The hotel is in a really great area. Its a quiet street on a canal, but the large streets near by have a really excellent selection of restaurants, bars and shops. Paul, and his friend who helped out as well, were just great. Breakfast in the morning was a highlight.
The hotel has all of the necessities, and the back lower floor bedroom was even quiet during Queens Day. Really private, too.
We really enjoyed the hotel and the hospitality.

We stayed here for three nights and were thrilled with the size of the room/bathroom and the location. We stayed in room 115 on the main floor overlooking the canal. It was nice and roomy with two huge windows to let the light in. It was clean and fresh and welcoming. You can hear traffic and people outside a bit so if you sleep lightly have ear plugs handy or ask for a garden room.

The breakfast was prepared daily by Paul and consisted of a poached egg, yogurt, bread with meat, cheese and jams and coffee/tea. It was a simple Dutch breakfast that was very tasty and pleasant. In the breakfast room is Paul's computer which he is happy to let you use for email, as well as guide books and maps.

The location is great as the tram from Centraal Station is just at the end of the block and you can walk easily to the Leidseplein, Museumplein and Rembrandtplein. We had dinner at the Italian restaurant near the tram stop and it was quite good.

My wife and I spent 6 nights and loved all of it. After 40 years of marriage and being informal we don't want glitz and glamour, just clean, quiet, and comfortable. Orlando is all that and more.
We had room 114, on the main floor looking out on the courtyard. The room was huge (almost 25 x 30) with a very large bath, both with 12 foot ceilings. Furnishings are in excellent condition, and included a table with 2 chairs, small refrigerator, safe, and TV.
Fronting on the canal means no major traffic noise at any time, but the tram stop is only 30 yards away. Within 3 blocks there are more than a dozen restaurants and bars (most of which serve light food too), as well as a pastry shop, a terrific deli, and a stunning cheese shop. Most of the clientele in these places are locals who live in the area, so you really feel like you are in the middle of their life rather than in with a bunch of tourists. We did not need it, but there is a Laundromat 1 block away. We ended up eating two meals in our room, once from a take-out-only Thai shop and once a light meal of cheese and deli items that started as an appetizer and ended up being dinner.
The Orlando staff is terrific, but they definitely exhibit the Dutch casual attitude; if you want fancy uniforms and "jump to it" response, they don't have it. But every thing you need is there, and they are very accommodating. I had not brought my laptop to check email, but for Paul it was no problem letting me use his computer in the breakfast room for 10 minutes each morning to check my email. We had a problem with a blown fuse on a personal item late on one day, and the next morning Jergen told me exactly where I could get a replacement (a shop about 6 blocks away).
I can only hope that we'll have the chance to go back and that all the other places we stay end up being as wonderful as the Orlando was.

Just returned from a 3 night stay at the Orlando, paying €100 per night for room 111. I really enjoyed my stay, with the hotel being right on the canal belt, it was really nice.

Finding the hotel is really easy, the Prinsengracht tram stop (tram 4) is a 2 minute walk away at the top of the street. Tram 4 goes to Centraal Station and takes between 5 and 15 minutes depending on the traffic.

On arrival, we were let into the hotel by Paul, who was very pleasant, and show out room. We arrived at 11ish in the morning, which was no problem, we were shown to our room and given a guided tour. The room was huge. Double bed, table and chairs, TV with BBC 1 and 2 (good for watching match of the day), free safe, large wardrobe space all really nice. The bed were comfy and the shower was quite large too with a constant supply of warn water no matter what the time.
The room had a patio door that opened out into a small courtyard, like a small back garden, with a water feature and some kind of statue.
We were given keys to the front door and told to come and go as we please.
The hotel its self only has 5 rooms, so it was quiet and the other guests were pretty friendly.
On the last day we checked out at 10ish, leaving our stuff in the breakfast room so we could make the most of the rest of the day. Everything about the Orlando was straight forward and made really easy for us.

Directly opposite our room was the breakfast room. Continental breakfast is included with the cost. Plenty of tea, coffee, fruit juices, breds and cheese and meats on offer here.
There was also a free computer with Internet access and an info section where you can get maps and stuff.
The breakfast room is always open so you can make your self a drink when you get in at night.

Other info
- Nearest Coffee Shop is Barneys Lounge, and its a good one.
- You are basically a 5 minute walk away from Rembrandtplein where there are a number of bars, restaurants and shops. Cocos Outback is the place to watch the football, plus they do unlimited ribs for €20.
- There is a police station about 5 houses down the street from the Orlando so really it’s in a safe area
- Book things in advance, take advantage of the fast track systems in place and don’t waste your time queuing with the other peasants (Anne Franks, The Dungeons etc)
- Get your all day tram passes from the white building opposite to Centraal Station

When I return to Amsterdam, I will defiantly be contacting the Orlando as I would defiantly stop here again