The hotel is at a great location, only 3 minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station, and has lots of restaurant options around it. It’s also within walking distance to many attractions. However, the convenient location also means lots of noise at night. Bring good ear plugs or you’ll have a front row seat to every word tourists say outside your window. There is an abundance of foot traffic in the area 24/7, so you won’t get a wink of sleep. My room was not even on the ground floor but it was still very loud throughout the night. The shower is not a separate area in the bathroom so water will run everywhere. You have to hand in your room keys whenever you leave the hotel, which can be good or bad. The staff is mostly courteous, but one of the older gentleman talked to me like I’m an imbecile (probably because I am a woman of colour). His words were neutral but the tone was a little condescending and he explained everything super slow as if I am incapable of processing English words spoken at a normal speed. He doesn’t speak like that to other Caucasian customers per my observation. Other than that, it was a good value stay.