in all a very pleasant stay at a reasonable price. Thankyou.

Anonymous - 2007-04-16

9.6out of 10

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The location in great, the rooms were without noise, which is very important when you are trawelling. The hotel is very nice and iteresting decorations!

Marian - 2007-04-14

7.6out of 10

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The public rooms and the garden are very nice. My single was very comfortable despite its small size and the bathroom looked as if it had been recently remodeled. (The supply of hot water was terrific.) The location is nice and quiet, yet it's easy to get everywhere you want to go on foot or by tram. The hotel has character -- much more than the average chain hotel would have.

The bathroom was cleaned thoroughly every day; however, the bedroom had clearly not been dusted or vacuumed in some time. The staff were always pleasant but the response to some requests like clean towels wasn't always efficient.

Anonymous - 2007-04-10

8.0out of 10

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good breakfast nice atmosphere

small room (smallest in that floor and comfort room prize)

Christina - 2007-04-08

6.8out of 10

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quiet location, pleasant room

toilet very small there isn't bar service in room

Luigi Martinucci - 2007-04-02

6.6out of 10

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Nice Hotel, staff is ok.The rooms are ok.

the bathrooms are very small, the basin is incredibly small. On television only ducth tv , no international tv.There is not a guardrobe in the room for cloths.

Dick J. van Vliet - 2007-03-18

7.6out of 10

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Most friendly staff.

Shower lacks sliding door or other solution. The bathroomfloor is overflowing with water. The shelf in the cupboard (next to the vault) was verry dusty.

Wayne - 2007-03-05

7.0out of 10

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nice quiet location, interesting decor, friendly staff

no tea/coffee in rooms

Candida Smith - 2007-01-21

7.6out of 10

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Lovley qwirky place. The best bed I have ever slept in! We arrived in a storm,cold wet and wind blown. It was so wonderfull to curl up in the excellent comfy bed. Like a nest! It was wll furnished and clean. Staff were friendly and helpful.

The breakfast was a bit dull. Croissants would be nice.

Kylo - 2007-01-08

8.0out of 10

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Very nice hotel, friendly & helpful staff. Room was clean & very nicely decorated. Would recommend this hotel. It was easy enough to catch a tram to get into the centre so no problems with location.

Miss Elizabeth Will - 2006-11-26

7.8out of 10

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location is excellent as not in the centre so quiet and near the nice Vondelpark, but not too far so you can still walk into town

Nedelkina Anastasia - 2006-10-30

8.4out of 10

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Interesting atmosphere

The receptionist (on 26/10) was rather unfriendly. I've never seen such attitude in Europe before.

Jacqueline Berman - 2006-10-09

6.8out of 10

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staff very helpful lovely dining areas and gardens excellent breakfast

bathroom extremely small. room small so that the twin beds had to be pushed together.

8260, Denmark - 2006-10-06

9.0out of 10

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Nice hotel with a friendly and cosy atmosphere. Very comfortable surroundings and with a delicious breakfastbuffet.

Bathroom+shower could be more up to date

Thiers-Huybrechts - 2006-10-01

6.2out of 10

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nice location

carpets on the floor, doors not clean, minimum comfort in the bathroom

Judy van Tijn - 2006-09-14

9.6out of 10

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Both rooms were charming. Our room had a private garden which was very nice. The garden for the main hotel was really lovely. Breakfast was very well done. The people at the desk were helpful, and the location was great.

There was construction noise in the mornings which we were not expecting.