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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Modern
Languages Spoken
English, Dutch, German
Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Taxi service
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Electric vehicle charging station
Paid private parking on-site
Parking
Wifi
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Vending machine
Laundry service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Telephone
Clothes rack
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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Grenehout 22, 1507 EB Zaandam The Netherlands
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Somewhat walkable
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The hotel is in a great location but it's quite tired and needs some updating the restaurant isn't particularly good and quite expensive for what you get breakfast is an experience they don't replenish the food and you have to wait until they are ready to do so, the room was comfortable and clean. Zandaam is very picturesque and peaceful, close enough to get into the centre of Amsterdam 12 minutes by train which runs frequently. Be careful of the trips that are on offer you can get around by train for far less and a lot of attractions have free entry.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Mark Lankveld, Owner at Best Western Zaan Inn
Responded 2 Mar 2020
Thank you for your stay and feedback. We are sorry you did not like our award winning interior in our restaurant. Nevertheless we do hope you enjoyed your stay.
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I loved this hotel. The room was amazing with air con, standing shower and the bed was huge ! Staff were very friendly and helpful. Bed was made every day by house cleaners and given fresh towels every day which was very appreciated. The area is also facinating and I found I didn’t want to leave the little green toy town. The hotel is only 3 min walk to station which is a 15 min train journey to Amsterdam central. We also hired bikes for a couple hours at €10 which I thought was a great way to explore the area. I would definitely stay here again and recommend anyone to stay in zaandam to see Amsterdam from a different point rather than just the centre perspective.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Check out is at 12 but they can hold your bags if you don’t want to pay for an extended check out...
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Response from Mark Lankveld, General Manager at Best Western Zaan Inn
Responded 10 Aug 2022
Thank you for staying with us and your nice feedback.
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Hotel was clean and quiet. Lovely staff and great location. 2 mins from the train station and a big supermarket just next door. The food that is prepared at the hotel really lets it down, we could not eat it. I'd advise anybody staying here to save your money paying the extra for breakfast and also dont get an evening meal. Eat while your out and go to the supermarket for snacks.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Mark Lankveld, Owner at Best Western Zaan Inn
Responded 4 Mar 2020
Thank you for your stay and feedback. We are sorry we have not met your expectations regarding our restaurant. Whilst taste is a personal matter, we do take your comments seriously however.
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We stayed two nights here with our two small children (1 year and 6 year old). We chose this hotel because of the location and the family suite. The room has a door that divides the two bedrooms wich is great when the kids are asleep you can still enjoy watching tv.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mark Lankveld, Owner at Best Western Zaan Inn
Responded 17 Dec 2020
Thank you for staying with us. Great to see you enjoyed your stay in our Family Suite.
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Booked a weekend away here. Arrived at the hotel in the morning check in is 2pm so had to leave our case in reception. Bought the 48 hour rail/ tram ticket from reception and headed out. Came back after 2pm and checked into room. Room was big we were a family of 3, had a large bed in bedroom and 2 singles in kitchen area. Bathroom was large and adequate. We had a drink in the bar and used the pool table. When we were leaving we were not told over the rail strike so we headed to the station to find all trains cancelled, the taxi driver told us the strikes were planned. The hotel reception should have information of this on display or told guests when checking out. Good job we planned our time to go back to airport early as we could have struggled to get there. The location of the hotel is a few minutes walk from station so easy to travel about, Zaandam is a lovely little place we walked into the town square Saturday night to have dinner but found most places were full so would make a reservation.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Mark Lankveld, General Manager at Best Western Zaan Inn
Responded 12 Sept 2022
Thank you for your stay and feedback. Please note that we cannot be aware of everything that is going on in our country.
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A really lovely hotel perfectly situated for visiting Amsterdam. A few minutes walk to the station and 2 stops to Amsterdam Central costs 6.80euro return.
The hotel was really clean and rooms are really smart. The blackout curtains are fabulous!
There’s a fridge, hairdryer, small kettle plus tea/coffee and a safe in the rooms.
Only 1/2 negatives-
lighting in the rooms isn’t great. Not helpful when your trying to get ready!
Pillows are like cushions and are quite high. As a ‘1 pillow’ sleeper it was too high. In the end I slept on rolled up towels (reception gave me a few extra) and a jumper! Which was perfect. Out of 6 friends, I was the only one that struggled so most people will be fine!
We had breakfast in the hotel one morning and there was lots of choice and it was very nice.
There are lots of places to eat in Zaandam too and so many shops. Factor in a few hours to wander about as it’s so pretty and it has a really nice variety of shops. Most open from 10am but from 12noon on Sundays.
There is a supermarket opposite that sells a wide variety of things. Great for getting gifts like chocolates and sweets, cheese etc. Be aware they do not accept Mastercard including Mastercard debit. That was a real pain!
I would definitely recommend this hotel to others. The staff were really helpful, especially on reception and the location was great. We were actually glad not to be staying in central Amsterdam!
The hotel was really clean and rooms are really smart. The blackout curtains are fabulous!
