citizenM Amsterdam South

Perfect place for solo travel. Super easy to get around with Zuid station right there, and the tram to the city is literally accross the street. Rooms are small but have everything that matters. The bed’s great, blackout curtains work very well, and the iPad to control everything is fun. Loved the “living room” area downstairs to hang out and get some work done. Staff were very easygoing and helpful. I’d stay again for sure.

One of the greatest stays of my life. It was actually great to hang out at the hotel, great bar, dynamic atmosphere, really cool concept. I loved setting the alarm in the morning which gently woke me up to a great track of a waking up city (i’d love to have that tune!) light control in the room was fun to play with and a massive comfortable bed. Very easy to travel to from airport and easy to get to town. I have already recommended it to family who are visiting citizen m in December!

A quirky place that might not be for everyone. For me personally the customer service was the best I've ever had, anywhere (and I travel a lot for work), the rooms were super clean, quiet and had blackout blinds. The shower was powerful and spacious, albeit bang in the centre of the room. The bar downstairs is 24/7, brilliant stuff. I'll definitely be back.

Extremely modern hotel. I have never seen anything like it. For a 50 year old man, you are really out of your comfort zone. It looks like something out of a scifi movie made in the 1960s. Why is the toilet in the middle of my room!? The checkin is selfserv, guided by staff. It is slow and doesn't add value to the customer experience. In the rooms, everything is controlled by an iPad. It is slow to start, and again it doesn't add value to the guest. It seems to be technology for the sake of technology. The bar and lounge area is very nice, and I like that cleaning is opt in (though, why pay for something that you don't use?!). Breakfast is good, but the design of the buffet is not so good. For example, the buffet mixed items that are part of the buffet, and items that cost extra. Rooms are really small, but with hotel location some would feel that it is good value for money. Personally, I am not a fan.

We really enjoyed our stay — definitely a solid 4-star experience. The staff were incredibly kind and always helpful, which made us feel very welcome. Our room was quirky and fun, with a super cozy, oversized bed (10/10!). The shower and toilet were integrated into the room in a capsule-style setup, which meant limited privacy — something to keep in mind. We were told all rooms in the hotel are designed the same way. The red tones throughout gave the space a slightly playful, even kinky vibe, which some might really enjoy. Overall, great location, great service — we’d definitely come back!

I’m probably going to buck the trend with this review. The hotel itself is in a good location and the reception area is nice. We didn’t have breakfast but it’s probably best to pre-book as we found outside more expensive. The guy who checked us in was patronising - he asked us if we were keeping up with what he was saying - we are English, he was speaking in English - we couldn’t quite see what the problem was. |We had a problem with our sink and the maintenance guy turned up at 0800 the next morning as soon as he started work. Great service. |The rooms were dire. Comfy beds but the toilet was in the room and enclosed only by glass you had to encase yourself in. Dreadful and no privacy whatsoever. The shower was the same. |We found it pretty ridiculous that everything g had to be done via an iPad - from turning on the tv to turning the lights on. We just found the concept ridiculous.|Our room reeked of smelly drains. We mentioned this to the reception staff but nothing was done about it.

Everything was amazing. Staff were so lovely. They gave us the best view and snacks and free drink as we were celebrating our first anniversary Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. Location also was so good. So easy to get to everywhere with train or tram. Definitely the best room and hotel we have been in a European country thank you again🥹

I stayed here for a conference at the RAI. The room layout is unique in that the toilet and shower are both pretty much out in the open. There is a curtain that can be drawn to partition the room, but since I was travelling alone, I didn't need to use it. I stayed in a room facing the inner garden which was quiet enough to get some good sleep. The morning autumnal walk to RAI across the park was pleasant, especially since it wasn't raining. Overall, I would say that it is a good place to stay for solo travellers who need easy access to Schiphol and RAI.

I needed a place to sleep after staying out late in Amsterdam, with an early flight the next morning. The train took me to Schipol, and this was a quick walk away. The lobby was very corporate looking, with few other guests around. What I liked was the room, very compact like a ship's cabin, with all the amenities hidden away efficiently, no space to waste. The width of the room was the length of the bed. It was all very clean, and the price was right. But my favorite part was the hooker doll on the bed! She was so cute!

Forth time staying with citizen M. Free bikes.. do your self a favour and explore with one even if it's up to the gas station and back it gives you a feel for how they do things in Amsterdam. Food is extremely over priced and simply nothing special. It's one of two things that need fixing with this place. Second would be the drinks and bartenders..knowing how to make simple drinks and not just the ones from Their book would be perfect. Love the concept. This location has a better Lobby then the Paris airport and the New York one. They are lacking with a gym or a pool or a roof top bar! Also the rooms need to invest in a fold down table for the side of bed where the window is, it annoying having no where to put your drink or snacks. I would Invest in a fan over the toilette or even the shower. And secure the wobbly circle Piece where the bath drain is u could lose a toe with the way the sides lift up. Honestly and there should be speakers in the head board and a curtain so you could make it a real movie room. They have it set up that way might as we'll go the extra Mile. The moods on the iPad have 5-6 settings which each play a song for 30 seconds then go back to the home screen they should fix it with other songs. Maybe some people aren't in a relax mood in 30 seconds lol

Good and comfortable. I've never checked into a hotel using a self-service computer. It was all super easy and super hi-tech. More hotels should be this convenient. Te check out was done in seconds. No need to wait in line for the hotel clerk. I like the bar and the book nooks and human nooks to read books in the book nooks.

