 The reason the hotel was chosen was the convenience and availability of the shuttle bus but one either had to leave no later than 9 30am or late in the afternoon to take the shuttle which did not suit us Staff explained how to take a bus and or tram to Amsterdam South railway station then a train to airport which worked out well The formal Kitchen Restaurant was a disappointment as we could not see a menu before entering and when seated found the choices to be mostly expensive seafood oysters and sushi and a very limited choice of other dishes Loud mindless music was also being played so we left and ate in the more casual area A warning the slate tiles near the kitchen of the Restaurant are very slippery I almost slipped twice and some maintenance is required 
 We had just completed a cruise and arrived at reception 10 00am thinking we would have to wait for a room but we were given a room straight away which was a bonus Reception staff were very helpful and friendly Tessa who had only been working at the hotel 1 week Room overlooked one of the canals and was quiet roomy and comfortable Loved the speedy free wi fi nice bathroom and comfortable bed Late book out at 12 noon was also appreciated although we checked out 10 45am to reach the airport in time Buffet breakfast was fantastic and reasonable value Taking the public transport tram to the city was easy to use and convenient although the weekend we were staying there was tram maintenance on the lines and the No 5 tram took a detour but this gave us a further look at Amsterdam The hotel is situated in a very nice area of Amsterdam and although further from the CBD than many other places this was not a problem 