Double Tree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

Excellent hotel with a beautiful view. The staff was courteous and attentive. Excellent location, just a few minutes walk from Amsterdam Centraal Train Station. The bed was very comfortable, especially the pillows, which are usually too soft for me, but these were just right. Another thumbs up for the breakfast. There was a huge selection of buns, cereal, hams, juices, and so on. Also, I believe it was the first hotel where I had some mimosas in the morning. It's worth checking out the SkyLounge if you have the opportunity, but there are often long lines. However, we waited for about 10 minutes to go up around 3-4 p.m. on Saturday.

Location You can't beat the location. You're right by the train station which is also the central hub for Amsterdam's tram's and buses. There is an electronics store, super market right down the street. And you have easy access to all the restaurants and shops. Hotel Staff Front Desk From the moment we walked in we were welcomed by any of the staff who wasn't already dealing with a guest. The check-in was easy, and there was a note that I would be spending my birthday there. Note: On my birthday the staff came to our room with a slice of cake with Happy Birthday written in chocolate (which was just another element to the excellent service). Concierge The concierge staff gave us great recommendations for dinner. And Dean was always helpful in giving us some hidden gems. Restaurant/Bar Staff Very inviting and always made you feel welcome. The breakfast buffet was delicious and had a lot of choices, even for the vegetarians. And between the coffee shop, steakhouse, and rooftop bar/club. If you didn't want to leave the hotel, you didn't have to. Amenities The gym had all the equipment you would need for a workout. Hotel Room Were very clean, and had the amenities (small fridge) that you would need. My only issue was the thermostat. Temperature settings didn't really change the temperature of the room. When we set it to heat, you heard the unit turn on, but the room didn't get noticeably warmer.

We arrived to the hotel with booking problems but Pauline at the reception desk sorted everything out and made our stay pleasurable. We received a very positive and warm welcome. Hotel is next ti the main train station which makes it a perfect spot fir train traveller. A good choice for families and travellers.