Always good to stay somewhere different. We stayed for Amsterdam Marathon. Ten minute walk to Amstel station for 15 mins tram to start. Perfect. The boat was fine for three adults and could've fitted a fourth if needed. Two will sleep in single kids beds but they are fine. Merlijn was there to meet us and explained all we needed to know. Oh and the river is OK to swim in in October. But not for long :-) Recommended.