Name: Q-Factory Hotel
Address: 1 Atlantisplein, Oost, 1093 NE Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1 Atlantisplein, Noord-Holland, 1093 NE, Netherlands
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $85 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.7

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Hotel Q-Factory Hotel

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Everything was fine. Location is good, the room was clean, staff was friendly. Unusual interior of the building like in an old factory. There is a cafe downstairs. Enough electric sockets. WiFi was ok.

Ekaterina, Russia

It is not your classical hotel, it is a design hotel. A unique place with warm people working in it.

Markosrb, Serbia

It was in a nice location and it was pretty easy to walk to anywhere in the city, about half hour away from the main city center

Ryan, United States of America

Friendly staff, checking in was efficient and quick. The bathroom was very clean - a huge plus for me! The hotel is a short walk from both the train station and tram. Makes it very easy to get around the city. Loved the creative and lively energy of the building. There are some really good pub/bar style restaurants just a short walk away (with an excellent selection of beers). Overall we had a lovely stay!

Anjanab, Turkey

Value for money Bed was comfy Our room had decent size.

Edrelyn, Australia

Great location, not in the city center but still an area of neat shoppes and quick access to the train station. Just a 2-3 mile walk to city center. Trendy and upbeat. Unique.

Joy, United States of America

Clean, nice staff, cool amenities, awesome rooms, good price for a hotel in Amsterdam. Overall, it was a great experience.

Alex, Romania

The hotel is very cool. The rooms are comfortable and have windows. The quality - price rate is good and the stuff is very friendly and polite.

Luciana, Argentina

the rooms were clear and very kind staff. breakfast was also delicious. We had to take a train to Amsterdam central but it was worth it. I recommend this place a lot.

Martina, Argentina

The staff was the greatest ever. I for sure wouldn’t stay there again. But I would go and visit the staff the next time in Amsterdam. Ciao

Catherine, United States of America

8.6

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“Everything was fine. Location is good, the room was clean, staff was friendly. Unusual interior of the building like in an old factory. There is a cafe downstairs. Enough electric sockets.”

Ekaterina Russia
“It is not your classical hotel, it is a design hotel. A unique place with warm people working in it.”

Markosrb Serbia
“It was in a nice location and it was pretty easy to walk to anywhere in the city, about half hour away from the main city center”

Ryan United States of America
“Friendly staff, checking in was efficient and quick. The bathroom was very clean - a huge plus for me! The hotel is a short walk from both the train station and tram.”

Anjanab Turkey
“Value for money Bed was comfy Our room had decent size.”

Edrelyn Australia
“Great location, not in the city center but still an area of neat shoppes and quick access to the train station. Just a 2-3 mile walk to city center. Trendy and upbeat. Unique.”

Joy United States of America
“Clean, nice staff, cool amenities, awesome rooms, good price for a hotel in Amsterdam. Overall, it was a great experience.”

Alex Romania
“The hotel is very cool. The rooms are comfortable and have windows. The quality - price rate is good and the stuff is very friendly and polite.”

Luciana Argentina
“the rooms were clear and very kind staff. breakfast was also delicious. We had to take a train to Amsterdam central but it was worth it. I recommend this place a lot.”

Martina Argentina
“The staff was the greatest ever. I for sure wouldn’t stay there again. But I would go and visit the staff the next time in Amsterdam. Ciao”

Catherine United States of America

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Q-Factory Hotel offers accommodations in Amsterdam. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Parking is available on site against a surcharge.

Every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Each room includes a private bathroom.

You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

The hotel also offers bike hire. Carre Theater is 1.2 mi from Q-Factory Hotel, while Dutch National Opera & Ballet is 1.4 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 8.1 mi from Q-Factory Hotel.

