The smallest hotel in Amsterdam

Hotels
7.9 (144 reviews)
5 Korte Leidsedwarsstraat , Amsterdam , nl

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Comfortable bed (in some reviews)
Pets allowed
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Broken amenities
Unresponsive service

Categories

Cleanliness
5.29
Numerous complaints about cleanliness and a broken bed; below normal standards.
Service
7.26
Reported issues with unresponsive staff and threats, reflecting poor service experience.
Location
10
Conveniently located in the center, easily accessible to many places.
Room Quality
6.3
Issues with a broken bed and poorly maintained facilities; requires significant improvement.
Amenities
7.25
Some amenities functional, but many complaints about broken features.
Value for Money
8.78
Value is subjective; location justifies price despite issues.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Not specifically mentioned, standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.19
Mixed reviews reflecting a balance of positive and negative aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 20:35

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in our elegantly designed rooms with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Relax in comfort and style during your stay.

Convenient Location
Situated near popular attractions like Rijksmuseum and Leidseplein, our hotel offers easy access to the best of Amsterdam. Explore the city with ease from our central location.

Exceptional Service
Experience top-notch hospitality with our dedicated concierge service and attentive staff who ensure your every need is met. Book now for a memorable stay at The Enlightened House Luxury Suites.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 144 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.29
Service: 7.26
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.3
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 9.19
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Alicia solo_traveller be
10
Pros:

Dog friendly and very welcoming people

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Wesley couple gb
8
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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TC Barış couple tr
1
Pislik içinde bir otel
Pros:

Tesisin beğenilecek hiçbir şeyi yok pislik içinde musluklar kırık WC pis oda pis yatak çarşafları yastıklar pislik içinde ve resimlere aldanıp yer ayırmayın oda ve resimler çok farklı 35 m2 yazan oda 13 m2 aşırı pis bir otel dolandırıcı ve sahtekar bir otel

Cons:

Beğenilecek bir şeyi yok

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Iulia couple ro
1
The bad reviews are 100% true - yep, mice included. The worst experience we had on a travel platform
Pros:

TL;DR for the part below: Horrible experience. Avoid. There are plenty of great accommodations in the same area at similar prices - without mice.

Cons:

1. The property has mice. INSIDE the rooms. See (i) the written notice on the fridge acknowledging “major problems with pests”, and (ii) the mouse trap placed under the fridge. Dust, dirt, food - what more can a rodent wish for? :) He'll claim all buildings in the center have this problem, but the issue is 100% the owner's fault. I stayed in the same area and never experienced anything like this. This is not an “Amsterdam problem”; it is a sanitation and maintenance problem at this property.

2. The property is extremely dirty (photos attached). Stained, used towels; unwashed bathrobes with HAIR on them (disgusting just thinking about it); mold; heavily stained, dirty carpets. Never in my life seen anything like this.

3. The owner, Tim, is polite on the surface; that’s about it :) I tried to resolve this amicably for an entire month before arrival as soon as the mice reviews started appearing. I have a pest phobia (and also expect a clean, safe place when paying a premium price), so I tried to avoid ruining my vacation. Tim refused to acknowledge the issue (again, they have written notices on this). Instead, he blamed the clients and said they can’t use poison anymore “because of animal protection laws from left-wing parties” :)

4. Upon arrival we left after discovering the exact problems mentioned in the reviews. The owner refused to acknowledge any of the sanitation issues, despite photos we sent multiple times through Booking’s messaging system. I had to send around 7 emails because he kept claiming he “didn’t receive anything.” Booking later confirmed the messages and photos were delivered.

5. Booking did nothing beyond offering a 50% refund, which is unacceptable given the conditions. I am currently pursuing remedies outside Booking to recover the money.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Julian couple nl
10
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Hayley couple gb
8
Pros:

Very central location and very relaxed open door atmosphere

Cons:

Very noisy through the whole night so didn’t get much sleep but I suppose it’s expected in central Amsterdam.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Roberto couple it
9
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Jellema solo_traveller nl
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Cindy couple be
5
Pros:

L'emplacement de l'etablissement ok.

Cons:

L'absence de parking, qui etait reservé !

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Bert solo_traveller nl
6
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Max couple fr
2
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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nikos couple gr
1
Cons:

The worst experience.
First of all, the room did not match the photos I saw on Booking. It was dirty everywhere, there were spiders, and the room was located in the basement, something that was not shown in the photos. The bathroom smelled bad, and the tap was broken and leaking.
The worst part was the mouse we saw in the room, as well as the trap that was there.
It is unacceptable that this hotel is offered for rent.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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John couple gr
1
Αηδία!!!!
Pros:

Ότι χειρότερο έχω συναντήσει στη ζωή μου !!!βρωμια,ποντίκια στα δωμάτια μέσα κυκλοφορούν ελεύθερα !!!!σπασμένες βρύσες θέρμανση μηδέν!!!!ανεδεστατος ιδιοκτητης !!!!ψεύτικες φωτογραφίες και δεν υπάρχει γκαράζ!!

Cons:

Ότι χειρότερο υπάρχει στο Άμστερνταμ !!!!!ότι σου προσφέρει είναι ψέμα!!ποντικια ,βρωμια ,κρύα δωμάτια χωρίς θέρμανση σπασμένες ντουλάπες και αντικείμενα !!!χωρίς χώρο στάθμευσης!!!!παραπλανητικές φωτογραφίες !!!δεν το συστήνω ούτε στον χειρότερο εχθρό μου!

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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ANTOINE couple fr
2
Demande un remboursement
Pros:

L'emplacement

Cons:

Réservation d'une chambre au prix le plus cher et attribution d'une autre chambre car elle est déjà louée, chambre sale, draps non changés et non propre(tâches, poils)
Manque de lumière, aucun accueil à notre arrivée...

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Nazli couple tr
10
Amazing
Pros:

Energy, decoration, location

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Tamara couple gb
7
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Sofia couple us
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Denise couple nl
6
Great expectations were unfortunately not met
Pros:

The location was great, it was definitely cozy and cute. For the activities we had it was a great place to be. Nice bed, clean towels, nice shower, warm room.

Cons:

However, I had requested another room which I did not get. We got the basement room which was ok but right next to the street….we were woken up three or four times by screaming drunks through the night! I am a light sleeper and even with earplugs it sounded like people were in our room! Also the sink in the bathroom was broken and it make a very high beeping sound ( the pipes) when turned on and off. We had to find the trick to shut it off. It really should be fixed. So the location and price seemed reasonable and we are looking for a place to regularly use during our visits to Amsterdam we were hoping this could be our place. I am sure it would have been different in another room. We had bad luck.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Martijn couple nl
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Nakul solo_traveller in
10
Really cute boutique stay! Everything was truly top notch. A lot of thought has gone into designing and the place has a
Pros:

Location, Decor, peace.

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-01-19 via Nuitee