Nova Apartments

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The place we stayed would have been more than satisfactory except for the fact that the listing failed to mention how difficult it would be to get in and out of the property. The entire street where the property is located was closed due to construction. Our taxi had to drop us off at the end of the street and we had to drag our luggage down a temporary path to the property. Also, each morning, one side of the street was closed off due to additional construction, so we had to exit the street via the opposite direction and then walk around the block to get to where we originally wanted to go. Finally, our room was in the basement, with only an extremely narrow staircase to access it. We had difficulty moving our bags downstairs then back up again. I wish the property manager had disclosed the construction situation. This would have affected our decision on whether to book the property. Which we would not have.

The location relative to the museums and park were great. There was a bike rental a block away and access to trains around the corner. The actual apartment was clean. The laundry doesn’t have a dryer. You can hear the neighbors walking around and stomping upstairs so if you’re sensitive to noise like me it’s an issue. Additionally, the road was under construction and fenced off. So no car traffic access. However, there wasn’t any noise as there wasn’t anyone actually working. Key card access was simple but there isn’t any other way to securely lock the unit door like a deadbolt or at least a chain. But that could just be the inner city Stateside mindset of me. Overall a pleasant Amsterdam experience.

We really enjoyed our stay here overall. The location was absolutely fantastic and within walking distance to some of the famous sites, which made exploring very convenient. For places farther away, the tram was easily accessible and simple to use. There was also a grocery store nearby, which was very helpful during our stay. The check-in process was smooth, and the instructions provided for getting into the property were very clear and easy to follow. The only downside for us was the stairs. There are a few stairs just to get to the elevator, and then a steep set of stairs from the entrance door up to the living room area. Carrying luggage up and down was difficult, especially since we were traveling with our 20-month-old and had to block off the stairs in the living area to make sure he didn’t fall. Other than that, we truly enjoyed our stay and appreciated the great location and convenience of the property.

The property is in a good location, only a few blocks from Museumplein and a grocery store. There's even a luggage locker on the way to those mentioned places. Something I wish I had known before hand. My flight landed about 10:30am. So I "wasted" about 3-hours at the airport when I could have instead used the luggage locker and had lunch somewhere in the surrounding area. Two to three blocks past the museums and you're at the lovely Vondelpark. This property is further city center though so plan with your interest in mind. This is a property different than I'm use to. There is no reception desk. You use the main call box outside to reach a receptionist. They're offsite, maybe at another property. Checkin was still easy, just different. The only issue I had with the room was the sliding bolt on the door did not work. So I didn't have an extra layer of security in the evening when I was done exploring. One minor observation is coffee. They provide 6 pods for the Nespresso style machine, but only one creamer and sugar. Not significant as I observed this early and so picked up what I needed at the grocery store. While I was staying there, the street was getting new pipes so the road and sidewalks were under constructions. Pads were laid down to ease walking, but if you have a lot of bags, might make it a slight struggle. I imagine that won't be a long term situation though, i.e.-assuming it'll be done before summer and future guests would never know.

Our apartment was about 1.5 miles from the main apartment complex. The room was clean, there was coffee with sugar, cream, coffee pods, 2 in 1 shampoo/body wash. The kitchen had a mini fridge, dishwasher, pots/pans, dishware. Only downside was the one bed space didn’t have storage. Note that the stairways are narrow, like all the houses there!

Clean, comfortable stay in the Nova Apartments. Check in was really smooth, and communication was great throughout the stay.

We really enjoyed staying here, it had great amenities, good location and good value. We loved the view and quiet neighborhood. The few critiques I would mention are that the room does not have a microwave, so it’s hard to heat up leftovers. Also, we had the 4 person family suite on the fourth floor. This suite would not be a good place for groups with small children or a senior because while you can go up to the third floor using the elevator, the final stretch from the third to the fourth floor is only accessible via the very steep and twisting Amsterdam style stairs. Also the top of the dangerously steep stairs are unprotected at the top in the corner of the apartment and inches away from the bedroom door. Our daughters were sleeping in the bedroom and we were concerned every night that when they got up in the night to go to the bathroom that they could have easily fallen down the stairs and gotten hurt. If the door opened from the right side instead of the left side, then it would not open up to the top of the stairs. Just a thought.

Gorgeous apartment, beautifully decorated and with comfortable bed and super bathroom. I often book apartments rather than hotels and this was one of the best. Nova will be my go-to for all future Amsterdam visits.

My daughter and I had an amazing trip in Amsterdam. The apartment is just a 2 minute walk to the museum campus, a grocery store, cafes, restaurants, and the tram that can take you almost anywhere you want to go. The apartment was clean and super quiet. Even had an elevator which in Europe is a big plus!

Having a direct phone to the managers was terrific. I called regarding a problem with one of the appliances and the repair person was there within a few hours. Very nice space. The stairs are steep and narrow (this is Amsterdam) but there is also an elevator should that pose a problem. Overall excellent.