Rooms were a little small, but very nice. Spend most of my time in the lobby editing photos and meeting other travelers. This hotel has a variety of travelers. From young to old. From business, students, and just people wanting to explore Amsterdam. This hotel was in a great location. A few minutes from the bus, metro, and train. If you need advice where to eat, find a good "coffee shop" and places to hangout, just ask any of the staff. They're be willing to let you know where to go.

Very modern and streamlined with library lounges. At first I was taken aback by the smallness of the room. However, after one evening I actually liked the efficiency of the room. Everything organized closely and no wasted space. Lighting was great and we were able to stream YouTube through the TV. 24/7 bar was a nice touch. The staff are the true stars of this hotel. We were greeted immediately upon entering the hotel by two staff members who offered to help with the self check-in process. Later, at the bar, we experienced the most friendly bar staff ever. Notably: Elten from Brazil, Troy from New Zealand, Georgios from Greece, and Andy from England. All extremely pleasant, chatty and helpful. Looking forward to another stay in the future!

The staff are exceptional!!! We came in after a very stressful day of travel. They overheard me say I was nauseous to my daughter and made me ginger tea while I was checking in. The rooms are very comfortable, slept well and had a great shower. Love the modern technology and eco friendly attitude. The key cards double as luggage tags, how cool. The housekeeping staff gave us a voucher for the bar because we chose to forgo services on the first night. What a pleasant surprise. This place is worth the money. It is located conveniently to the Metro Zuid line. There is a gorgeous park just across the street which we spent over 3 hours wandering through. Can't wait to visit again. Customer service is top notch. Thankyou to Friday, Oleg, Elton, and "SUSAN" the bartender, you made a great impression on us.

This place for one! If you want to stay in the action of Amsterdam this is not the place for you, depending on what bus line you take it is easily accessible to the main city area. I love this hotel it is so inviting and the character is in paralleled. The options for meals that they offer in the bar area is amazing.. At the time there was a bartender names Troy from Scotland I believe and he made the trip all that much more interesting. Everyone is super welcoming although it is considerably less staff since it is a Smart Hotel. Everything is electronic and the bathroom you will find is really interesting. It is kind of a hostel type environment without actually staying at a hostel. Very VERY clean and very fun! they have bikes for you that you can use as well. One of my favorite stays in Europe If I were to be completely honest.

CitizenM just totally gets me. This superbly designed hotel has everything I want from a 24 hour canteen with food and drinks to free wifi without silly logins or passwords and nightly rates that are exceedingly affordable. The well-thought out concept includes tons of free movies on demand in your room, super soft sheets and big big beds, a lobby filled with modern furniture any design snob would drool over and plenty of water pressure in the showers. Need to make calls to Vienna, San Francisco, London and Paris? No problem! CitizenM lets you make cheap (as in practically free) VOIP calls from your room. For the mobile citizen, they've got everything you want and nothing you don't. Even better, it's just one stop from Schiphol Airport by train (and the ticket costs a mere €3.) Located in Amsterdam Zuid, the hotel is slightly to the south of the center of the city. No bother, take the 5 tram right outside the hotel directly into the centrum. Just remember to board at the front of the tram where the driver will sell you a disposable chipkaart for €2,60 (and make change if you need it, amazing!) My only complaint is that the hotel doesn't rent bikes. This seems an obvious one in a country where there are more bikes than people. Mobile citizens like to get around on two wheels so what's the hold up CitizenM? What you won't find at CitizenM: overpriced minibars, big rooms, a bellman, concierge services (but who really needs these now that there's Yelp.nl?)

In the grand scheme of hotels, citizenM ranks high among brands that I adore. There are few companies I go out of my way to spend money toward; this is one of them. Much like its newer cousin in Glasgow, the Amsterdam City location isn't located in the midst of everything, but is acceptably close. In this case, the 5 tram will take you into the museum district in about ten minutes and to Centraal Station in roughly twenty five. Though not as readily accessible as some other hotels found in the inner rings, you'll be hard-pressed to find greater value. Also similar to Glasgow, this branch has a canteen open at all hours, free wi-fi, complimentary computer stations in the lobby, and friendly enough staff. Check-in and check-out are a breeze without human interaction. There are a few touches that do make Scotland's venue nominally superior: redesigned bathroom spaces (citizenM's has awkwardly separate toilet and shower bubbles) and an inferior television navigation user interface. Oh, and apparently they only offer free straight porn. Conveniently, I was travelling on holiday with the boy, so the last gripe was really a non-issue. But just so you're aware... I can't think of many more welcoming places to collapse after a long day of walking the canals of Amsterdam and I'm pleased to count myself one of citizenM's mobile citizens.

