World’s Worst Hotel

Well, hi there! How're you doing? Help yourself to a delicious mug of coffee and a delectable Apple Dutchie while I tell you about the Hotel from Hell!  Hey...we've all stayed in places we'd never go back to, right? What’s the worst hotel you’ve ever stayed in? Never mind, it couldn’t have been any worse than the Hans Brinker Budget Hostel in Amsterdam, which actually prides itself on being the “world’s worst hotel”.

While most other hotels go out of their way to convince potential clients they have the cleanest rooms, the most comfortable beds and the most incredible views, the Hans Brinker hostel lets everyone know just how awful their accommodations are. Some of their most popular advertising slogans include: "It can’t get any worse. But we’ll do our best" or “Improve your immune system – stay at Hans Brinker!” 

Pretty funny stuff and although a lot of people who stayed there confirm it’s pretty much all true, it apparently just adds to the charm of the place. Despite management’s best efforts to warn guests about the rudimentary facilities of their establishment, most of the hotel’s 511 beds in 127 rooms are occupied these days. Of course, the fact that no room costs more than €25 ($32) can be considered an incentive.

So what it comes down to is budget versus comfort and convenience. Plus, think of the experience! You'll be able to tell all your grandchildren about the time you stayed in the "Hotel from Hell!"

I'm working on a package deal for CWB readers. Let me know if I can put you down for a couple tickets, eh!

See ya in Amsterdam?

Bob