"How did it strike you on arrival?The spartan exterior, save for a single neon side reading "and breathe" that peeks out from the green facade, belies the stylish decor inside. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.Sleek yet cozy decor peppered with calming shades of blue and dark wood furniture. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies?Marie-Stella-Maris soaps and lotions, and gold-plated door knockers shaped like bees, dragonflies, and butterflies bring the charm, while coffee table art books are stylish and entertaining. Room service and food: Worth it?Downstairs, the restaurant Wyers serves elevated comfort food with a Dutch twist, like the Little Monster Burger, with two patties topped with pickles and smothered in young Gouda cheese and caramelized onions for about $16. Anything stand out about other services and features?Guests are welcome to relax in the swing sets hanging in the lobby's courtyard. Or pop into House Bar, located inside a former home that dates back to 1645, for an expertly crafted drink. Bottom line: worth it, and why?It's the first Kimpton hotel to open in Europe, and the location is one of the most convenient in Amsterdam—just a short walk from Centraal Station." - Meredith Bethune