I didn't know what expected me when i arrived at the hotel, but i have to admit i was pretty thrilled and i still am. The whole lobby looks like a futusitc bar. The check-in takes place on big flat screen monitors. Actually you have to check in yourself, but the staff is very supportive and help you out with every question you got. The futuristic atmosphere when you enter your room is just soo cool. The shower cabin reminds me on the beamer of a space shuttle. What is absolutely cool is the fact that you can change the color of the lights in your shower and in your room with your remote control. The alarm clock offers another surprise. You can choose between the sound of a sheep, an elephant or a human being to get out of bed. You have free wifi in the whole hotel and the little desk in the room offers a great place if you need to check your mails before going to bed. If you have to work for a longer time, you can rather use the big Macs or simply hang out on the comfi couchs with your own laptop in the lobby. Also a great place to simply hang around and chill. Coming back to the rooms. Well fair enough, the rooms are pretty small, but therefore your bed is huge and hey, you have to get used to the fact that you don't need that much space being in Amsterdam as everything seems to be pretty tiny here.:-) Little fun details like having shampoo and shower wash for the "daydreamers" and the "nightcrawlers", in other words, for those loving the day and those going to bed when the sun comes up, are making your stay even more unique and funful. The breakfast bar is also pretty different compared to other hotels. First of all there is no time where you have to take your breakfast. Remember there are nightcrawlers staying in the hotel. ;-) You can choose between a nice Bircher Muesli and lovely crossaints, fresh fruits, eggs and get a really nice coffee your choice and a fresh juice. But one of the most outstanding things about the citizenM is the friendliness and the service of the staff working there. I had a chat with the three workers, which were having lunch next to me. They were all young people from all over Europe and we were charing all different stories about Amsterdam. I really enjoyed the chat a lot. And believe it or not. One of the guys brought me a hot beverage with fresh mint and honey for my bad throat, without i was asking for it. Well i never experienced any service like that. citizenM is definitivly getting five stars from me and would probably get even more, if i had more to give. ;-)

We loved this hotel! We stayed there one night before heading home to san francisco. the room was small but so cute! My husband felt like we were staying in a camper van. It was very gezzelig!!! We even slept in the king size bed with our 14 year old daughter as we did not want her to be in her own room by herself even though that is likely what she might have preferred. The common spaces in this hotel were awesome, the price great, and the service fantastic. The photo books in the lobby kept me busy for an hour! I would go back in a second and only wish the one they have in NYC was more affordable!

One of the greatest hotel stays EVER.... This hotel was designed for travelers. They don't waste space on bulky dressers and huge closets. You get a toilet and huge shower and a GIGANTIC bed. The TV comes with tons of free movies and music to keep you entertained in your room. Oh did I mention there is FREE wifi (no stupid log-ins or passwords) in your room. If you forgot your international charger have no fear. The room is equipped with a three pronged North American power outlet. If you are feeling social there is a fully stocked bar with snacks and drinks available. There are plenty of places to lounge around at in the lobby if you just feel like hanging out. The employees were VERY friendly throughout the stay. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. I wish they had CitizenM hotels in the States.

I used to love citizen M. Quirky, new, Innovative and trendsetting. That's all words I would have used in the past and lots of people still would. But now when I weigh up the pros and cons of this particular location, the latter out weigh the former. Positives - * huge amazing bed. * free arrival drinks * quick and fast check in and out. Negatives - * horrific tiny toilet tube in room. * horrific tiny shower with wobbly base on floor. * no real bathroom. * no storage space. * no room to move in the room. * no mini bar. * bad location - far from everything. * tiny room. * expensive shop downstairs. Really has lost its shine for me. I would not be in a rush to go back.

This hotel is awesome! Checking in was seamless and they easily added a second person to my room and on the receipt for 2 free drinks at the bar! The wifi works perfectly, which is not the case at all hotels. The bed, a king xl, is huge and luxurious and very comfortable. The rain shower, which is why I booked the place, is everything and more, especially with the mood lighting! It has a handy place to store your luggage in a drawer under the bed and it fits even the biggest suitcase. It's very modern and streamlined but still affordable which I why I highly recommend this to anyone. The front desk is extremely helpful and can help you with any service you may need!

If you're traveling solo, this is the place for you. Efficient and slick designed room features. I ended up loving the small room size, especially because the bed (most important part!!!) is super comfy and the lighting/tech is super well designed. They let me check in early (9am) which literally saved the first day of my trip. They sell tram cards on-site and also offer bikes too, which is nice. Highly recommend!

This was my second time staying at citizenM. Amsterdam. They were very welcoming and helpful, from bar service to city information, and even went out of their way to help with some bike rentals. Ciara was extremely accommodating and provided us with a great experience for our return trip to Amsterdam. I wouldn't want to stay anywhere else. Things to note: Pros - Beds are large and comfy - Room has nice lighting and a lot of movies & entertainment - free NICE bikes (first come/ first serve) - 24hr bar - good shower - located in nice area - nice breakfast buffet - Friendly staff Cons - cosy room size - no fridges in rooms Overall the customer service supersedes the shortcomings of this well appointed property.

