I’ve been to Amsterdam a lot and was a little apprehensive booking a hotel so close to the train station. I expected to be somehow disappointed, but I wasn’t. As it turned out, the rooms were beautiful, spacious and modern, and the staff was a joy. It exceeded all expectations, and therefore had the benefit of being close to everything with none of the usual downsides. It was serene and delightful. This will be my hotel of choice anytime visiting AMS.