Perfect location but annoying details
Excellent location in the city core (Rusland St.), within short walking distance to Dam, Muziektheater and Red Light District. Stryking architecture, large interior courtyard with full height atrium, the bar is housed in an old Dutch style townhouse embedded in the hotel.
The annoying details: the bathroom threshold in my room (415) was very high, practically an accident waiting to happen. The Grohe sink faucet was showing its age, for E300/night (the so called "deluxe" room) one expects better. The bathtub is narrow, they could use the curved shower curtain bars available in any mid-range american hotels. The fluorescent lighting in the bathroom, elegantly hidden, flutters wildly for a good 5 seconds before actually turning on. The gym (compact but functional, hidden in the basement) closes too early at 10pm. The breakfast (at E25) is very good but not exceptional, fruit selection is sub-par.
Nice touches: umbrellas available at the concierge (a must have item in Amsterdam), freshly squeezed orange juice at breakfast.
The hotel can be hard to find by car if one is not familiar with the city, even with GPS assistance. It's best to call for directions.
Highly recommended for location and personality (but watch your step in the bathroom!)