At the last minute I booked an Amsterdam getaway through expedia (£250 pp flights with KLM and 2 nights at Hilton in exec queen suite with brekky incl) and it was great!

I was a tad concerned at how far out of the centre the Hilton seemed at first, but living in the thick of it in London every day meant the peace and quiet the location of the Hilton offered was definitely appreciated, especially once we had the opportunity to explore around the area to Vondel Park which is stunning and only 5 mins on foot! Being able to wander down and perch by the canal directly out the front of the hotel of a morning in the sunshine was a perfect way to start the day as was the amazing stepped tce for a drink in the evening. An idyllic location indeed.

The Hilton was exactly what you might expect from a prestige worldclass hotel chain. The service was friendly (though don't assume you can get the free bikes they claim - the hotel only has 4 available!) and the room was large with a supremely comfy bed. We were impressed with the pillow menu allowing you to order your favourite type as was the case with the soap menu - a nice touch!

The breakfast was amazing - the full works from pastries and crepes to fresh fruit, eggs as you like them, other hot goodies and fresh juices galore. I also liked the fact that it was on from 7am-11am meant that spending a little extra time in those comfy beds was achievable.

Overall a great stay. They were fab in accomodating our late check out and high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail throughout the stay.

My daughter-in-law and myself have just returned from a 4 day stay at the Hilton to celebrate my 60th birthday. It was our first trip to Amsterdam and we used the local transport as recommended on TripAdviser Reviews - it was great fun!! Train from airport and Tram 16 - easy.

We arrived at 1am due to our flight being delayed and had booked directly on the hotel website making use of their 'special offers' but were upgraded to an Executive Suite on arrival at no extra cost. The room was very clean, comfy beds, bathroom marvellous and a magnificent view of Amsterdam from the 8th Floor.

We made use of the Espresso Bar in the mornings, the terrace for sundowners after long days in the City and ate at Roberto's (restaurant inside hotel) for my celebration birthday meal.

What a night we had in Roberto's - we were made welcome immediately, the food was delicious and the ambience marvellous - the Staff were exceptional - what fun we had! Highly recommended.

We enjoyed coming back to the Hilton in the suburbs after the hustle, bustle and noise in the City - peace.

Thank you Hilton for a marvellous birthday weekend and ALL your Staff are polite, knowledgable and very friendly.....will certainly visit you again soon.

The Amsterdam Hilton is in a picturesque canal setting, a short walk to Vondelpark and the Museumplein. The hotel itself has a subdued atmosphere that is a welcome counterpoint to a day of sightseeing in the often frenetic streets of Amsterdam.

The hotel interior is tastefully elegant and updated. The central feature of the lobby is the inviting panoramic window wall opposite the front entrance that invites you for a cocktail on the canal-side terrace, overlooking the Hilton Marina (exhorbitant prices notwithstanding). The terrace is worth the "price of admission" if just to relax as the afternoon winds down.

The rooms were nicely furnished, of reasonable size. The beds, really comfortable, and the pillow and soap menus, a nice touch. We had two rooms, a canal view and a "boulevard" view...get the canal view if you can. It's a wonderful treat that gets you in the mood for sightseeing in the city.

I've read many negative views of the exterior architecture. Yes, the building looks a bit anachronistic and a little out-of-place in its early-60's design, but if you really look at it, it is a very clean design that hearkens back to an era full of potential and possibility. The building's architect, Hugh Aart Maaskant, is actually of some renown, and staying in the hotel a few days will allow you to appreciate its functionality and beauty.

We were upgraded to an executive room, as Diamond members. Their top-floor lounge is really a glass-walled penthouse that affords fabulous views on three sides of Amsterdam. Both the breakfast and the cocktail hour food selections were well-stocked. The evening bar was stocked with all standard liquors, mixers and beers. The wine selection included free-flowing, very tasty, italian sparkling wine (very dry, which I like). My 19 year-old son developed a taste for champagne while there! The only down-side of the lounge is it is closed in the afternoons. Also, the attendants, though very accommodating and responsive, are not the concieriege, so you can't rely on them for ticket purchases or a wealth of local recommendations; however the concierge downstairs was very helpful on that score. (Get museum tickets from them to avoid lines).

The health club is connected and privately owned. Gold/Diamond members get free access, though. Good equipment, unisex spa facilities.

As for location, yes the hotel is not at city center, or, really even a comfortable walking distance, but the tram service is so good, who cares? And I actually enjoy using public transportation like that, as it puts you in closer touch with the local community. Three tram lines are close-by and get you to essential parts of the city: 16, 2 and 5.

Beethovenstraat--a shopping area--is just a short walk away from the hotel. I'd suggest a walk down this street to get a glimpse of a less-touristy side of Amsterdam. There's a cafe--Fidelieo--2 or 3 blocks south of Apollolaan, on Bethovenstraat, that serves excellent food, has an outdoor cafe, and is open late (the only eating place neaby--includng the hotel--that I found open past 11 pm).

Some local recommendations:

--Van Gogh Museum is excellent, but get tickets in advance.
--Ann Frank House is a must. I went 30 minutes before opening and there were maybe 40 people in front of me...got in within 5 minutes of opening. Later in day, lines are crazy.
--The Holland Casino is fun if you want to try a bit of gambling. Look fo local "tourist" magazines or brochures for free admittance coupons...otherwise you'll pay 3.50 euros to enter. Bring your passport too (drivers license does not work!).
--Go to a pancake house and get pancakes and/or waffels. We tried De Carrousel across the canal from the Heineken Brewery, and were very pleased.
--Enjoy the street performances on the Leidseplein and other areas (don't forget to tip), and then for shopping/souvineirs, walk from Leidseplein to Klaverstraat to Dam Square. You can make a detour to the Red Light District, if that's on your to-do list.
--See Boom Chicago comedy club. Its very much reminiscent off Second City in Chicago, and--I though--the comedy was actually a little better.

From the airport you can take the train to Centraal Station, then 16 Tram to (nearby) the hotel. Taxi is about $40 euros to hotel.

What a wonderful hotel. Every element about our stay at the Amsterdam Hilton was excellent. Got a fantastic rate on a 3rd party website. We were a party of 3, and even though the hotel for the most part is a two to a room property, they gladly acommodated our third person at no cost. We checked in at 9AM, and were greeted by wonderful, friendly, polite and effecient staff. Even though check in was not until the afternoon, they managed to have our room ready by 9:45! Thank you! The room was big enough with a fantastic bed. Bathroom was huge and totally comfortable. The shower was incredible. There could be a complaint made about the location. You are not in central Amsterdam, however...........the trams which are only a five minute walk to, put you in Central Amsterdam in around 10-15 minutes. The hotel is located in a quiet and charming area that actually makes you glad you stayed there. There are many very nice local restaurants within walking distance if you choose not to head to central Amsterdam. This is a great hotel with staff who remind you of what people used to be like when customer service was the most important thing. Stay here with complete and utter confidence!!