We spent three nights at Hotel Estherea and could not have been more pleased with their service, location, and atmosphere. The staff from the front desk to the maids is very professional. We walked to everything (Dam Square, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, Red Light District, Rembrandt Square, and various shopping areas). You could have a breakfast buffet in the hotel for 14 euros or go to the corner cafe and enjoy breakfast for 7 euros. The lobby of the hotel has complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, assorted candies and mints in addition to afternoon pastries and fruit. Trams and restaurants are within a block or two. They even lent us umbrellas and gave us complimentary plastic ponchos when it rained.

This is very nice hotel that exceeded our expectations. We had a spacious room(#507) that faced the canal, it really couldn’t have been nicer. We especially liked the free coffee and snacks in the lobby. The staff was always helpful and went above and beyond. I asked for simple directions for driving and the staff member got online and printed out mapquest directions for me, very nice!

One important item that is not mentioned on their website is that a trolly runs close by from the central train station. If you take the train from the Airport(very easy), you get off at Central Station and catch the #2 trolly. This will take you steps from the hotel. We tried to get a taxi from the train station and they wanted to double the price because it wasn’t that far of a drive. Only because we didn’t know about the trolly at that time.

I would find it hard to fault this hotel (beyond the fact that our room (416) had only a view of another bedroom window approx 3-4m away). The staff were very helpful and friendly, the room very comfortable, the bathroom large and spotless, with mirrors, shower, hairdryer etc. all very good. The free and ever-ready tea, coffee and chocolate machine a welcome bonus. Plus, the location was just right --- along the Singelgracht canal, in a quiet area that boasts many good restaurants and bars within easy walking distance. I would recommend highly, and certainly stay there again, when in Amsterdam.

Stayed two nights at the Estherea hotel. Location ideal, can easily walk to most attractions. Although the room was small the canal view was a treat. Comfortable bed with nice crisp white sheets and soft pillows.
Lounge and bar area tastefully decorated, nice little touches included glass jars of sweets, complimentary tea, coffee, and cakes.
My only gripe was the monotonous music played in the bar.
Complimentary bottles of water in the room was appreciated. On request ironing boards and irons were available.
Reception where friendly and polite. Would stay at the Estherea again however, would like to book a larger room.