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Knowing that we would be having early nights in our hotel room, we upgraded to a room "with a view", using money saved from not using evening entertainment or so many museum admissions.

Our room overlooked on of the ubiquitous squares and we spent evenings eating a rather nice room service menu people watching.

It may not sound exciting,but we loved it and kept sane at the same timeR with no worries regarding baby sitting services.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15963 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15950 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15950 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15942
There are two desktops in the lobby and WiFi network. You can easily connect with your own laptop as there is an LAN connection in the room free of charge. However with the red light district only a 7 Euro tram ride away, the Internet was not required this trip!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15942 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14244 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14244 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14221 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14221 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14205
The solution? Hotel Amstelzicht. Picture large, open windows with an uninterrupted view over the Amstel canal and coffee shops, bars, restaurants and attractions at your fingertips.

The only catch is that, being built in 1659, the stairs are very steep. But as one of the guys who works there says, it’s traditional and his grandmother of 89 has done it this way since …well, forever.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14205 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14160 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14160 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14118
Breakfast is served in your room, so make sure you are suitably robed in the morning.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14118 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14104 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14104 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14069
I was there for an exhibition at the Rai Conference Centre and after four days of exhibiting my feet were aching - though not too badly, as I have a pair of 'exhibition' shoes that I have used for years. On my return to England I found I had left my shoes behind and emailed the hotel to see if they had found them.

I got a fantastic reply back with a parcel containing my shoes and a note saying 'Confortable shoes are so hard to find and we are happy to return them to you. Please enjoy many more years use and come back to us if you are ever in Amsterdam again'. With such warmth and courtesy, I surely will.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14069 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14064 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14064 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14045 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14045 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14031
Central Station, the main shopping district, museums and theatres are all within walking distance. Hidden behind an elegant 17th-century facade is a stylish and charming four-star hotel with 71 recently renovated rooms. The excellent facilities include a beautifully decorated lounge, library and bar, all offering a warm and intimate ambience. The elevator reaches all five floors. Hotel Estheréa has been a family owned hotel for more than 60 years.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14031 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13986 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13986 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13964 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13964 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13961
The hotel is near the Van Gogh Musuem - handy if you arrive on a Friday evening, as it is open until 10pm and there are no queues, so you can explore and then enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Buy a strip of tram tickets when you arrive at Central station - you'll save money and hassle, and can hop on and off trams as you wish.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13961 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13951
It's situated inside the World Trade Centre (Tram line #5) and just round the corner from the delightful Beatrix Park. The rooms are funky and the staff are incredibly friendly.

Just one thing - make sure you are with somebody you know well - the rooms are open-plan and there are only 3 sides to the bathroom!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13951 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9203 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9203 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4454 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4454