Arriving canalside on Singel (very central Amsterdam) the hotel appears plain, sedate and calm. Once inside a riot of colour, including a massive tropical fish tank, extraordinary chandeliers and an eclectic mix of old and new, greets the traveller. Reception was friendly and informative and we were given a free upgrade to a suite (No. 11) despite the late hour of our check-in (2215). The suite was large and beautifully furnished (you'd have to like an exotic pink and raspberry colour scheme though) with L'Occitane toiletries and a double shower. The king-size bed was very comfortable with great linens. A small drawback was no window in our bedroom though the door thru to living area had glass with blinds.The living area had windows onto a pretty interior fishpond and garden, with natural light coming thru atrium windows above (with sliding blinds). There was a Nespresso machine in room with pretty Delft china. Breakfast was expensive at Euros18 pp but presented a great choice of typically Dutch breads/cheese/meats and cooked eggs, bacon and sausge plus excellent fruits, yoghurts, cereals etc. Skim milk available on request and a wonderful breakfast salad! The public rooms are awesome, with interesting books and magazines, fresh flowers in enormous vases, lots of nooks and crannies for meetings, free coffee/tea/chocolate and biscuits/sweets. It would be a wonderful choice for a honeymoon or anniversary or a fashion shoot. It is expensive but worth it, especially for the front...Arriving canalside on Singel (very central Amsterdam) the hotel appears plain, sedate and calm. Once inside a riot of colour, including a massive tropical fish tank, extraordinary chandeliers and an eclectic mix of old and new, greets the traveller. Reception was friendly and informative and we were given a free upgrade to a suite (No. 11) despite the late hour of our check-in (2215). The suite was large and beautifully furnished (you'd have to like an exotic pink and raspberry colour scheme though) with L'Occitane toiletries and a double shower. The king-size bed was very comfortable with great linens. A small drawback was no window in our bedroom though the door thru to living area had glass with blinds.The living area had windows onto a pretty interior fishpond and garden, with natural light coming thru atrium windows above (with sliding blinds). There was a Nespresso machine in room with pretty Delft china. Breakfast was expensive at Euros18 pp but presented a great choice of typically Dutch breads/cheese/meats and cooked eggs, bacon and sausge plus excellent fruits, yoghurts, cereals etc. Skim milk available on request and a wonderful breakfast salad! The public rooms are awesome, with interesting books and magazines, fresh flowers in enormous vases, lots of nooks and crannies for meetings, free coffee/tea/chocolate and biscuits/sweets. It would be a wonderful choice for a honeymoon or anniversary or a fashion shoot. It is expensive but worth it, especially for the front of house staff who coped admirably with several dramas at one moment when we were checking out. The area is very picturesque and full of cafes, bars and shops.More
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