I had a business trip arranged to Amsterdam for the IBC Conference, and after initially being sent to a low-grade hotel with very inflated prices I decided to find another option. As people that know me, I like my hotels and will send extra time researching and finding a good deal if I can stay somewhere nice! Tripadvisor is my friend!

After some googling I stumbled across AirBNB, and after further searching I found David’s House. I have always had an aversion to B&B, so I was a little skeptical but it looked better than the hotel!

I was about to be proven totally wrong about the whole B&B experience!

David has a lovely house, and if I could say one thing then it’s location, location, location. I cannot think of a more perfect place to be located, right in the center of the craziness that is Amsterdam, but in a room so quiet! The room was of a standard as good as any 5 star hotel I have stayed in. Even had an honor mini bar! The bathroom / wet room had a rain shower. I believe that David has 2 on-suite rooms in this house (maybe more), and he lives upstairs.

I had my own key, which opened the front door which led up a single flight of stairs. I never met anyone else while I was there. I was offered a breakfast basket, but I declined as I always met with colleagues for coffee. I could come and go without all the hassle you sometimes get in hotels! The room was also very bright, with large windows. It was a hot weekend in Amsterdam (27c) and I had no problems as there was large fan and you could open the external windows.

I go to Amsterdam about once or twice a year, and if available I will definitely be staying again! Thank you David for a great stay!

I am also planning a couple more trips and will use AirBNB again! I told far too many people of my AirBNB experience at IBC, who unlike me had been sent to very poor hotels!