well, where do i shtart... shcrambled or fried.... that is the breakfast choice. i've climbed easier mountains, i now have calfs like house bricks because of the incline on the stairs. don't get locked out of your room because nobody will come to your help because of two twelve hour shiftsh, you'll have to hope there is another room open... more

I think it's safe to say that this accommodation ruined my whole experience of Amsterdam. Luckily I was there only for 2 nights, as I don't think I would have survived a third. To be fair, we did not stay in the normal part of "Hotel Brian" but a sort of annex, a few doors down. In this part of... more

My partner and I had booked 4 nights stay at Hotel Brian for July 2008. When we arrived we were able to check straight into our room. They only took cash so we arranged to put our bags in our room and go get more cash out. Trying to get up the stairs to the top floor was like climbing... more

We have just come back from Amsterdam and would recommend this hotel for anyone who wants a cheap bed with really good atmosphere and really helpful staff. We kicked off with a bit of a problem but it was ironed out and we even got a free coke while we were waiting. Breakfast is bread, eggs and jam - you... more

Well well well, after reading the reviews on this website, me and my two friends thought we were in for four nights in hell, but we were so relieved when we got there! The staff we met were nice enough, the hostel is central to everything (we were put in brian's sister hostel, hotel liberty), and the room (we booked... more

Second time.We was Welcomed with a warm smile and a handshake. The land-lady and manager remembered us straight away.The Hotel is Located in the quite part of Amsterdam and cheap in price.and easy to find. I could have sat outside all day and watched the world go by (its not 5 stars) and you pay for what you get.Hotel Brians... more

This is not a bad place to stay if you really are on a budget. I found that staff were not too helpful with the whole explaining breakfast so had to enquire what we were to do. We were told to be down for breakfast @ 8am and went down and waited for half an hour to be served raw... more

I was currently working in Amsterdam and staying at a hostel till my house was finally sorted out.The hostel was booked that weekend so i thought I would stay at hotel Brian.I booked my weekend on the tuesday before,with an eastern european girl at the desk.I didnt get a receipt or piece of paper.ok I thought and thought no more... more

My friend booked this for a stag do and 33 of us had a great time, the people who run the hotel were warm and friendly and gave us some really helpful local tips on where to avoid and what to do. A really excellent time, they were kind and helpful and allowed us to have a good party. The... more