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Dapper Market
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Tropenmuseum Amsterdam
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Oosterpark
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AMOLF
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Faculty of Social Sciences
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Supermarkt Supermarket
0.3 miles
Dappermarkt Market
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Schiphol Airport
7.9 miles
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
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What Travelers Love About This Location

“Very nice surprise after reading some bad comments. It’s a very cool property with nice size rooms, plenty fresh towels, nice area and easy to get from the trai...”

Delfor

Australia

9.5

“The location is great, near Muiderpoort. The ambient is perfect for young people and the neighborhood have many stores and bars. The staff also is many kind.”

Adf90

Spain

9.1

“Location and atmosphere. Very cool.”

Damian

Australia

9.1

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Menu: À la carte

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3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Children are welcome

0 - 12 years

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“Everything was fine. Location is good, the room was clean, staff was friendly. Unusual interior of the building like in an old factory. There is a cafe downstairs. Enough electric sockets. WiFi was ok. ”

Ekaterina

Russia

“Friendly staff, checking in was efficient and quick. The bathroom was very clean - a huge plus for me! The hotel is a short walk from both the train station and tram. Makes it very easy to get around the city. Loved the creative and lively energy of the building. There are some really good pub/bar style restaurants just a short walk away (with an excellent selection of beers). Overall we had a lovely stay!”

Anjanab

Turkey

“Great location, not in the city center but still an area of neat shoppes and quick access to the train station. Just a 2-3 mile walk to city center. Trendy and upbeat. Unique.”

Joy

United States of America

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Reviewed: July 17, 2019

Roxanne
Canada

1 helpful vote
7.1

“overall good stay. close to train. not a walk to city but easy access through transport links.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
their on site cafe is card only, which as a tourist doesn't really work as you tend to bring cash so you don't get lots of different additional charges for conversion fees. couldn't seem to close the window so with the blinds and wind , the blinds smacked against the window and if you're a light sleeper it was hard to sleep, and when awake quite annoying. freezer was completely frozen, needs to be defrosted and cleaned.
very unique place. close to shops for light shopping and to pick up some snacks and breakfast pastries, very close to train station and tram providing easy access into the city centre.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 15, 2019

Yelena
Italy
10

“Convenient, friendly, wallet-friendly”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The blinds didn't keep the summer early sun out, it's difficult for visitors from the south to sleep with it.
Although it's not in the center, the train station is just by it, so you can be downtown in a few minutes. There are also lots of businesses and eateries in the area. And of course it looks like it's a music venue, so if you come here for a concert, this would be very convenient!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 14, 2019

Kimberley
United Kingdom
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This isn't a hotel it's a hostel tiny room no sound proofing could hear the people next door talking. Hot room with no window. We had a door to a 'balcony' which in reality was a open area for smokers.
Location was great close to train station and good bars & restaurants. Lovely park a short walk away.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 13, 2019

Millie
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
As there are lots of other things going on in a the hotel it’s sometimes a little busy.
The hotel is very trendy and has a nice bar (cash only). Rooms are very clean and beds are comfortable.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 12, 2019

Igoresso
Australia
Age group: 18 – 24
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No glasses in the room. Rooms are too minimalistic.
Great location. Comfy bed. Lots of places in vicinity.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 11, 2019

Bryan
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Close to central, all staff were polite and professional. Had fun!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 10, 2019

Plot Korf
Chile
Age group: 35 – 44
6.3

“IF YOU ARE LESS THAN 25 YEARS, THIS IS A GOOD HOTEL.”
- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
It wasn't so clean and the rooms where a little bit so so, if you take in consideration the photos. All the Booking pictures, does match with the reality.
It was nice if you have less than 30 years.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 6, 2019

vkiril3
Israel
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
5.8

“Horrible hotel in a great location with an average breakfast”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
ROOM 403 - The most uncomfortable bed I ever slept on. A thin mattress that was laid on a wide pedestal. Each half of the mattress was aligned to the other wall, that means that we couldn't make a double size bed out of it. Every night we tried to take the two halves of the mattress to the middle of the pedestal or to move them both only to one of the walls, but it didn't work, they were splitting after we laid on them. Disaster bed. - The shower room is designed in black ceramics from top to bottom. Very black. And a dim bulb with a soft green light was on the ceiling. So you cannot even see yourself. And that is a good way to hide the dirtiness of the shower room. It was so unpleasant experience. I asked at the reception to change the bulb to something lighter, nothing was done. - If it was not enough that the shower room is dark and you cannot see a thing, the showerhead was wall mounted very high and you could change only the angle of it. Why not making a handheld showerhead ?!?!?! - No shelves or something to put your shampoo on it in this horrifying shower room. Nothing ! Not even a tiny hook for your sponge. On the wall, there was a body soap dispenser. Oh, thanks for that at least. THE MOST HORRIBLE SHOWERING EXPERIENCE EVER. - A stinky, very stinky corridor that has led to our room, with the most stinky and dirty carpets. Design is above all here ! Above comfort and cleanliness. - The breakfast was a good minus because there were days that they didn't refill the missing coffee, milk, juices, fruits, pastries and I had to ask them everything every time. The days when many people came to breakfast, they refilled faster. - No comfort, no value for money, average breakfast, horrible experience.
Great location, very modern design of the Hotel

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 5, 2019

Annika
Sweden
5.4

“The hotel is not really hotel but an add on to lots of other businesses.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
I did not like the set of the hotel with a whole range of corridors before you actually got to the rooms on the top floor. It was also smelly in the hotel parts of the hotel and very loud in the morning, unpleasant just outside the hotel in the evening, I did not like the basin being place outside the bathroom, the lack of a kettle, a glass and a hair dryer or a wardrobe. Should be recommended to a younger crowd and it is seriously overpriced.
Breakfast was pretty good.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 4, 2019

Delfor
Australia
Age group: 55 – 64
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not having a coffee machine or coffee facilities
Very nice surprise after reading some bad comments. It’s a very cool property with nice size rooms, plenty fresh towels, nice area and easy to get from the train station. Only one stop to the city or teams to any part of the city only two hundred meters from the property. Lots of restaurants, supermarkets, nice small shops. It has everything you need for a nice stay.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 2, 2019

Debbi
Ireland

6 helpful votes
7.9

“Basic but functional, very friendly staff.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
The bathroom had an unpleasant smell that seemed to stay around all week. There was a fridge, but nothing in it, not even water, despite it being a recording breaking week for hot weather. A sign saying the tap water is drinkable would be useful. No hair dryer. Thankfully a fan was provided as there was no air conditioning. The door was very difficult to close. Three times I had to go back down and get my key card re-activated, which was irritating.
Staff were super friendly and helpful when needed. Didnt know it was a music venue so was apprehensive that it would be noisy, but it was not. Rooms basic but functional. Good transport links.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: July 2, 2019

AdF90
Spain
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Great stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Maybe the hotel should have a vending machine with cold drinks or some snacks or bath amenities.
The location is great, near Muiderpoort. The ambient is perfect for young people and the neighborhood have many stores and bars. The staff also is many kind.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 28, 2019

Rigoberto
United States of America
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Smelled like Urine in some hallways
Staff was friendly.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 23, 2019

Samiya
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Too expensive, can't pay with cash
Staff were very friendly

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 23, 2019

Aslı
Turkey
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Far from the center
Very clean and comfortable :)

Stayed in June 2019

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	Double Room with Balcony 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This double room has a balcony, cable TV and mini-bar. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • TV • Balcony • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 9 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room with Bath 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This double room features a flat-screen TV and mini-bar Room Facilities: • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 9 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This double room has a mini-bar, sofa and seating area. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • TV • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • View • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 9 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Triple Room with Balcony 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This triple room features a balcony, mini-bar and cable TV. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • TV • Balcony • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Interconnecting room(s) available • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 9 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Superior Double Room 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This double room has a seating area, flat-screen TV and sofa. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • TV • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • View • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 9 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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