There’s a fridge, hairdryer, small kettle plus tea/coffee and a safe in the rooms.
Only 1/2 negatives-
lighting in the rooms isn’t great. Not helpful when your trying to get ready!
Pillows are like cushions and are quite high. As a ‘1 pillow’ sleeper it was too high. In the end I slept on rolled up towels (reception gave me a few extra) and a jumper! Which was perfect. Out of 6 friends, I was the only one that struggled so most people will be fine!
We had breakfast in the hotel one morning and there was lots of choice and it was very nice.
There are lots of places to eat in Zaandam too and so many shops. Factor in a few hours to wander about as it’s so pretty and it has a really nice variety of shops. Most open from 10am but from 12noon on Sundays.
There is a supermarket opposite that sells a wide variety of things. Great for getting gifts like chocolates and sweets, cheese etc. Be aware they do not accept Mastercard including Mastercard debit. That was a real pain!
I would definitely recommend this hotel to others. The staff were really helpful, especially on reception and the location was great. We were actually glad not to be staying in central Amsterdam!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Mark Lankveld, General Manager at Best Western Zaan Inn
Responded 31 Oct 2022
Thank you so much for your recommendation.
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My husband, son and I stayed in a family room for 6 nights.
The room was very spacious with 2 separate bedrooms, large shower room (off one of the bedrooms), kitchen area with a microwave, keetle and a small drinks fridge. The room was cleaned daily and the towels changed.
The reception staff were helpful, the hotel has a restaurant but we didn't use it as the prices were a little high.
The hotel is within a few minutes walk of a supermarket, Zaandam town centre which has interesting architecture and a good selection of shops, cafes/restaurants and the train station where you can take trains to the airport or Amsterdam centre for 5 euros per person.
We visited Amsterdam, Keukonof Tulip Gardens and Zaans Schaans.
The room was very spacious with 2 separate bedrooms, large shower room (off one of the bedrooms), kitchen area with a microwave, keetle and a small drinks fridge. The room was cleaned daily and the towels changed.
The reception staff were helpful, the hotel has a restaurant but we didn't use it as the prices were a little high.
The hotel is within a few minutes walk of a supermarket, Zaandam town centre which has interesting architecture and a good selection of shops, cafes/restaurants and the train station where you can take trains to the airport or Amsterdam centre for 5 euros per person.
We visited Amsterdam, Keukonof Tulip Gardens and Zaans Schaans.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mark Lankveld, General Manager at Best Western Zaan Inn
Responded 25 Apr 2022
Thank you for staying with us and visiting our city and area. Great to see you enjoyed it.
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After reading the recent poor reviews about this hotel I was a bit apprehensive about staying there. The reviews couldn’t be further from the truth. The hotel and rooms was spotless, we had the most comfy beds we’ve ever slept in, with crispy white sheets and comfy pillows. The breakfast was fresh and hot, continental option on offer too
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â 3 mins walk from train station 2 stops away from Amsterdam central
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Response from Mark Lankveld, General Manager at Best Western Zaan Inn
Responded 1 Jul 2024
Great to see you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you very much.
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Stayed here for 3 nights came home today.
Nice hotel 3 min walk to train station.
Shops near by and Zandaam has restaurants and like a shopping centre too.
Decent breakfast could’ve done with some more hot options but okay.
Room was nice and had a free upgrade which was lovely bed was comfortable.
Shower door was a little faulty didn’t quite close properly.
Pillows were uncomfortable though they were very small and hard which was disappointing.
Would bring an extension lead and fire stick worked perfectly with a travel adapter.
WiFi didn’t work on my iPhone but did on my partners Samsung.
Remember city tax on arrival ours was like £42 but that’s the same for everywhere
Pizza robot outside hotel was good £10 and fresh stone baked pizza in minutes.
Nice hotel for price much cheaper than central Amsterdam and easy to get to shops and train station.
Tips for hotel would be better pillows and some toiletries in room as only hand and shower gel as would’ve been a nice touch.
Zandaam tips
Zaandam itself it’s quirky and cool lots of shops and feels like you’re in a movie.
15 mins into Amsterdam central
And 20 minutes to airport
Don’t buy the 3 day Amsterdam travel ticket when you get off into airport as trains aren’t included it’s (bus,metro and tram) so we had to pay for trains on top of that and it’s £30PP so my advice would be get the train single ticket from airport to Zaandam then look at travel as it’s £15 for x2 for day returns from Zandaam to Amsterdam central. We couldn’t find a bus to Amsterdam central from Zandaam so relied on the train station but there must be a way of doing it.
Would stay in Zandaam again hotel price was decent too.
Amsterdam itself is such a cool place can’t wait to go back.
Stayed here for 3 nights came home today.
Nice hotel 3 min walk to train station.
Shops near by and Zandaam has restaurants and like a shopping centre too.
Decent breakfast could’ve done with some more hot options but okay.
Room was nice and had a free upgrade which was lovely bed was comfortable.
Shower door was a little faulty didn’t quite close properly.
