Max Brown Hotel Museum Square, part of Sircle Collection

Hotels
8.4 (135 reviews)
Jan Luykenstraat, 44, Amsterdam, 1071 , Amsterdam , NL

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Street parking
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Library
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Small room sizes
Construction noise

Categories

Cleanliness
7.24
Several reviews noted cleanliness issues, including a dirty hotel and reeking rooms.
Service
9.21
Many guests highlighted great staff support and friendliness.
Location
9.25
Guests frequently praised the central and safe location of the hotel.
Room Quality
7.7
Mixed sentiments due to small room sizes and some discomfort with room features.
Amenities
8.23
Basic amenities were sufficient but not impressive; standard for the hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.69
Guests generally felt they received decent value for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.24
Good breakfast options noted in some reviews.
Overall Experience
8.61
General positive experience with some notable complaints regarding cleanliness and services.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 04:27

Property Description

Experience the charm of Amsterdam at Max Brown Hotel Museum Square, your ideal base for exploration!

Location and Accessibility
Nestled in the heart of the city, our boutique hotel places you just steps away from the iconic Van Gogh Museum and the majestic Rijksmuseum. With easy access to major attractions, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the beautiful Vondelpark or vibrant Leidseplein.

Comfort and Connectivity
Each of our 64 spacious guestrooms offers complimentary wireless internet and cable programming for your entertainment. Indulge in modern conveniences like laptop-compatible safes and electric kettles to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Recreational Amenities
Take advantage of our bicycle rentals to explore the city at your own pace, or unwind with our 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff ready to assist with your needs. Fuel your mornings with our delightful buffet breakfast available daily.

Don’t miss the chance to book your stay at Max Brown Hotel Museum Square today!

Important information:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AMS

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Pets

    Pets cannot be left unattended

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 135 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.24
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 8.23
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 8.24
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Philip
4
Pros:

The room was very dusty, it had not been cleaned well. It really needs a deep clean. They moved us to another room which was acceptable, but not great. We ended up buying some wipes and bleach and cleaning the room ourselves. We stayed here as part of our honeymoon trip, so not exactly what we wanted to be doing. I could not recommend this hotel, given the price. Location is good, but there are other options for a similar or lower price.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Yayoi
10
Pros:

The only thing to be aware of about this property, as with many European buildings, is that the stairs are extremely steep. There is an elevator, but some levels still require that you are able to navigate them.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Ariel
10
Pros:

This hotel is amazing! The manager was very friendly and provided suggestions. As a solo traveler who is a woman, safety is important and this location felt very safe. It was clean and simple. I would highly recommend and stay here again.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
D
Debra
10
Pros:

Centrally located, we were able to walk every where

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
S
Sonia
10
Pros:

The most comfortable beds! Small double rooms with a tiny bathroom but a window and a kettle, fan, towels. Clean, luggage storage for before check in if you’re in early. around the block from the Museumplein tram station.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
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Linda family
10
Pros:

Our room was very unique and provided a lot of floor space which was needed for our two large suitcases. While the beds were small they were comfortable. The area was very walkable but quiet with a beautiful, large park right around the corner. Will definitely stay again.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
H
Haley
10
Pros:

Amazing

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
M
Meredith friends
10
Pros:

The hotel is in a very safe and clean location. The staff are very nice and accommodating, and the rooms are clean. It is quite small and cramped, but this is to be expected for the region. It is an excellent deal for the price.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
K
Karina
10
Pros:

Servicio es acorde a lo ofrecido. Ambiente agradable y muy buen desayuno.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
M
Martha partner
4
Pros:

Súper dirty hotel.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
C
Christopher family
6
Pros:

A triumph of form over function. Very impractical, silly hotel. One tiny opening window with no AC, upper floor room was a sauna.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
H
Helen partner
8
Pros:

Love the quirkiness of the interiors, room was quite small, we were in the attic room, ok for our 3 night stay any longer and it would have felt quite cramped as there’s no seating area, only the bed. Breakfast was adequate with enough options, continental breakfast. Location great, nice quiet residential road but close to all the museums, transport and plenty of restaurants within an easy 8 min walk.

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
J
Jessica family
2
Pros:

As a frequent traveler to Amsterdam, I can confidently say I’ll never stay at a Max Brown hotel again. While the beds were comfortable and the views nice, the negatives far outweighed the positives. Check-in was a nightmare — rude and unhelpful staff, and no notice of construction that woke us at 7 AM with drilling and hammering. The buildings have extremely steep stairs, making them impossible for anyone with bags or mobility issues. Locations are less convenient than advertised, and our room reeked of cigarette smoke because staff members were smoking at the entrance. Rooms also had stale air and little charm.

Max Brown hotels could be lovely, but the lack of service, transparency, and comfort makes them a hard no for me.

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
G
Gabrielle family
8
Pros:

Rooms are very tiny

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer family
8
Pros:

The staff were so great and supportive. I would stay there again.

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
Q
Qinyi
8
Pros:

good

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
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Amy family
10
Pros:

We changed to this property not long before we were due to go on our trip due to terrible reviews from the hotel we’d already booked.
So so so glad we did this! The hotel was beautiful (very steppy though so not great if your mobility isn’t good) although there is a lift inside but has many steps up to the building.
The staff were very friendly & helpful.
The rooms were very clean and loved the decor. The beds and pillows were the comfiest I’ve ever slept on I think!
Really really pleasant stay - thank you!

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
A
Andrea partner
10
Pros:

Loved the location and walk-ability of it!

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Cozy in Amsterdam
Pros:

I won’t lie, the room was VERY small, but enough for a single person and the bed was very comfortable. The location could not have been better, with very short walking access to Vondelpark and a stone’s throw from the Rijksmuseum. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and I appreciated the time they took to give me some local recommendations.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
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Maria Livia
10
Pros:

Only stayed here for one night by myself whilst exploring the city. I was given room 404 and I adored it! Not only it was decorated in a very fun way, but the view was gorgeous. I spent hours just reading and looking out the window in the late evening. I'd love to go back again some day.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee