Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Classic Double Room, Balcony
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Leidsekade, 97, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1017 PN
  • Leidseplein
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rijksmuseum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Van Gogh Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

The American Suite

  • 115 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Canal View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room, Canal View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Amsterdam

With a stay at Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American, you'll be centrally located in Amsterdam, steps from Leidseplein and 10 minutes by foot from Van Gogh Museum. .This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Vondelpark and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Rijksmuseum.

What's nearby

  • Leidseplein - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rijksmuseum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Van Gogh Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dam Square - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Anne Frank House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Leidseplein Stop - 2 min walk
  • Rokin Station - 14 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bulldog Palace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪DeLaMar Theater - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Américain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Leidseplein - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café Heineken Hoek - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American offers 173 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 26-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 173 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at Café Americain, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Café Americain - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Bar Americain - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 68 per day); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 27.50 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Americain
  • Café Americain

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1902
  • Renovated entire property - December 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 27.50 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 68 per day (984 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 4 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Reviews

Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1022 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay at the Clayton Hotel in Amsterdam. The building is beautiful, full of character, and the location is absolutely spot on! everything you could want is just a short walk (or tram ride) away. We were pleasantly surprised with a complimentary room upgrade, which set the tone for a great stay. The room was large, clean and really comfortable! and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout, a real standout. A couple of things worth mentioning: the Chromecast in the room didn’t seem to want to connect to any devices (a small thing, but a shame when you’re hoping to unwind), and laundry services were on the pricier side. All in all, a great stay in a beautiful spot. Would definitely return!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, very nicely located in the city
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Room was very quiet. Easy to and from airport by tram/train or bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a fan of architecture and history, staying at the Clayton Hotel was a treat. The building is gorgeous and still radiates the grandeur of its past. However, as an architect and designer, I noticed several areas that could be improved to elevate the experience. The hotel, last renovated in 2007, would benefit from an updated HVAC system. The air quality suffers from lingering smoke odor, damp carpets, and aged finishes. As a former smoker, I found the bar especially difficult to enjoy due to the embedded cigarette smell in the upholstery. A modern filtration and dehumidification system is essential—and perhaps, afterward, a signature scent could enhance the space. Room doors slam shut loudly and would benefit from soft-close hardware to improve sleep quality. The gym is small, poorly ventilated, and not suited for stretching or yoga. Converting a meeting room into a brighter, quieter space for those activities could be a great solution. The café and bar menus feel dated, stuck in the 1980s. A refresh would better match the vibrancy of the city and the location. That said, the hotel’s location is excellent—perfect for walking, transit, shopping, and dining. Our room had a beautiful view of Amsterdam, and the umbrella rental system was a thoughtful touch. Most memorable of all was the service: the staff were kind, efficient, and helpful throughout our stay. We left wanting to return. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As a fan of architecture and history, staying at the Clayton Hotel was a treat. The building is gorgeous and still radiates the grandeur of its past. However, as an architect and designer, I noticed several areas that could be improved to elevate the experience. The hotel, last renovated in 2007, would benefit from an updated HVAC system. The air quality suffers from lingering smoke odor, damp carpets, and aged finishes. As a former smoker, I found the bar especially difficult to enjoy due to the embedded cigarette smell in the upholstery. A modern filtration and dehumidification system is essential—and perhaps, afterward, a signature scent could enhance the space. Room doors slam shut loudly and would benefit from soft-close hardware to improve sleep quality. The gym is small, poorly ventilated, and not suited for stretching or yoga. Converting a meeting room into a brighter, quieter space for those activities could be a great solution. The café and bar menus feel dated, stuck in the 1980s. A refresh would better match the vibrancy of the city and the location. That said, the hotel’s location is excellent—perfect for walking, transit, shopping, and dining. Our room had a beautiful view of Amsterdam, and the umbrella rental system was a thoughtful touch. Most memorable of all was the service: the staff were kind, efficient, and helpful throughout our stay. We left wanting to return. Thank you.
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Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NIcola

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located. Transportation easily accessible. Near shops and dining. Walkable to major attractions. Hotel lobby very attractive and the rooms nicely laid out with good amenities. The staff were all exceptional- perfect ! …except for the restaurant where they could barely be bothered to seat us and throw a menu at us- we left as there are many good options close by. Bar had good service tho. Walls are thin so noise does travel but staff were highly responsive in dealing with excessive noise quickly and diplomatically. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

In Amsterdam….we stay here

It is an excellent hotel and very convenient to Amsterdam central
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beautiful Art Deco gem is a safe and perfectly located hotel for you and your family to enjoy your Amsterdam adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel. Easy tram ride from Amsterdam Centraal Station. There is a canel cruise kiosk directly outside the entrance. Short walk across the street to an area full of shops, bars and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great historical hotel I had a balcony looking out over the fountains The food and drink options were terrific and the staff was very accommodating .Definitely an urban space and I enjoyed the hubbub
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roshni

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful dining setting both inside and outside!! Wonderful breakfast buffet. Great location. Lovely decor and architecture. Comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary, Toronto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant and bar. Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would love to give this hotel a higher rating - the staff were so friendly, the location was great, sizeable rooms for Amsterdam and a great restaurant and bar on the main floor. However the second the sun when down the music would start. I don’t know if it was coming from the bar, or other rooms but it would play until 6am. It wasn’t the same source of music the whole time it would stop and start from different areas but I could hear it clearly and even earplugs wouldn’t stop me from hearing the thumping of the base. If there wasn’t music playing, there were drunk people screaming and laughing outside. I had some of the worst sleeps I have ever had here so unfortunately I can only give this hotel 3 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

This is a very nice hotel. Bed was very comfortable. Quiet room even a street facing one. Breakfast was excellent. Such nice ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Chaton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location between canal rings and museums. The room and hotel were nice and clean. Very helpful staff. The bed was comfortable but doesn’t have a top sheet just a comforter which is too hot for me.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven Conrad, Richmond Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the Clayton. Location is fantastic. Easy access (walking) to museums and to tram system. Lots of restaurants near by and great patio around the corner with multiple bars. Only down size is the noise on Friday and Saturday from the people enjoying life will keep you up.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Suanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. But the room has no drawers or luggage racks and the lighting was not quite as good as it could be. The bed was very comfortable and we loved the restaurant…everything we had was quite delicious…a little heavy on the cream, but their side veggies and salads were quite good. There were two small windows on either side of sloping interior roof that also made the room a bit dark and our view looked out on the roof…also there wasn’t really a table to sit and eat in the room. Location was perfect. Trams right out front. And our room, even tho close to the elevator, was remarkably quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was far enough away from all the congestion but with the trams close by, we could get anywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ammenities were very nice and well thought out. We were able to get in a little early which was truly appreciated. The breakfast is incredible- highly recommend adding to your stay. The room and the view was fantastic. Close to everything we wanted to do and right next to a fantastic canal tour.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025