We received a very cheerful welcome, a guided tour of the beautiful rooms and garden, with useful chats about where and what we could do out and about, with recommendations for places to eat, etc. Breakfast was served at times of our request with fruit, yogurts, cereal, freshly baked rolls/croissants, etc. and the offer of eggs. It was wonderful to return to a peaceful haven each evening having spent the day touring Amsterdam's markets, Rijksmuseum and other places of interest. We used the buses, trams and free ferry from Central Station to NDSA and found the 3 day travel pass exceptionally good value. Would highly recommend.