The smallest hotel in Amsterdam

Hotels
7.9 (151 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:
Great location
Friendly service
Well-decorated rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise disturbances from music

Categories

Cleanliness
7.03
Issues were noted with cleanliness in terms of damage and stains.
Service
8.5
Guest highlighted friendly staff and responsive service.
Location
9.04
Prime location with convenient access to city attractions and transport.
Room Quality
7.49
First room had issues, but improvements were noted in the second room.
Amenities
8.02
Amenities such as spa and decor were positively received.
Value for Money
7.88
Overall decent value based on location and facilities.
Food and Beverage
7.03
No specific mention, assigned standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.2
Generally positive experience with some noted concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:17

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 151 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.03
Service: 8.5
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 7.49
Amenities: 8.02
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 7.03
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Iulia couple ro
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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
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christian couple nl
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Giovanna extended_group it
8
Pros:

Posizione, dimensione e comfort della camera eccezionali. Tim è stato veramente disponibile (e paziente) nonostante le nostre numerose richieste e Brian celere nell'assecondare le nostre necessità. La stanza si trovava al 2 piano per cui bisognava fare 2 rampe di scale, strette ma assolutamente fattibili.
Nei dintorni della struttura ci sono un sacco di bar e ristoranti carini.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Bica couple ro
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee