Pestana Amsterdam Riverside

The hotel has an overall cozy and comfortable vibe, consisting of two adjacent old buildings (one over a century old, which used to be the Amsterdam archives) connected by a corridor on the 2nd floor. The front desk is located on the 2nd floor, accessible via exterior stairs; guests with mobility issues can enter through the ground floor of the north annex (conference center) and take the elevator (you'll need a bellhop to open the door for you). Rooms are of moderate size, clean, and tidy, with adjustable heating and cooling (quite common in Dutch star-rated hotels). Breakfast is quite rich, and food is replenished promptly. The staff are all very friendly. Due to an extended stay, when communicating with the front desk, I noticed that Ctrip's room type names didn't match the hotel's actual terminology—Ctrip really needs to align these with the hotel! The hotel is just across the street from the canal, about a ten-minute walk to the nearest subway station (you have to walk across a bridge and take a detour), while the nearest tram stop is a 6-7 minute walk away. There are plenty of restaurants and supermarkets just one block west of the hotel, making daily life very convenient. Complimentary water is provided in eco-friendly paper cartons. Downside: There is no light in the room's seating area, only LED strip lighting on the ceiling above the bed, which makes it a bit dim. I hope they can improve the room lighting.

The hotel is wonderful. From the very first moment, the service at the front desk is excellent. The room was great, and the bed was spectacular and very comfortable (which is hard to find in hotels these days). The room came with a pod coffee machine, some amenities, and good climate control (the only minor downside was that the heating was a bit noisy). It features a gym with a few Technogym machines and weights, as well as a mini spa with a sauna, Turkish bath, and a small pool. Highly recommended!

Nice and quite comfortable, good breakfast. The spa area is a bit cramped and honestly nothing special. The price is a bit too high for the property.

A nice heritage hotel! It's very pleasant to take a walk along both sides of the river in the morning. Very clean rooms and comfortable beds. It maintains a good standard, though the location is a bit far from the center—about a 30-minute walk. However, the scenery around the Amstel River nearby is also quite nice.

The hotel's location is better, and the service is also very good.