Hotel Brouwer is a superbe B&B type hotel with very spacious rooms without costing an arm and a leg. View of canal from rooms are fantastic. Place is relaxing, quiet, very convenient if require a break from the mayhem of Amsterdam, also has the smallest elevator I have ever seen!

We stayed here for one night on a brief sightseeing trip to Amsterdam. We were not disappointed.

This is a small hotel in a really old building with lots of character and rooms with a view over the canal. The beds were comfy and bathrooms rather large. We didn't spend a lot of time in our rooms, but the hotel is convenient to the rail station. You can walk to most things.

Breakfast was adequate as everyone said. We found the person at the desk to be helpful and friendly.

It is on the edge of the redlight district. Actually in the same block you could see women in the windows, but I never felt unsafe at any time.

We were on the top floor and walked the stairs whenever we were in and out. The lift was tiny.

I'm not sure we'll return to Amsterdam, but if we did I'd be glad to stay here again.

Several couples chose the Brouwer during a recent visit to Amsterdam. We were all there to celebrate my wife's 40'th birthday. We chose the Brouwer based on many online recommendations (including here). We were not disappointed.

The Brouwer is quaint, quirky (in a good way), convenient, clean, and affordable. It is in a good location close to the main train station, Dam Square, red light district, and good shopping. Note that it is somewhat distant from the museum areas and the main nightlife area (Leidseplein) but it's a very quick tram ride away from these spots. The actual area is quite safe but note that it is in the same row as a mini-red light district and you'll see some of the women who work the windows near the hotel. Also, this area has a lot of the "coffee shops" that Amsterdam is notorious for. On the bright side, it is close to Ann Frank house and the general Jordaan area that has a lot of cafe's and restaurants that the locals go to.

The rooms are spacious and have just enough antique touches to make it not feel like yet another cheap hotel. There's even a small lift to help you get your luggage to your room. An accessible free internet terminal is also a big plus. The staff was universally friendly and helpful ... though, oddly enough, it seemed that the staff changed virtually every day.

All rooms had great views of the Singel canal. In the evening, we were not bothered by rowdy street noise from late nighters. Breakfast was simple but very tasty.

Our group was all 40-somethings used to traveling and have all experienced budget places and grand resorts. All of us agreed that the Brouwer was definitely worth the money and would return.

I had a nice stay at the hotel. It was less than a 10 minute walk from the central train station & the Anne Frank House - right on the edge of the Jordaan section of Amsterdam. Everyone spoke fluent English. There is a spiral staircase up to the rooms, but also a very small elevator to get your luggage up and down. Breakfast is included in the price. Each room has private facilities. Cash only - no credit cards.

The hotel is located right on the Singel Canal. It was a little loud on the streets on the Saturday night I was there, but Sunday night was quiet.

I would definitely stay there again. Nice stay and location for the price.

They have an informative web site (Google the hotel name) with links to information on Amsterdam. They responded to e-mails quickly.