Stayed at the Sofitel during a very hot summer weekend in July. The hotel being a welcome (and cool!) retreat after a long days sightseeing.

Location - couldn't be better. A ten minute walk from the main station and most of the major sights. Amsterdam is a great city to explore on foot so even the sights a little further away (like the Rijks Museum or Anne Franks house) are but a pleasent stroll away. If you don't fancy walking use the Canal Bus - it offers a hop on - hop off service to all the major sights and leaves from the main staion area just up the road.

The hotel is on one of Amsterdam's main shopping streets so if you do need to buy anything you'll be spoilt for choice. There are plenty of bars and restaurants a stones through away but it may be better to pick somewhere a little further away from the main tourist areas.

The hotel itself was lovely, the staff friendly and attentive. Check in / out went smoothly and every one concerned worked really hard to make my stay as pleasurable as possible.

The room (number 408) was pleasantly decorated and well appointed, and had all the facilites one could possibly need. TV with channels in numerous languages, 'expensive' mini bar, bath robes, tea/coffee making facilites to name but a few. The beds were extremely comfortable, the air con worked well,!!! and the maid service was also of a very high standard. Previous reviews mentioned noise but I can't say I agree, bar the ocassional tram passing (which I felt was quite a pleasent sound) the hotel was really quiet considering its location.

You get a complimentary bottle of water on arrival - but this is not replaced!

All in all - a great hotel.

We stayed just the one night (a Saturday) and paid 149 Euros. The Room was good, 2 single beds pushed together but so comfortable. Clean and comfortable room and bathroom. Staff at reception were friendly and helpful. Location is excellent.

Was able to check in at midday and leave bags there too.

Would definitely stay here again.

The location of this hotel is excellent - a short walking distance from the rail station and all the main sites. It's a stone's throw from Damrak, but sufficiently far away to ensure that there is no noise pollution.

We booked a "hot deal" on the ACCOR website of 129 euros for a twin room without breakfast, and were very happy with our choice. We felt that breakfast was overpriced at 20 euros per person, and decided to look outside the hotel. As it happens there's a little grocery shop just opposite, which makes the most delicious fresh sandwiches at a fraction of the cost, and also sells fruit, drinks and cakes.

Check-in was fast and efficient, and the staff were very friendly.

Our room was nicely furnished and comfortable, with a small sitting area and tea/coffee making facilities. It was at the back of the hotel, with no view to speak of, and was extremely quiet. The bathroom was small but clean, with lots of towels and Roger & Gallet toiletries.

The hotel bar is decorated in warm red tones and has a cosy feel. I was surprised that we were the only people there - perhaps Friday nights (after 11 PM) aren't popular with drinkers.

All in all, we were very pleased with our choice and will certainly be staying at this hotel again.

Great hotel with a superb location in the heart of Amsterdam within easy reach of basically all sights (walking distance to most sights, moreover there's a tram stop near the hotel and the central station is a short walk away). Booking well in advance should get you a good rate for the room. Rooms are nicely decorated, reasonably spacious and clean. In the rooms facing the street one may be a bit disturbed by the noise, so if that matters for you, try to get a room facing the back yard. Breakfast is nice, but in my opinion a bit overpriced (at 22 EUR per person per breakfast); however sometimes you might be able to find good deals including breakfast. If not, there are plenty of cafes offering breakfast at competitive rates in the area, which should suit all tastes. The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. In short - a perfect hotel for your stay in Amsterdam!