I have to admit I was a bit taken back at first by this hotel. For the uninitiated, this is not what I would call a family friendly place to take the kids for a weekend, unless you are fine with your kids having a bit of direct and sublimnal is singles or couples. The lobby contains a poster with various states of nudity and violence. Amusing, but probably not with kids. The rooms are cool but a bit strange if you expect a typical hotel room. The toilet and shower are in glass tubes that close and are circular. The bed takes up the entire end of the room so if you are a couple, then you might have to crawl over your mate to get to the circular toilet. :) There are only 3 hangars and very little storage space. The bar area is cool and the folks working there friendly and helpful. They serve a breakfast and dinner buffet each day and both were very tasty. We sent out laundry and they were great getting it done. All in all the stay was great and it is a place I would stay again, even though it was pretty funky.

A MUST STAY!!!! This hotel is honestly by far the best hotel I've ever stayed at!! From the awesome unique decor to the great customer service, I am so happy that I chose to stay here! I absolutely love the room how there's a mini iPad that controls the lighting, tv, curtain, alarm, and more. The rain shower with the changing lights is so cool! This room doesn't have much privacy so I highly recommend only staying here with your significant other or someone you're extremely comfortable with! The morning my boyfriend and I checked out, I got a big hug from the gentleman at the front desk and he wished me a happy birthday and offered us both a complimentary breakfast and latte and chocolate cupcakes and sung to me:) I will definitely stay here again next time I visit Amsterdam!

When rating Citizen M I think it's important to rate it based on it's purpose. You wouldn't go to a burger restaurant and rate it on how well your salad was, right? You don't go to Citizen M for the room service or 2 double beds to accommodate you and your two children... Citizen M has free movies, (people say "movies" but they mean PORN) and I expect is an solo-traveller/exhibitionist/threesomes paradise. On that basis, 5 stars for Citizen M!

The Citizen M brand of hotel might not, superficially, strike you as the idealized version of the Amsterdam experience. It isn't, after all, a charming, old-world, slightly decrepit, leaning-tower rooming house perched on the edge of a canal in the lively city center. There is something lovely about that former description. On the other hand, Citizen M, a dynamic mix of high-design and common sense elements, is a surprisingly delightful re-imagination of and solution to what has become a stagnant and often unpleasant mass-market hotel experience. That mix of opposites--common sense and designed delights--feels very connected to Amsterdam and the culture of the Netherlands. It is focused both on high comfort and sensual delights as well as meeting some very rational challenges and needs. Amsterdam, being a city that is below sea level and challenged by a finite amount of space, has always met its challenges with style and function. So while it looks like a cinderblock office building from the outside and while it is outside of the traditional city center (though not very far outside), Citizen M is imbued in every corner with the spirit of what makes visiting or living in Amsterdam such a great, lively joy. Here's some of the innovative things that they have done to challenge a hotel industry that had become all too comfortable in its approach to mass market travelers. The Check In: Self-guided kiosks. Instead of waiting in line for the automaton hotel employee meant, in most mid-tier priced hotels, as an illusory stand-in for luxurious hospitality and care, There are multiple touch screen kiosks in the lobby. Put your credit card in and retrieve your reservation. Insert a key card and--ZAP--you may now go to your room. There is a friendly, casual and well dressed attendant there to assist you if you encounter problems. The Lobby Bar / Food area: Instead of a completely horrible and overpriced hotel restaurant that serves cafeteria food at three star prices, Citizen M has dropped the pretense but kept the style. Behind the inviting bar and coffee house counter, there is a bank of what could only be described as the coolest looking convenience store cases you've ever seen. Citizen M might want to think about expanding their brand to re-invent the convenience store category while they're at it. Another business that badly needs an innovative approach. The Lobby itself: For the first time in my life, I looked forward to spending time in the open areas of the lobby. It actually felt pleasantly social with large areas for work with long tables and bar like seating at the windows, a living room-like area with couches and a large television, the bar and convenience store from the future area and a couple of other ante-rooms. The entire lobby experience feels more like you've rented a very luxurious and well-designed house with a big group of family and friends rather than the normal hotel lobby experience of pedestrian design meant to convey an antiquated ideal of opulence and status. The Price: Very affordable. Especially for what you get. By getting rid of that opulence and status stuff that no one really loves in hotels any more--especially since mostly, with the exception of the true luxury hotels, that opulence and status is patently counterfeit, Citizen M has retained the comfort, excitement and sensuality of what's great in hotels at a very affordable price. The Room: The rooms take everything you like about hotels and squeeze out all the rest of the junk into a economical space that is easily half the size of the normal hotel room. And yet, you don't feel cramped. It's just what you wanted. At the same time, Citizen M approached the demands of reduced space with great flair, comfort, and sensual experience in mind. The shower is a large enclosed glass circle in the center of the room. Inconvenient, perhaps, if you were sharing the room with a platonic colleague, but these rooms are about intimacy not distance between people. With the single bed and the size of the room you're not likely to be staying in there with anyone who would cringe at watching you shower. The toilet, similarly is right in the room and can be enclosed in a glass circle. All very futuristic. Then there's the bed. An oversized mattress that takes up almost half the room at the window. It has drawers underneath for clothing and a large flatscreen television on the wall at its foot. Because the bed is flush to the wall on three sides, it feels like you're James Bond in some luxury submarine capsule. It's awesome. The TV, instead of charging for pay-per-view movies, has all free movies--including, gasp, euro-porn. Lastly, the room has a remote that controls everything--including a series of colorful mood light options. Remember--it is Amsterdam after all--and there are many instances where having shifting hues of blue, green and red all around you can be very satisfying. Oh yeah. And free high speed wireless throughout.

