Max Brown Hotel Canal District, part of Sircle Collection

3.0 star property

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A canal with boats, a bridge, and buildings along the water.
A bar area with a neon sign, a bicycle outside the window, and a yellow sofa inside.
A building with multiple windows, some with flower boxes. There is a blue flag with text, a bench, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wall, a small table with a telephone, and a window with curtains.
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Herengracht 13-19, Amsterdam, 1015 BA
  • Place, Herengracht Canal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dam Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Anne Frank House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Tiny room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Medium Triple room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Small room with Canal View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Small room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Medium room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Extra Large room with Canal View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Max Brown Hotel Canal District, part of Sircle Collection

This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite.
Max Brown Hotel Canal District, part of Sircle Collection offers 34 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Max Brown Hotel Canal District, part of Sircle Collection. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dam Square. Free WiFi in public areas, a bar, and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a multilingual staff, and a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes motor boating and bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Dam Square and The 9 Streets
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of Max Brown Hotel Canal District, part of Sircle Collection, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Max Brown Hotel Canal District, part of Sircle Collection also features a garden and a front-desk safe.

This 3-star Amsterdam hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 67.50 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 25.00 per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 67.50 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This hotel will place an authorization within the 72 hours of cancellation time for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Amsterdam Chic
Chic Basic Amsterdam
Chic Amsterdam
Max Brown Hotel Canal District Amsterdam
Max Brown Hotel Canal District
Max Brown Canal District Amsterdam
Max Brown Canal District
Chic & Basic Amsterdam Hotel Amsterdam
Max Brown Hotel Canal District
Max Brown Hotel Canal District part of Sircle Collection
Max Brown Hotel Canal District, part of Sircle Collection Hotel

Max Brown Hotel Canal District, part of Sircle Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and friendly staff who were very attentive. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
NIce location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent funky hotel with the option of foregoing a room, clean and instead of free drink! Loved this and the sitting area
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, nice rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Very clean room! Definitely recommended! And the welcome drink was a great touch 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great location, and incredible staff. Super informative and very helpful - would recommend this hotel to anyone. A short walk from Amsterdam Central Station and tourist spots so ideal place to stay.
canal outside hotel
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so nice; room was clean. Loved it!! Huge shoutout to Paul for giving us recommendations & helping us with our suitcases :) Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not see dogs during our visit but they are welcome at the hotel. The bar was great as the rooms are typically European without a lot of sitting room--you could come any time to use the tables or couches and enjoy the bar area.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced, annoying/ non responsive staff, poorly stocked breakfast buffet, Don’t stay here, even though the location is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are quirky and have all the essentials for an amazing stayThey are very clean & spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Payton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were truly one of the best parts of the hotel, each staff member was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and so kind! The hotel is in a great location and super cozy with amazing drinks!! Highly recommended!! Thank you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this property. Great location, especially if you need to be close to the main train station. A great quirky vibe, enhanced by our canal-facing rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were really friendly and courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward de

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and wonderful staff. Really enjoyed the design of the hotel and rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, friendly and helpful staff, Central location yet in a quiet canal street. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, small room was a bit too tiny, compact bathroom. Nice breakfast and cool lobby. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nafonwyck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I had a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Panna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025