Swissotel Amsterdam boasts an excellent location in central Amsterdam, within walking distance to pretty much every major sight the city has to offer. Sitting right on the lively Dam Square, this four-star bolthole is surrounded by a wealth of trendy bars, restaurants and shopping boutiques. Amsterdam itself is an achingly cool mix of world-renowned museums like the Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum, quaint, canal-hugging townhouses and of course the extensive network of cafes and bars.

The facilities

The restaurant, Dam Plaza, serves International fare and opens out onto a terrace during warmer months. There's an adjoining bar area for cocktails and hot drinks. The fitness centre is small but well-equipped, and is open exclusively for hotel guests. There's plentiful business facilities, including three meeting rooms and a business centre.

The rooms

Each of Swissotel Amsterdam's 109 guestrooms is contemporary in style, in keeping with the communal areas. All are non-smoking, and feature king-size beds (or twins on request), a Nespresso coffee maker, high-speed LAN and wifi connection (for an additional fee) and a flat-screen television.