This is by far the most modern, customer-service driven hotel I've ever stayed in. Staff was courteous and gave me tons of suggestions for tourist attractions during my brief stay in the city. The whole room, from the lights to the thermostat, can all be conveniently controlled by a bedside iPad. I will definitely be staying here when I return to Amsterdam!

This hotel is...interesting. In a (mostly) good way. The staff is friendly and helpful and will give you directions to parking garages in the area if you need them. You self check-in on computers, which I'm a fan of. If you have trouble there's an employee standing there ready to help. The rooms are tiny, but I expected that. The bed is gigantic and is enclosed by three walls. Your shower and toilet are cylinder capsule things that are kind of weird. It didn't bother me, but if you're not staying with your significant other then I'm sure it would be super awkward. They have free wifi, free on demand movies (lots to choose from, even pornos!), and mood lighting. iMac computers are located in the lobby for anyone to use. There's a bar and some food items for purchase also in the lobby area. There is a tram stop just across the street, #5. Use it to get in and out of the city fairly quickly. Overall, the price was right and it was a fun hotel to stay in. Definitely recommended if you're in Amsterdam and don't want to stay in the Centrum area (which I hear is pretty noisy all hours of the night). I should also note: if you bring a hairdryer from the States, be careful. I didn't even get to turn it on after plugging it in before we had zero power to the entire room. Whoooops.

Love Citizen M, I have stayed at their location in Paris as well so it was a no brainer choosing this hotel again while we stayed in Amsterdam. The location and price is the reason we chose to stay here. It is located near Tram 5 which can take you into the city center ( approx 30 mins) and Leidseplein(20-25 mins). They also sell the passes for the tram/busses there at the hotel. We stayed for 3 days the pass cost about 13 euros, not bad at all. We used the tram (stops running at 12am) and late night bus 358 (runs after 12 every hour). It is also located near the train station that takes you to the airport. The room itself is small but we expected it already since it is Europe. There is no privacy what so ever. The bathroom is enclosed in frosted glass but you can still see the person lol and the shower is clear glass but there is a curtain. The bed is massive which i love and the room is very high tech, you can control everything from an ipad they provide. Overall the location is perfect if you don't want to stay directly in the city, which can be more expensive. It was nice coming to a nice and quiet room. Also i would suggets the breakfast when they offer it at 11 euros when you check in, its buffet style all you can eat (eggs, bacon, bread, cheese, cold meats, OJ, coffee, etc). Highly recommend! :)

There is a lot to like about citizenM---the ridiculously comfy beds (seriously better beds than you'd get at 5* properties), huge rain-forest showers, the high-tech remote control that allows you to "color" your room as well as navigate through hundreds of free on-demand movies and of course the two 24-hour "adult" channels featuring lots of plumbers and lonely housewives it would seem. That said, this hotel isn't for everyone---you're trading a very trendy massive and comfortable "living-room" lobby for a down-right minuscule room. Perfect for 1 person for a day or 2, not so good for sharing (your toilet "capsule" is in the middle of the room). The location right near the Amsterdam Zuid station is handy for meetings at the WTC and has easy access to the Airport but is quite aways away from anything remotely interesting. Yes, you can take the #5 tram into town, but Amsterdam isn't very big, and I'd rather stay walking distance to the center. Overall though I'd give the citizenM 4 stars, as it's priced right, friendly staff, super modern, and has all the amenities I could want (free high-speed internet, 24 hour canteen, a good shower and those ridiculously comfy beds), I just wish the location was handier.

Fantastic - our stay at CitizenM could not have been easier. It's easy to get to, being a five minute walk from Amsterdam Zuid train station (one stop from Schipol Airport). Tram line number 5 runs from just around the corner, taking you into town in around ten minutes (€2.60 for an hour tram ticket). From stepping through the door we didn't have a bad word to say about the place. It might not be for everyone, but it suited us down to the ground. Upon arrival we were greeted by a member of staff who guided us through the check-in procedure. They use a self-service touchscreen terminal system that welcomes you, finds your booking, lets you chose which side of the hotel you would like and then generates your room keycard. The lobby is smart, with large room dividers peppered with architecture, fashion and design books. There's plenty of quirky seating, TVs and a large canteen-style bar/shop area. The bar serves everything from drinks (soft and alcoholic), food (sushi and indian mostly), snacks, tea and coffee and cosmetics. They even offer up a 'mile high kit' comprising of a small vibrator and a sachet of lube in a discrete little case! The room really shows why this hotel was voted Trip Advisor's No. 1 trendiest hotel in the world. The room is one space with two glass cylinders running floor to ceiling - one housing the toilet (frosted, I might add) and one housing the massive rainfall shower. Beyond the bathroom area there is the largest bed I've ever had the pleasure of sleeping in - it's a large square running wall to wall, possibly 2.5m square. The room is kitted out with a Philips entertainment system that's all controlled with a simple remote - it controls literally everything including the blinds, the lights (with a choice of colours) and the TV. There is a selection of free movies on demand and two channels of 24 hour porn (just to remind you you're in Amsterdam!). There's also hotel-wide free wifi. Although not suited to stag dos or the like, this hotel was perfect for couples and people on business (especially with the close proximity to the World Trade Centre). When I return to Amsterdam I will certainly be returning to CitizenM.

