This hotel is located at the heart of Amsterdam near to the Dam. The Kalverstraat with its abundance of shops is nearby as are renowned tourist attractions such as the Royal Palace and Madame Tussaud's. The surrounding area is littered with international restaurants, bars and coffee shops. It is just a stone's throw to the main railway station and the nearest tram stop. The Indoor ski centre Spaarnwoude is just 10 km west of Amsterdam and it is just 15 km to the beach, the North Sea and Schiphol airport. The city hotel was built in 2004 beside a main road and comprises 30 rooms on 6 floors of which 6 are singles and 24 are doubles. The hotel's facilities include a pleasant lobby with 24-hour reception, a safe and lifts. Dining options include a café as well as an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with a separate non-smoking area. Internet access is also available. The functional rooms come with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, a hi-fi stereo system and Internet access. In addition, they contain their own safe, central heating as well as being carpeted. A breakfast buffet is available every morning.