This is a good place to stay for a weekend in Amsterdam. The building itself is home to many students, which gives it a more lively feel. It is very modern and clean, and the room itself was nice. The staff were always available, making check-in and check-out extremely easy. They also let us store our luggage with them for several hours after check-out, so we didn't have to walk around with our bags before our flight. The location is good, it should be noted that it is probably a 30 minute walk (we walk somewhat fast, though) to the Palace and other attractions in the city-centre. But the walk itself is very pretty and safe, you cross through many of the canals and local streets.