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title: "Generator Amsterdam vs Hotel Allure: which hotel is better?"
description: "Generator Amsterdam or Hotel Allure in Amsterdam? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/generator-amsterdam-amsterdam-vs-hotel-allure-amsterdam/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-27
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# Generator Amsterdam vs Hotel Allure

Both are in Amsterdam, 560 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Plantage
## [Generator Amsterdam](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/generator-amsterdam-amsterdam/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1441568/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Weesperbuurt
## [Hotel Allure](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-allure-amsterdam/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1561401/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Allure

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 560 m apart.

### Choose Generator Amsterdam if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.7)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 168 / 28)

### Choose Hotel Allure if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.6 km / 2.1 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 28 / 168)

### Why is Generator Amsterdam better than Hotel Allure?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.7) (+0.4)
2.  More guest reviews (1,127 vs 550), so the rating is more reliable (×2.0)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (168 vs 28 rooms) (×6.0)

### Why is Hotel Allure better than Generator Amsterdam?

1.  560 m closer to the city centre (−560 m)
2.  370 m closer to public transport (−370 m)
3.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (28 vs 168 rooms) (−140)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Generator Amsterdam | Hotel Allure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1  (+0.4) | 7.7 |
| Location | 8.0 | 8.9  (+0.9) |
| Public transport | 7.4 | 9.3  (+1.9) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1  (+0.4) | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.1  (+0.4) | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 1,127  (+577) | 550 |
| Rank in Amsterdam | bottom 34%  (+17%) | bottom 17% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.0 | 8.9  (+0.9) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km | 1.6 km  (−560 m) |
| To public transport | 640 m | 270 m  (−370 m) |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 77 | 86  (+9) |
| To the nearest food shop | 420 m | 120 m  (−300 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 8  (+6) | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 32 | 40  (+8) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 168 | 28 |
| Floors | 3 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2008 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Van Gogh Museum | 2.6 km | 2.0 km  (−530 m) |
| Defence Line of Amsterdam | 2.3 km | 1.8 km  (−470 m) |
| Rembrandt House Museum | 1.5 km | 1.1 km  (−470 m) |
| NEMO Science Center | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
| Heineken Experience | 1.9 km | 1.4 km  (−510 m) |
| Noordermarkt | 3.0 km | 2.6 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Generator AmsterdamHotel Allure

           

-   Generator Amsterdam is cheaper in 7 of 9 months
-   Generator Amsterdam: €167 a night on average · Hotel Allure: €305 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Amsterdam by month](https://stayversus.com/en/netherlands/amsterdam/prices/)

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.

[Hotel Allure prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-allure-amsterdam/prices/)

## Location

560 m apart

Generator Amsterdam: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station Station Amsterdam Weesperpoort: 640 m, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): 12 km, 77 places to eat within 500 m, 32 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Allure: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Station Amsterdam Weesperpoort: 270 m, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): 12 km, 86 places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Amsterdam

[Amsterdam weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/netherlands/north-holland/amsterdam/weather)

## Generator Amsterdam or Hotel Allure: common questions

### Which is better, Generator Amsterdam or Hotel Allure?

Hotel Allure leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Generator Amsterdam is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Generator Amsterdam or Hotel Allure?

Over the year Generator Amsterdam costs about €167 a night on average against €305 at Hotel Allure, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Allure is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 2.1 km for Generator Amsterdam.

### How far apart are Generator Amsterdam and Hotel Allure?

The two hotels are 560 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/generator-amsterdam-amsterdam-vs-hotel-allure-amsterdam/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/