CitizenM is, above all, an experience. One that should be located not in such a beautiful city but in the middle of a dessert, where the temptation & agenda of exploring the city would never usher feelings of guilt. If you're doubting this hotel, let me put it into perspective for you. The tech geeks: - FREE WIFI. YEAHYUH. - International chargers. Forgetfulness be dammed, for these bad boys come built-in! - DIY computerized check in/out kiosk system. Touchscreen, baby! - Mac computer lab w/printer. Okay, so the true geek is all about Linux & carry their own comp but give me a break here. Hipsters, where you at? - VOIP phone system. Call directly from your room for (practically) free? Unheard of! - All encompassing remote that controls everything from lighting to temperature, to the *gasp* the tv. Win. - Electronic window shades. Now we're talking. The design snob: - Modern decor. Pokemon ball lighting in the lobby? SCORE! - Cleverly designed to maximize space. See showers/bed. - High design, High comfort. Comfy space bed. Sexay. - Attention to detail. See everygoddamnthinginthehotel. - Shutters/shades. Futuristic, much? The marketing guru: - Amazing branding. Why else would you choose a hotel? - Foursquare check-in special. CitizenM knows what's up - don't forget to check in! - Virgin Atlantic-esque type of branding that speaks to you. Simple & filled with words on even the simplest of things, like a bottle of water. The couple (and possibly the one-man-wolf geek): - Free on demand movies & mood music. For you know, *that* time. - 24/7 lobby/bar. Time to replenish for any pre-post cardio/button mashing activity. *hint* - Remote controlled mood lighting. Make it happen! The standard person: - Extremely clean & friendly staff - Located walking distance from the train/airport - Amazing lobby. Spend some time my dream home, will ya? And now about the futuristic shower/toilet combo that would make acquintances strategically plan when to clean themselves and/or poop. Basically there is this large glass tube that you step into and slide the doors closed. One for the shower, one for the toilet. The shower, is first and foremost, perhaps my favourite part of the room but I understand it's not for everyone. CitizenM gets that too - hence the could-be-a-little-darker curtain that separates the bed from the bath. Downfalls of the shower - it's glass (meaning see-through) and located in the center of the room. Overall, it's cool for those who don't mind putting on a little show but for the more private guest, who need their own shower time as "me-time" (like myself) then not so cool. In any case, the cool part is that the shower only activates once the doors are fully closed and the tap on. Mix in some mood lighting & music, you've got yourself a tube party! As for the toilet, whichever way you slice and dice it, it's not sexy. Wait, poor choice of words. Ahem. CitizenM, you should seriously consider putting some vents or music on when those doors close. That would be a lot less..awkward. PROTIP: Make appropriate plans to leverage the lobby at this time. Short story? It's an uber-techie, decor lovin' hipster paradise gone wild and to me, it is more than a hotel. It is a lifestyle and a statement piece - both of which I condone.

OMG! This hotel is really perfect for those who are traveling (obv.) but what a safe place to stay, that is super mod and super clean! The Citizen is super close to the train station to get to and from Schipol. The train station is actually just a couple of blocks away. The tram is right across the street. Trams are quiet for the most part. We didn't hear the tram at all from the hotel. Amazing decor! Super comfortable bed which is a must when traveling. Super clean room. Like the the reviews elsewhere, its a good idea to be comfortable with the person you are staying with or ask them to leave the room while you take a shower or go #2. Everyone goes #2 I am told. The hotel lobby is open 24/7 which I have also been told is unheard of and AWESOME. There is a deli in the lobby and a Mac computer lab with printer. I would stay here again and again. Dear, USA. Please think about getting one or several of these.

My partner and I stayed at this hotel for 3 days this summer. We thought it was trendy, affordable, and conveniently close to the public transit. We loved the bar in the lobby and several general spaces available to read or relax downstairs. We agreed to stay at any CitizenM we can find on our trips. A definite score!!!

This place doesn't seem to have changed much from the last time I was here 5 years ago (I stayed at their other location near Schipol airport). Also, the shower knob was difficult to turn. Overall, it was OK considering the location and price however I wouldn't recommend this hotel for more than 1 person. You really have ZERO privacy here! They were really nice to give us complimentary drinks at the bar considering it was our honeymoon ;)

I have on many occasions stayed at the CitizenM at Schiphol so decided to also try the Amsterdam City location when I had a business meeting close to it. the hotel is located around 5 minutes walk from the station Amsterdam Zuid (and tram number 5, and possible a few other trams). Fairly easy to find and the location is fairly ok (less than 10 minutes to Schiphol and around 15minutes to the city centre by public transport). The concept is the same as all CitizenM hotels; fairly ok rates, automated check-in, small but functional rooms and good technical features. The rooms are small with large and very comfortable beds. Storage space is limited but for one or two nights it is sufficient. There is a remote control (pad) that can control TV, light (color as well as brightness), blinds, heat etc. The rooms do feature free on demand movies as well as wifi. There are also computers as well as a printer available downstairs (all free of charge). The rooms do miss some space to sit and work but if the bed or small chair provided are not sufficient there is space to work at ground floor. The least favorite part of the hotel is the expensive and not very good food -eat and drink elsewhere.