Pillows were uncomfortable though they were very small and hard which was disappointing.
Would bring an extension lead and fire stick worked perfectly with a travel adapter.
WiFi didn’t work on my iPhone but did on my partners Samsung.
Remember city tax on arrival ours was like £42 but that’s the same for everywhere
Pizza robot outside hotel was good £10 and fresh stone baked pizza in minutes.
Nice hotel for price much cheaper than central Amsterdam and easy to get to shops and train station.
Tips for hotel would be better pillows and some toiletries in room as only hand and shower gel as would’ve been a nice touch.
Zandaam tips
Zaandam itself it’s quirky and cool lots of shops and feels like you’re in a movie.
15 mins into Amsterdam central
And 20 minutes to airport
Don’t buy the 3 day Amsterdam travel ticket when you get off into airport as trains aren’t included it’s (bus,metro and tram) so we had to pay for trains on top of that and it’s £30PP so my advice would be get the train single ticket from airport to Zaandam then look at travel as it’s £15 for x2 for day returns from Zandaam to Amsterdam central. We couldn’t find a bus to Amsterdam central from Zandaam so relied on the train station but there must be a way of doing it.
Would stay in Zandaam again hotel price was decent too.
Amsterdam itself is such a cool place can’t wait to go back.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Bring a fire stick , extension lead and travel adaptor.
Maybe even own pillows and bring own...
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Response from Mark Lankveld, General Manager at Best Western Zaan Inn
Responded 22 Feb 2024
Thank you for your stay and recommendations. Great to see you enjoyed it.
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Stayed here for my husbands 50th recently with our 2 sons. When we were travelling into Zaandam on the train we were reading previous reviews and were a bit worried regarding some of what was being said in them…. I have to say we were pleasantly surprised by this hotel. I really couldn’t fault it too be honest. Yes it’s definitely quirky, but as a 3 star I would say we got value for money. Rooms were spotless and also the restaurant. Believe me when i say I am very picky but I just could find no faults. Staff were all
Friendly, clean towels left in room every day. Nice wee vibe to this place. The area of Zaandam
Is full quirky buildings and great architecture. Shopping area was really good and some
Lovely restaurants to eat out in. We visited The Mail Company for dinner and it was fantastic. Food and staff were great. Amsterdam was only a 10 minute journey on the train for €10 euro first class return which was worth it. Loved Amsterdam city centre visited the Heineken factory and a lovely wee Italian restaurant about 30
Minutes walk from
Train station. We all loved the trip, wound definitely come back and would have no hesitation station in the best western Zaan again.
Friendly, clean towels left in room every day. Nice wee vibe to this place. The area of Zaandam
Is full quirky buildings and great architecture. Shopping area was really good and some
Lovely restaurants to eat out in. We visited The Mail Company for dinner and it was fantastic. Food and staff were great. Amsterdam was only a 10 minute journey on the train for €10 euro first class return which was worth it. Loved Amsterdam city centre visited the Heineken factory and a lovely wee Italian restaurant about 30
Minutes walk from
Train station. We all loved the trip, wound definitely come back and would have no hesitation station in the best western Zaan again.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mark Lankveld, General Manager at Best Western Zaan Inn
Responded 16 Jan 2023
Fatntastic! Great to see you enjoyed Amsterdam but we do hope you enjoyed our Zaandam as well! We are looking forward welcoming you back again.
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I cant remeber how much we paid for 3 days but you buy them from the main train station in Amsterdam. The staff are very helpful.
Hello, we do sell regional travel tickets for 1 or more days that can be used in the train, tram, bus and other public transportation in the region, including Amsterdam, Amsterdam Beach, our town and more.
It was 7 1/2% of the hotel bill when we went in October. I believe it has gone up now though. And no, its a tourist tax, you dont get the money back.
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"There is no need to worry. The hotel is in a great location for getting supermarkets "Read full review
"Zaandam is covered is the Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket, €40 for 3 days and included travel on trains, trams and buses."Read full review
"You need to understand Dutch to read menus in restaurants especially if you don't eat spicy food. You pay 7Euros a person tax per night in hotel"Read full review
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€89 - €131 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
BEST WESTERN Zaan Inn
LOCATION
The NetherlandsNorth Holland ProvinceZaandam
NUMBER OF ROOMS
102
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Frequently Asked Questions about Best Western Zaan Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Best Western Zaan Inn?
Nearby attractions include The Tsar Peter House (0.9 km), UNKnowN Art Gallery (1.0 km), and Gedempte Gracht (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Best Western Zaan Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Best Western Zaan Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Best Western Zaan Inn?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Best Western Zaan Inn?
Yes, free parking, paid private parking on-site, and paid public parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Best Western Zaan Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Castell Bites & Steaks, Pancho's Cantina, and Lagom Cafe.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Best Western Zaan Inn?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, German, and Dutch.
Are there any historical sites close to Best Western Zaan Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop (3.7 km), Zaanse Schans (3.8 km), and Het Jonge Schaap (4.0 km).
Is Best Western Zaan Inn accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.