Occupying a building with a listed Art Noveau façade, this well-known hotel is centrally located on Leidseplein and has its own boat landing station on one of Amsterdam's canals. Amsterdam offers not only plenty of shopping opportunities, such as designer shops but also restaurants, many sights of interest, cultural venues, galleries and nightclubs.

The hotel was built in 1902. 14 junior suites, 2 suites, 16 single rooms and 148 double rooms are located on 6 storeys and can be reached by lift. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access is provided to guests. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops as well. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Other services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, room service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.