Wow, awesome concept. Great service at check in, they have self-serve kiosks but lots of staff to help if needed. It reminded me of being at the SLS in beverly hils with a mix of ikea haha. Very modern, no frills type of decor. Definitely the smallest room you may stay in but it's amazing how they can fit the basic bed/tv/shower/toilet in a room. Can't share the room with strangers, shower opens up to the bed, no privacy partitioning it, just frosting on the toilet but not the shower. Food downstairs at the bar was decent; they even toasted by baguette which was fresh even at 1AM! Great place to stay, within walking distance to the Red LIght District and great to stay if you are stopping in Amsterdam overnight for a layover. Person working there mentioned they may be opening up a location in NY, I will definitely want to check it out!

Loved this hotel. Loved the location of this hotel. Loved the themes & concept of this hotel chain. The staff was very helpful and gave excellent recommendations to places in Pijp. Thanks & we'll be back soon.

The staff was nice enough but the room was horrible. The room is wide open meaning the shower and toilet are in the middle of the small room. There is a semi transparent current that can be used for pseudo privacy but you can still see what your significant other is doing and vice versa. Since the toilet is literally in the room even if you can get past hearing and seeing what is going on there, you may not get past the smell. This is the worst room I've ever stayed in and I will never stay in one again.

citizenM, it's like you read my weary traveler mind... -Have a great lobby - I won't spend much time in the room. CHECK. -When I *am* in my room, I'll either be sleeping, watching TV or showering, so make sure these three aspects are fantastic experiences. CHECK. -Let me have fast, free wifi everywhere. CHECK. -Be close to public transport and easily accessible from the airport/train station. CHECK. -Don't break the bank. CHECK. -And please... make the check-in & check-out process painless. CHECK. Truly, everything one could want as an on-the-go business traveler is provided in spades by citizenM. You will be refreshed by perks that totally fit your needs and not bothered by the usual malarkey that gets in the way and slows down the process. It's perfect, except for one thing... where's the cycle hire? Can't wait for you to open in London and New York!

I'd recommend this hotel if you are in the area. The room we stayed in was unique, yet smart in how the space is utilized. We had a rain shower which was relaxing and a large comfortable bed along with a variety of free movies. The bar downstairs was open 24 hours and the food selection was satisfactory.

Beautiful, well thought out lodging! The decor was so nice and all functional yet quirky! I would definitely stay here again :)

If you're ever deciding on visiting Amsterdam, this is the place to stay! After browsing pictures and checking out the website, you'll be amazed with the deals! For a hotel that offers modern design, tech savvy bathrooms, a very comfortable (hard to get out of) bed, free wi-fi, 24/7 bar and mini-mart and common areas to kick back and relax with other travelers from around the world, you'll be reluctant to stay anywhere else. The downfall is the location. It's not exactly located in the heart of Amsterdam but that solution can be fixed by simply renting a bicycle, which is the common source of transportation there and in my opinion, the best way to get around the city! Give this hotel a shot, I'm sure it'll be a 100% hit!

Love this hotel! It is very unique and modern. It is clean and well-maintained. There are some cools features in the room, like unique mood lighting. Everything is controlled by an I pad. The breakfast is great too! Wifi works well. The citizenM Amsterdam is located close to the metro. I would definitely recommend staying here!

what an awesome concept hotel! i stayed here while in town for a company holiday party. (my company is based in Amsterdam so thats wussup) so my company specializes in hotels...sooo...we all know a lot about hotels and we visit a lot of hotels. we understand what service and what a hotel should be. this place was perfect!!!! so modern and soo cool. the desk staff...if you can really call them that, are super nice and very helpful. their english is great too (yes monolingual american here) the lobby itself looks like something out of a si-fi futuristic movie. oh and its ohhh so cool. i love the open bar in the middle. very inviting. they also have a pantry of various goodies and a microwave if you want something hot from there. so they say the room is small. but not really. especially for european standard its actually a decent size room. the bed is huge and comfy!!!!! i loved the bed. the shower is really cool. you need to make sure the door is closed before you turn on the water. as an afircan american female and not getting my hair wet when i shower...i opted not for the waterfall shower. there was a little hand shower but i wish there was a way to hang it higher....not everybody gets their hair wet when they shower :(

Great hotel. Good service modern features and great inclusions however the modern shower and toilet pods in the room were made feel a little clostrophobic and didnt separate bedroom bathroom facilities so lucky i was on my own as privacy was missing.

Straight out of clockwork orange a Moloko sized king bed, movies galore, futuristic nude shower Tron style in middle of room made me show off like Olivia Wild. Decor in 5 different lounges retro modern themed w free wifi! I stayed at airport and took train into city center. Passed out in my all white down feather kingdom with Holland stuffed bear in hand. Dreaming of my hipster kingdom and neon futuristic shower in am before heading back to states.

Would never use this hotel again! Room was micro mini! Toilet and shower in some tube things in the center of the room. Bed was hard and not easy to get out of! Bedding was nice. Not room to even open luggage, had to use the bed. Shower had unstable floor, hard to turn handle and shower head right in the center of the shower stall. Wifi was incredibly slow! The reason I stayed here was because the other hotels were booked, too expensive or had communal bathrooms!

