"How did it strike you on arrival?Located just a short walk from Centraal Station, the ultra-modern glass building that is Room Mate Aitana glitters on an island in the middle of the Ij River. This is an ideal hotel for both design-lovers and youthful business travelers. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.The bright rooms benefit from natural light pouring through the floor-to-ceiling windows with expansive city or harbor views. The decor is almost all white, save for swaths of monochromatic color in the form of designer chairs, throw rugs, long drapery, and headboards featuring geometric patterns. Anything stand out about other services and features?The Aitana Lounge Bar offers 50 types of beer and regular tasting sessions to go with them. Also choose from 10 different gin and tonics. Another perk: the extensive gym is open 24 hours a day. Bottom line: worth it, and why?A playful yet business-like hotel that offers value combined with modern convenience, all by Centraal Station." - Meredith Bethune
