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title: "Krisotel vs Melrose Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Krisotel or Melrose Hotel in Amsterdam? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/krisotel-amsterdam-vs-melrose-hotel-amsterdam/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-02
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# Krisotel vs Melrose Hotel

Both are in Amsterdam, 430 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · West
## [Krisotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/krisotel-amsterdam/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1735123/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · West
## [Melrose Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/melrose-hotel-amsterdam/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1836982/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Krisotel

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 430 m apart.

### Choose Krisotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 7.8)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 99 / 47)

### Choose Melrose Hotel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 47 / 99)

### Why is Krisotel better than Melrose Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.8) (+0.5)
2.  430 m closer to public transport (−430 m)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (99 vs 47 rooms) (×2.1)

### Why is Melrose Hotel better than Krisotel?

1.  More guest reviews (139 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable (×6.6)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (47 vs 99 rooms) (−52)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Krisotel | Melrose Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3  (+0.5) | 7.8 |
| Location | 9.3  (+0.8) | 8.5 |
| Public transport | 9.1  (+2.3) | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2  (+0.3) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.3  (+0.5) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 21 | 139  (+118) |
| Rank in Amsterdam | bottom 40%  (+19%) | bottom 21% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.3  (+0.8) | 8.5 |
| Distance to West centre | 770 m | 820 m |
| To public transport | 320 m  (−430 m) | 750 m |
| To the airport | 10 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 290 m | 120 m  (−170 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 15 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 99 | 47 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 11  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Van Gogh Museum | 830 m  (−430 m) | 1.3 km |
| Defence Line of Amsterdam | 1.3 km | 1.0 km  (−290 m) |
| Rembrandt House Museum | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
| NEMO Science Center | 2.4 km | 2.3 km |
| Heineken Experience | 1.2 km  (−340 m) | 1.5 km |
| Noordermarkt | 1.7 km | 1.3 km  (−410 m) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| 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.

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

## Location

430 m apart

Krisotel: city centre: 600 m, nearest station Centraal Station Amsterdam: 320 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.

## Weather in Amsterdam

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

## Krisotel or Melrose Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Krisotel or Melrose Hotel?

Krisotel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Krisotel or Melrose Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Krisotel and Melrose Hotel?

The two hotels are 430 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/krisotel-amsterdam-vs-melrose-hotel-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/