Cool concept, but not a 5-star experience. We got there right off our plane and were able to check in early for an extra fee. We had a little bit of trouble with the computerized self-check station for check-in when the room key wouldn't program right. The staff was helpful, though, and we got it sorted out. Well, whoever did the photos for the websites is a phenomenal photographer for being able to make the room look much bigger than there were. You walk in, and within 5 steps, you're in the toilet pod, then the shower, which are smack in the middle of the room. Pro Tip: Don't go here with anyone who you don't mind essentially peeing in front of. There's a little wrap around circular door, but you can hear everything. Not good for families/non-romantic companions! 1.5 more steps, and there's the sink out in the middle of the room, then two more steps, and there's the giant-ass bed. The bed is pretty sweet, and the mood lights are cool, though we had some trouble with figuring out how to adjust everything in the room using the remote/TV screen that controls the room, basically. Once you get over the cool factor, you realize that it's really hard to even walk around the room without bumping into your companion and/or the fixtures. This is not a hotel room where you can hang out, IE with friends, because of all the space issues listed above. Still, there's free wifi, plenty of public computers to use downstairs, and a convenience market-type place. Breakfast is not included, but that's not too uncommon for European places. The city is a pretty short tram ride away, so the distance really isn't that bad. There's nothing really in the immediate neighborhood, though. Also included--in an inexplicable stuffed monkey/animal-thing on the bed. Don't even want to think about where that has been. Overall, a cool place, and one I might visit again, depending on other options.

Citizen M just proves how easy it is to get the basic things right. Free movies, No-hassle WiFi, perfect shower and an amazing huge bed. Staff constantly tries to exceed your expectations. Amazing experience!

Really great hotel for a short visit to Amsterdam. It is small, but functional. We stayed 2 days and enjoyed their complimentary breakfast every morning - bananas, hard boiled eggs, cereals, pastries, juice and coffee. The bed is strange but I slept like a baby so it's fine. You have to crawl over your partner if you need to get out of bed. But it was fun. They have shampoo and soap. But their bartender Altin is the highlight. Super engaging guy, makes amazing drinks. So amazing that we missed our flight to Copenhagen. Oh well! It's also a 10 minute walk to Zuid train station which will take you directly to Schipol airport. Oh and I believe the #5 tram is what we took to get into the city proper (downtown) every day which is just across the street from the hotel. Enjoy!

Here's why I support the existence of CitizenM: On the day before I'm to fly off to my next port of call, I seriously need some clean underwear and shirts, and they don't have laundry services, however, an Ambassador tried to hook me up with an outside service that picks up your filthy stank clothes, launders and folds them, and returns them to your hotel. Great, right? Only I try to call from my room, the phone doesn't seem to dial. It won't even dial downstairs! So I go down and put on my Dumb Rube American face and ask someone how phones work. Guy goes with me to my room, confirms that the phone is indeed busted, and offers me a drink at the bar gratis. Great, except I still have the problem of having my clothes starting to grow enough organisms to walk off and fly home before I do. Another ambassador calls that service for me, but bad news is they can't even do it in time. But, she says, she knows of a place I can take my Laundry Pile of Doom to.. I just have to take two trams to De Pijp and I'm good to go. Now, in America, this is unacceptable because public transportation there is nothing but an elaborate performance art prank, but in Amsterdam, it's wonderfully functional for a city on a weed and magic mushroom-based economy. So, why WOULDN'T I want to hang out somewhere where either something crazy is going on or where something smells fantastic? I took my clothes out the waserette, dropped them off, and went Looking For Trouble for two hours, and ate a tasty dinner, then picked up my nice clean clothes! What I'm getting at is, it's not the awesome giant beds, the red color scheme that looks like Richard Branson exploded, the futuristic shower and toilet pods.. It's what always matters: customer service! Instead of a traditional concierge, they have "ambassadors" that'll help you with anything. They really are great, I suppose if you're coming to Amsterdam to get high or be downtown a lot, it's a wee bit far, but not that much. It also seems geared mostly to the English speaking crowd, but I think they have a lot of staff that are international. Thank you, CitizenM, for a memorable stay, and I'll use you next time I go to NYC!

My favorite hotel in AMS! Beautiful mix of design and conveniently non-professional services. And the bar never closes!

It's a well priced hotel in a great location. The staff were very friendly and provided great service. Very modern decor. Heck, I'd stay here again just to play with the trippy bathroom remote control.

Pro CitizenM: - Really interesting concept and a cool ambience - The tech-savvy will like the room remote control, the free wifi, free movies, light effects, self-checkin and checkout on computer - 24h open bar - imacs and a printer (which unfortunately didn't work for us) for free use - friendly staff always ready to help - good location right next to a tram station (15 min to Centre) - super large bed But... - Hotel for young people - Rooms for couples, because little privacy (concept: small and open rooms, shared bed) - Not for families with children - The room was cold even with the heating on maximum - Expensive breakfast Overall: You need to be aware of the special concept of this hotel before booking a room. Don't expect large luxury rooms with privacy but expect a nice comfy hotel with an exceptional design and athmosphere.