My new husband and I booked the sofitel for the begining of our honeymoon in Europe. I must say we absolutely loved this hotel.

After flying for 17 hours we were greeted by the hotel manager who made us feel very comfortable even tho we were stinky and tired. We had mentioned when we booked that it was our honeymoon and lucky us, we got an amazing room with a king size bed and vaulted ceilings. Not only that but the windows reached from floor to ceiling.

We were right on the street and when the windows were open we cold hear the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam below us. This didn't bother us at all and made us feel like we were in the heat of the city.

This Sofitel is in a perfect location. We were able to walk to just about every area from the hotel and enjoyed the cafe and coffeshop just up the street.

I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.

I have just returned from staying at the Sofitel in Amsterdam and I had a great experience there. The hotel is really near to all the main tourist attractions (such as Dam Square) but it is in a quieter street so you feel safer. It is also within easy walking distance of the train station. The staff were very friendly and gave us lots of information about things to do and places to go. The bed was so comfy, I wish I had the same one at home! The room was immaculate and I couldn't really fault much about the hotel except we didn't really have a view but that didn't bother me, after all, you don't visit a city to stay in your room all the time!

My wife and I usually love staying at Sofitels, however this one is worth skipping! Even though it has a prime location and is easy walking distance to many key attractions (including the red light district if you are interested in that sort of thing). The hotel itself leaves something to be desired.

First of all, the parking situation: If you are driving, do not stay in this area AT ALL! It is very tricky to get around and they are doing a lot of road construction in the area. Once you do get to the parking area it is a ways down the street and it was not very enjoyable dragging our suit cases from the car. What I was most upset about was cost of the parking. We are not strangers to parking in European city centers, however, when we found the cost of parking was 40 euros we were a bit upset, especially since the website does not bother to mention the cost.

Next, the rooms: The rooms were quite nice except for the noise and the lighting. We had every available light turned on and the room was still very dark, and that was during the day. We could also hear a lot of noise from our neighbors and from above us. We skipped breakfast for 2 reasons. First, we were tired of eating big breakfasts (this was our last night of a month long trip in Europe). Secondly, the price 22 Euros/person. A steep ransom for eggs, cheese and cold cuts.

Another turnoff for us was the surroundings. As soon as you step outside the hotel you are in the thick of what makes Amsterdam not-so-charming, the sex and drugs! We are not prudes, but we both feel that Amsterdam could be one of the Europe's most charming, attractive cities if they got rid of the red light area and the drugs. But because of these, there seems to be a layer of scum on the city that can't be scraped off and is always a distraction no matter where you go in Amsterdam.

This is a nice business hotel but the beds make it something really special. Staff are friendly and the facilities are good. It's very close to Central Station but slightly outside the really touristy area, so it feels quiet and safe. The main attraction is the incredible beds in each room. They are incredibly soft and comfortable and gave me the best night of sleep I have ever had.