A lovely inn in a beautiful spot; very helpful owner who explained how and where to park, showed us to our room, provided a fan for the overpowering heat, and advised us to book early for dinner. Lovely terrace for dinner and drinks, a peaceful night's sleep, a stroll around the interesting village, a wonderful start to our travels through the Netherlands.

Breakfast was chaotic - used tables were not cleared and reset for later guests resulting in us having to find a clean table outside and then procure our own tableware. The staff on duty appeared uninterested in our predicament.

The room was very comfortable and clean with all facilities you might expect - a good shower with lots of hot water. We were in one of the annexes which is within the hotel compound/garden. It was really super as it was just like a small house on its own with 4 rooms. The location could not be bettered in the centre of a lovely town and right on the side of a small canal with boats and a bridge and in the middle of the town. Free parking was available close by. The gardens were very green and the outdoor part of the restaurant was well presented within the garden. Breakfast was delicious with lots of multiple options. Our dinner was cooked beautifully too and all delicious. We would definitely recommend anyone to stay here and would love to return.

There was an issue about us getting a table for dinner despite being guests. It might be helpful for the hotel to point that out on booking.com or send an automated message advising guests to book dinner in advance. Service was haphazard in terms of things being forgotten e.g. a second drink order; and the side order did not arrive with the main meal - we had to ask for it. They were very busy so the shortfalls were understandable.

The place itself is fairy-talish and very romantic so if you want to escape from your busy routine to the place where time stands still, Edam is the one. Hotel De Fortuna is very authentic and is situated in the centre. The room was not that big but cosy with everything you need (even the mint tea which you barely find anywhere among the limited selections of teas in the rooms). We had the room on the ground floor overlooking the canal with our own very private and very cosy terrace. There is a parking place near the hotel where you can park your car (knowing how - a tip from the owner 😉) for free. The staff was very sweet and friendly. My husband had a birthday the next day and I asked if I could decorate a table for him. They were willing to help and stay longer in order to satisfy my wish. They even provided all the necessary decorations 🎉💕 The owner congratulated my husband personally and brought us two glasses of bubbles. One of the waitresses after our checkout (we returned to have a cappuccino and a smoothie to the terrace) sang a happy birthday song 💗

There isn't anything I disliked. But if you are accustomed to a double bed with one mattress, the bed can be a bit too soft due to the two mattresses joined together. And the breakfast can be a bit more varied)

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location was perfect, with everything we needed close by. Our room was cozy, and my daughter especially loved the space. The bed was comfortable, and we enjoyed a lovely view from our window. The restaurant was great, and breakfast was good. The staff were all friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall experience. Would definitely recommend!

We also had a smaller single room, which was a bit dark and initially had a slight odor from the drainage. Thankfully, after opening the window for a bit, the smell cleared up.

Fabulous location and a very picturesque hotel. The buildings are full of charm and character. Staff were efficient and helpful. Our room overlooked the canal at the back and it was pleasant to sit outside and enjoy the view. We were able to keep our bikes there. The room and the en-suite were both on the small side but had all you needed and it was clean, quiet and comfortable. The Continental breakfast was excellent - plentiful and quality.

The bed was a double but a bit on the small side for us.

The location is quite central. The surrounding is very beautiful with all the channels, houses, and nature. The hotel room was actually a small house which stands directly next to the restaurant area. The staff was friendly and the breakfast (which is served inside the restaurant) included all basics.

The room had a portable AC which was not very effective. We did not figure out how to open the windows, so we needed to open the door to let some air in. The toilet and shower is one small room, where the shower is in a dark corner. The toilet and shower room did not have a window.

Beautiful location, amazing restaurant, plus the hotel and restaurant staff were wonderful. The restaurant food and wine pairings were excellent. I highly recommend the Chef’s Menu with the additional wine selection. The proprietor came by while we were sitting outside each evening eating dinner to check on us and to make sure everything was perfect. It truly was!

The bathroom in our room (#18) had an odd configuration where the sink was outside of the toilet and shower area, but the door slammed into the sink located in the bedroom area whenever it was opened. The door would not open to its full capacity because the sink location prevented full door usage.

Lovely location by the canal. Room had fridge and tea making facilities. Able to leave bikes around the back of the property (outside) and there was e-bike charging facilities. Nice breakfast in the morning. Manager and staff very polite and helpful.

Unfortunately were given the wrong room and the attic room we had was very hot; there was a clunky a/c system that was too noisy to use and the window needed to be propped open; consequently I didn’t sleep very well. Also it would have been nice to have been able to eat there but it was fully booked - a message suggesting the necessity to book would have been good.

Breakfast was good and our host was always there in the morning to ensure we were happy. Dinner was surprisingly good, a delicious meal, well served. Our bedroom was small but had everything we needed and our dog was made very welcome. Edam is a charming town which we enjoyed exploring and we always found a free parking space on the street near to the hotel, to our surprise. Maybe not in high season but we were happy.

The bedding was a little small but when we mentioned it, our host immediately exchanged it for a better fit. We really did not find anything to dislike in this charmingly old fashioned hotel.

Our 2nd stay here and we love it. Food is excellent. We need the accessibility of a garden room, but (in room 28) the hot weather meant the room was very stuffy, and cramped, and as there seemed no ventilation in the bathroom, leaving the door open added to the overall humidity. We were both exhausted, but very content to spend hours in the hotel's lovely private garden overlooking the canal. Everyone most friendly and attentive.

The ventilation in the room (28). The dash windows are hard to open, and there's no through draft.