St. Christopher's at the Winston2 star hotel2 star hotelEditor's Pick

Hotel Address

Warmoesstraat 129,
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Average guest rating

8.3

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The two-star Hotel Winston, or, as we like to call it, the "Winston Museum of Contemporary Art," is located on one of the oldest and noisiest streets in Amsterdam. Don't be embarrassed if the thought of sleeping in the heart of the Red Light District gives you the jitters. At least stop by, and check the place out. It's a tourist stop in its own right.

In a land where art-themed hotels are becoming increasingly popular, the Winston can consider itself a trend setter, as it holds the distinction of being the first hotel in the Netherlands that offered specially designed "art rooms."

Each of the seven floors (there's an elevator) has a different theme that begins in the hallways and carries on into the bedrooms. Paintings and pieces of art, which were created expressly for the hotel, adorn the walls and boast varying degrees of originality, functionality, and normality. All singles and doubles have some art theme going on, while larger rooms are normal—or as normal as the Winston gets.

For instance, there's Tough Mother's Floor, home to Maria's Room, an immaculate space furnished entirely in white. The Heineken Room is also up for grabs, with its green-bottle themed decor. If that doesn't give you a buzz, try out the High Tech Chamber, Honeymoon Suite, or Smirnoff Button Room.

During our last trip to Amsterdam, we spent three fun nights in the hotel. The more outrageous of our rooms was papered with vintage dominatrix kink photos. The room was darkish, red all over, and papered with photos of women with whips, weights, and other women. It's that kind of place.

In the summer, the Winston opens its courtyard, allowing guests to lounge with a book or grab a drink at the 24-hour bar. The hotel's management also runs the club next door where you can dance all night without ever getting too far from your "piece" of art.

» Tom Meyers

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.

Average Guest Ratings

HostelBookers
8.4 guest rating
HostelWorld.com
8.2 guest rating

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Hotel Address

Warmoesstraat 129,
Red Light District, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Amenities

Hotel
  1. Bar/Lounge
  2. Breakfast Included
  3. Café
  4. Elevator
  5. Lockers
  6. Luggage Storage
  1. Nightclub
  2. Reception: 24-Hour
  3. Restaurant
  4. Smoking Rooms
  5. Tourist information
Room
  1. Air conditioning
  2. Bathroom: Private
  3. Bathroom: Shared
  4. Cable TV
  1. Handicap accessible rooms
  2. Internet Access
  3. Linen Included
  4. Safe

About the St. Christopher's at the Winston neighborhood

Amsterdam's (in)famous Red Light District lies within the "Old Center," a short walk from Centraal Station. True, the area is home to those notorious red windows, live sex shows and marijuana-peddling coffee shops. But well-policed, yet happy-go-lucky 'hood is hardly a dangerous free-for all—and it's home to some cool shops and many affordable hotels.

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Landmarks near St. Christopher's at the Winston

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Nieuwmarkt0.27 km
Nieuwe Kerk0.32 km
Royal Palace (Koninklijk Paleis)0.39 km
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