First of all, Amsterdam and nearby areas turned out to be a dream area to visit. The Dutch are (mostly) so friendly. More than other European countries I have been to.
The best thing about this hotel is it's location. You can walk to the Rijksmuseum, Albert Cuyp market, Joordan, easily.
You can take public transportation to Haarlem and Giethoorn. Both are beautiful and must sees.
The public transportation is confusing. I wish the hotel would offer more help here.
Really enjoyed the cafes and bar, including the Alto Jazz cafe. All walking distance.
Nearby canal and bridge was charming. A canal cruise is a must. We chose Flagship for its open boats and we took the 9:15 pm tour which was heavenly.
Albery Cuyp market was amazing. Recommend the fish place highly. The harring was so fresh. So many food options.
Need to book museums in advance. Missed Van Gogh.
A word on the service. It is curt. Maybe cultural. No proactive help is offered. If asked a question, the tendency is to cut it off quickly. The only exception is the spanish speaking staff. Shoutout to Manuel.
Could have provided proactive info on transportation and nearby attractions. Did not feel like asking after initial conversation.
Room is not as big as spoken about, particularly for North Americans. Canal view is a must. Other side is drab. Shower leaks onto toilet by design.
Self service pantry is a plus for late nights.
Overall, was happy with the location. Not likely to return but not dissatisfied.