It is fantastic to sit in the room and look out over the canal, which is right a bed-level. The room is bright, clean and comfortable. Great location with easy access to the museums. Convenient grocery store near by and places to eat and drink just a block away. Also close to the street car. The BEST part is the roof top deck. Relax on the deck in the evening with some wine and just enjoy the parade of boats going right by. Everyone is so nice and just enjoying themselves. That was one of the best parts about being in Amsterdam: people watching and bird watching on the canal. Life's simple pleasures...