HOTEL ASTERISK, A FAMILY RUN HOTEL, Amsterdam – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Hotel Asterisk offers six room types across several properties on the same street, all with elevator access. Options include Standard Twin rooms (16-18 m²) with walk-in showers, Small Single rooms (10 m²), Premium Comfort Twin rooms (23-25 m²) with separate toilet, Comfort Single rooms (12 m²) with 1.30 m-wide beds, and Budget Single rooms with hallway bathrooms. All rooms include coffee/tea facilities, laptop safes, flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and toiletries.
Dining Options
Guests can enjoy breakfast on the large terrace during summer months. The hotel sells coffee, tea, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Within walking distance are Van Wonderen Stroopwafels on Kalverstraat for fresh stroopwafels with toppings, and various cafes and restaurants in the surrounding area.
Location & Transportation
Located on a quiet 19th-century street in Amsterdam's cultural center, the hotel is steps from the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelijk Museum. Vondelpark, Amsterdam's largest park, is 1.5 km away. Public transport options at the end of the street provide access to Dam Square (2 km), Anne Frank House (2 km), and Rembrandtplein (1 km). From Central Station: take Metro 52 to Vijzelgracht stop. From Schiphol: train to Amsterdam Zuid, then Metro 52 to Vijzelgracht.
Hotel Services
24-hour front desk with ticket service and gift shop. Luggage storage available. Iron and ironing board provided at reception. Assistance with restaurant bookings. Museum tickets sold without extra fees to avoid queues. Emergency call system by pressing 9 on room phones. Smoking prohibited (€150 fine). Tap water is safe to drink.
Family-Run Hospitality
Operated by brother and sister Lisa and Johan Haagedoorn, this family business offers personal service in a casual setting. The hotel features a renovated boutique-style lobby and lounge. Harvey, the family dog, greets guests. Annual room renovations ensure modern accommodations while maintaining a small-scale, familial atmosphere.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
