 Extras are offered often almost always at additional exorbitant prices There is no swimming pool Only the few very expensive rooms and suites have view to the outside There are two or three clerks at the front desk but usually one has to wait long in line to get to them There is one elevator for the front more expensive wing and there are two elevators for the rear wing of which one is always out of order
 This hotel has the best possible location in Amsterdam opposite the Royal Palace All facilities are luxurious and comfortable and the personnel is helpful and courteous but 