Sir Adam Hotel
Not every Amsterdam local loves the blocky and tourist-trappy A'DAM tower, which stands across the River IJ from Amsterdam Centraal station. That's mostly because its upper floors house an overpriced panoramic restaurant and a silly swing-based thrill ride. But the lower floors are better, and home to a dusky boutique hotel with wide water views. From the big, soft beds, guests can survey old Amsterdam from above—an unusual view in this town. This boutique hotel, which operates as part of the Marriott network, wants to be known for its hipness; the huge multilevel lobby doubles as a hangout zone, arcade, restaurant, and bar that serve late into the night. Some of Sir Adam's schtick is a little outdated (every room is equipped with a turntable and a Gibson guitar, and there are no USB charging ports) and the solid exposed-beam concrete construction is little too post-industrial. But that construction makes for notably well-insulated and quiet rooms. The hotel is located directly across the water from the main part of Amsterdam, but don't let the crossing scare you. A free 3-minute ferry runs every 5 minutes 24 hrs. around the clock to and from Centraal station, and from there, you can catch nearly any tram or train you need (including a one-seat ride to the airport). So in fact, the Sir Adam is far more convenient than it looks, and riding the ferry with your commuting Dutch cohorts will become a treasured part of your stay.
Warning: After our last stay, the front desk attempted to charge us for minibar items we did not use, so scrutinize your bill.
Not every Amsterdam local loves the blocky and tourist-trappy A'DAM tower, which stands across the River IJ from Amsterdam Centraal station. That's mostly because its upper floors house an overpriced panoramic restaurant and a silly swing-based thrill ride. But the lower floors are better, and home to a dusky boutique hotel with wide water views. From the big, soft beds, guests can survey old Amsterdam from above—an unusual view in this town. This boutique hotel, which operates as part of the Marriott network, wants to be known for its hipness; the huge multilevel lobby doubles as a hangout zone, arcade, restaurant, and bar that serve late into the night. Some of Sir Adam's schtick is a little outdated (every room is equipped with a turntable and a Gibson guitar, and there are no USB charging ports) and the solid exposed-beam concrete construction is little too post-industrial. But that construction makes for notably well-insulated and quiet rooms. The hotel is located directly across the water from the main part of Amsterdam, but don't let the crossing scare you. A free 3-minute ferry runs every 5 minutes 24 hrs. around the clock to and from Centraal station, and from there, you can catch nearly any tram or train you need (including a one-seat ride to the airport). So in fact, the Sir Adam is far more convenient than it looks, and riding the ferry with your commuting Dutch cohorts will become a treasured part of your stay.
Warning: After our last stay, the front desk attempted to charge us for minibar items we did not use, so scrutinize your bill.
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