I didn't understand the Dutch menu but the staff was very friendly and patient, and helped me order…read morefood. Very good service.

Had a great stay at the hotel. The room was comfortable and clean. The location is close to nearby…read morerestaurants only a short walk away, but the on site bar has decent food and beverage selection. The staff was friendly.

Soooooooo.. There are only 3 hotels in Harderwijk so your choices are limited. This hotel is in…read moreDIRE need of a renovation!! It is very outdated. The room is large however, but the carpets are stained and very dirty. The room overall just didn't seem clean. The furniture is tattered and there were cobwebs around the ceiling. We had a room on the 2nd floor overlooking the parking courtyard and restaurant. There is a church which chimes bells on the hour beginning at 7am. The sound is beautiful but if you do not want to be awake, this is a problem. If you want the windows open, there aren't screens on them so you will have to deal with flying bugs. The bathroom is simply appointed and a nice size. But the lightbulb over the sink was burned out so we couldn't see. I had to contact maintenance for this to be fixed. The first morning after housekeeping had already came, I noticed that there was still a soap ring around the sink from the soap bar we used to wash our hands. I also noticed that the carpet hadn't been vacuumed and the shower wasn't cleaned. I had to go down to the front desk to obtain tissue, shampoo and bath gel as the maid did not replenish it. The carpets in the hallways are also old and stained. The walls have scuff marks. The 2nd night I noticed that one of the pillows had a large blood stain on it! DISGUSTING to see even if it was washed. At least, I hope it was washed.. The water pressure is good and the hot water is VIOLENTLY HOT- SO BEWARE. The free breakfast buffet is good! Variety of breads, cheeses and meats, eggs, yogurt, fruit, coffees, mimosas and juice. The staff is very nice, polite and accommodating. The bar is nice and seems to have been updated. We didn't eat in the restaurant. We recommend Ratatouille (see my review on that restaurant) The hotel is within walking distance to all of the restaurants, dolphinarium, shops and the huge lake! There is a nice fitnespad path around the lake that leads to a nature center and a windsurfing beach. Beautiful views. Even though I wouldn't stay here again the price is affordable and location is perfect if you want to be close to all this little village has to offer. Try the Hotel Monopole which is right on the lake. It looked very nice but only has 19 rooms.

With the one review on Yelp we've decided to take the chance and sat down on the terrace of De…read moreBank. The staff was friendly and the lunch was just what we needed; a good portion of delicious pastrami on fresh bread. Since our experience was so positive we came back the next day for dinner. No regrets there, as the food was great this time as well! I went with a 'Bank Special' (steak tartare - often hit or miss) and a hit it was... I highly recommend this place if you are in the area. I will definitely come back if ever in Harderwijk again!

Top Notch Breakfast and Dinner…read more.. Brasserie is the restaurant inside the Ambassade Hotel. My wife and I...along with another couple...had 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner there so this review reflects our experience. - Overall: 5 - Location: 5 (for Old Town and the Jordaan) - Exterior: 5 - Interior: 5 - Atmosphere: 5 - Menu: 5 - Food: 5 - Service: 5 (though the head waiter at dinner was full-of-himself) - Price and Value: 5 Pros: - Location: Convenient to the Old Town and Jordaan parts of Amsterdam. - Exterior: Handsome. A beautifully restored and maintained property. - Interior: Contemporary. Brasserie is a high end spot across 3 rooms, yet remains comfortable where conversation is easily accomplished. - Menu: Very healthy buffet at breakfast plus some items which can be ordered. Dinner offers French fare with a relatively light touch...though very different from the wellness-oriented breakfast. - Food: Excellent. The breakfast buffet is not huge, but full of healthy high quality items. I had 3 unbelievable versions of granola spooned from large jars and covered my bowl with the best tasting light Greek yogurt. Fruit and fish was super fresh...bread and pastries baked on premises amazing. Others in our group chose made-to-order egg dishes. It's all part of staying at the hotel. Dinner transformed Brasserie into a bistro with a French twist on many favorite dishes. Check the menu online. Portions are small - as expected - but quality was high. However, prices were very reasonable with most items under $30. - Service: Homey at breakfast..."French" for dinner. Everyone could not have been more friendly and helpful in the morning. Things were a bit more formal at night with a different crew. The chief waiter was very knowledgeable, but we agreed a bit arrogant. - Price and Value: Worth it. I believe the breakfast buffet is only for guests of the Ambassade Hotel. Brasserie is open to the public at night and quite reasonable. - Parking: None. Who has a car in Old Town? Cons: - The only one readily apparent was the brusque, off-the-cuff nature of our main server at dinner. He wasn't over-the-top, but not in keeping with the friendly vibe of the hotel. And that's coming from 2 couples who grew up in New York City and lived for many years in San Francisco and LA. Anyone can...and should...get dinner at Brasserie. There are many reasons to make reservations for a stay at the Ambassade - including access to their breakfast buffet.

We had very social Christmas meal at Brasserie fo seven courses. The food were unique and some…read morethoughtful combinations with different kind of food choice. The restaurant was beautiful and the staff were very great with wine pairing. Excellent choice for a special Christmas meal.

This place was great. I went on a recommendation from a co-worker while in Zwolle. They provided…read moreme an English menu after watching me struggle using Google translator. I order the lamb burger and it was fantastic. When I return to Zwolle I will be back.

Great restaurant, price quality perfect! Nice entourage and…read moremodern look and kind service.

What a wonderful meal! We came here for Easter Lunch after we went to Zaanse Schans and spent the…read moreday looking at windmills, eating cheese, stroopwaffels and going inside the windmills. This was a wonderful way to wind down our day and enjoy a fantastic meal. There weren't many people in the restaurant but as we continued with our meal, more and more people stopped in. The waiters and waitresses went to lunch and yet our service was still wonderful. Our kids were given coloring books and colored pencils to color with while they waited for their meal. They loved their hot chocolates and they didn't make it too hot for our kids to enjoy, it was wonderful. The kids meal came with bitterballens, fries and salad and my kids licked the plate clean. I had the roasted chicken with dutch asparagus and chips, it was beautifully cooked. My husband had the lamb and again, perfectly cooked and we loved every bite. To finish our meal, we shared the cheese plate, with rum cake and ended it with some coffee. We had such a great meal and we walked back to the train station to go back to Central Station Amsterdam full and happy.

Good food and great location. This was my second visit and it did not disappoint. Can't want to…read morereturn.