When deciding which hotels to recommend as the best places to stay in Amsterdam I regarded a couple of things. Firstly: location. Great Amsterdam hotel but in a shitty spot far away from sights or ways to get there? Not on this list. Holiday accommodation should facilitate the trip, the trip does not revolve around it.
Secondly: uniqueness combined with comfort. I love hotels that have a cool interior or a unique sleeping arrangement offer. Something to remember your stay by. “Remember when we went to Amsterdam and stayed in that cool spot?” Immediate mood booster. However some places might be quirky and unique, but take it a tad too far and forget about comfort. Again: a top accommodation should enhance your trip. No compromises on comfort.
Lastly the best hotels in Amsterdam, for me, have environmentally friendly policies – but again without compromising on comfort. Having lived in the city for the past 3 years I feel I know it well enough to pick out the best places to stay in Amsterdam.
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