Amsterdam American Hotel - Amsterdam, Netherlands     

On arrival at The American they could not find our reservation. We were joining friends who were already checked in and after being told they had lost our booking and the hotel was full we were not very happy. We were booked out to the Park Hotel for the night and promised an upgrade for the following night in the American. True to their word next day we were upgraded to an executive room with balcony overlokking the canal and given a gift by the General Manager. Room was excellent and the view superb. The best bit about the hotel is the American Bar. On a warm spring day there is nowhere better to sit outside with a drink and watch the world go by. The location could not be better being roght on Leidesplien and surrounded by bars & restarants.

Hotel is well situated. Receptionist and concierge very professional. Room clean and no complaints other than there is insufficient lighting in the entrance to the room, difficult to see into wardrobe or the full length mirror. The room was really quiet. Cocktails at 10 euros each are not cheap, but they were some of the best cocktails we've tasted. Trams 1,2 & 5 are right outside the door and take you to and from Centraal station.You can also do the canal trip right outside the door.