BackStage Hotel vs Melrose Hotel
Both are in Amsterdam, 460 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★West
BackStage Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Hotel★★★West
Melrose Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick BackStage Hotel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 460 m apart.
Choose BackStage Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.8)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 22 / 47)
Choose Melrose Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 47 / 22)
Why is BackStage Hotel better than Melrose Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.8)+0.8
- 2460 m closer to public transport−460 m
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Melrose Hotel better than BackStage Hotel?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| BackStage Hotel vs Melrose Hotel: which hotel is better? | BackStage Hotel | Melrose Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.8 | 7.8 |
| Location | 9.3 +0.8 | 8.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 9.2 +2.4 | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.7 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.8 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 220 +81 | 139 |
| Rank in Amsterdam | top 27% +52% | bottom 21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 +0.8 | 8.5 |
| Distance to West centre | 810 m | 820 m |
| To public transport | 290 m −460 m | 750 m |
| To the airport | 10 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 260 m | 120 m −140 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 14 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 22 | 47 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 13 +2 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Van Gogh Museum | 790 m −460 m | 1.3 km |
| Defence Line of Amsterdam | 1.3 km | 1.0 km −290 m |
| De Nederlandsche Bank | 1.5 km −280 m | 1.8 km |
| Rembrandt House Museum | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
| NEMO Science Center | 2.4 km | 2.3 km |
| Heineken Experience | 1.1 km −390 m | 1.5 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
BackStage HotelMelrose Hotel
- Through the year the two hotels cost about the same
- BackStage Hotel: €138 a night on average · Melrose Hotel: €163 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Amsterdam by month
All months
| Month | BackStage Hotel | Melrose Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €130 | €113 |
| December | €118 | €95 |
| January | €82 | €201 |
| February | €101 | €92 |
| March | €158 | €131 |
| April | €172 | €208 |
| May | €160 | €240 |
| June | €185 | €226 |
| July | – | €241 |
| August | – | €210 |
| September | – | €232 |
| October | – | €218 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
460 m apart
BackStage Hotel: city centre: 560 m, nearest station Centraal Station Amsterdam: 290 m, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): 10 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Melrose Hotel: city centre: 720 m, nearest station Centraal Station Amsterdam: 750 m, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): 10 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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BackStage Hotel or Melrose Hotel: common questions
Which is better, BackStage Hotel or Melrose Hotel?
BackStage Hotel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, BackStage Hotel or Melrose Hotel?
Over the year BackStage Hotel costs about €138 a night on average against €163 at Melrose Hotel, and it is cheaper in 4 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are BackStage Hotel and Melrose Hotel?
The two hotels are 460 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score