"Each of its rooms has a different shape, style, and modern decor, and with rooms of various classes, the hotel straddles all categories except "Very Expensive"." Full review

"Some rooms are so inscrutable that visitors seeking old-style luxury may prefer to gawk here but sleep elsewhere." Full review

"There is nowhere like the Lloyd, which cannot be ­categorised... it’s cheap, it’s pricey, it’s funky, it’s stylish." Full review

"A former holding-area home for immigrants, this bohemian hotel is well suited to its current quirky incarnation as an offbeat design showcase." Full review

"Located in the trendy Eastern Docklands neighborhood, this quirky, design-centric hotel is a mix of 117 accommodations." Full review

"This hotel and “cultural embassy” offers everything from one- to five-star accommodation, and all kinds of arts events."

"Situated in the up-and-coming Oosterdok district, this former workers’ hostel has been renovated to become Amsterdam’s coolest hotel."

"This former youth prison has been re-invented as one- to five-star accommodation complete with a new 'cultural embasssy'." Full review

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"Beautiful 19th century hotel with a good restaurant and place to work." Full review

"Near the station, a neoclassical 19C luxury hotel and extension dating from the 1980s."

"The proprietors' idea is to give guests a five-star hotel at four-star rates -- and a great location." Full review

"This tall, elegant building opposite Centraal Station has been one of the city’s best hotels for years."

"Set on a prominent corner with a distinct cupola, this is usually the first hotel people exiting Centraal Station lay their eyes on." Full review

"Rooms themselves are of a good size, and come with all the expected trappings. A big plus is the excellent health club and pool, both open to non-guests for a fee." Full review