The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam occupies the former Lloyd Hotel, a 1921 building on the Oostelijke Handelskade in the Eastern Docklands, a waterfront district reached by tram or a short bike ride from Amsterdam Centraal rather than on foot from the historic core. The building was originally a seaman's hotel and later served several other institutional uses before its conversion, and it retains a cultural embassy and gallery space alongside the guest rooms, giving the property an arts-and-design identity distinct from a standard hotel. Its defining feature is room variety: categories run from a Category 1 Room with a shared bathroom up to Category 2, Category 3, and Suites, with sizes and layouts that differ significantly between rooms in the same category, a legacy of the original building's irregular floor plan. The hotel has a restaurant and bar but no spa, pool, or fitness center, keeping the focus on its dining and communal social spaces. Service leans casual and design-conscious rather than formal, fitting the neighborhood's creative, slightly removed-from-the-center character — a good fit for travelers who want a distinctive building and don't mind a tram ride into the main sightseeing areas. The lack of a spa, pool, or fitness center is consistent with the property's budget-friendly, character-first positioning rather than an oversight.
| Price | €140–€300/night (~$152–$327) |
|---|---|
| Address | Oostelijke Handelskade 34, 1019 BN Amsterdam |
Room types
- Category 1 Room (shared bathroom)
- Category 2 Room
- Category 3 Room
- Suite
Amenities
- Former 1921 seaman's hotel (originally the Lloyd Hotel)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Cultural embassy/gallery space
- Widely varied room sizes and categories
Location
Oostelijke Handelskade 34, 1019 BN Amsterdam
52.3798, 4.9280 View on map
Highlights
- Housed in the historic 1921 Lloyd Hotel building on the waterfront
- Wide range of room categories, from shared-bathroom rooms to suites
- On-site cultural embassy and gallery space
- Restaurant and bar in a design-led Eastern Docklands setting
Tips for visiting
- Room sizes vary a lot within the same category due to the building's original layout — check the specific room description before booking
- The Category 1 shared-bathroom rooms are a budget-friendly way to stay in an otherwise design-focused hotel
- Plan for a tram or bike ride into the historic center, since the Eastern Docklands location isn't walkable to the main sights
- Check the gallery/cultural program, which sometimes runs public events alongside the hotel
Accessibility
The hotel is a converted historic complex with lifts serving many areas. Guests with mobility needs should confirm accessible room availability and the route to specific rooms with the property.