Amsterdam has, of course, plenty of places to stay. You can choose from thrifty accommodation right up to millionaire class hospitality. But to day we thought we'd concentrate not on the mega-cheap or the mega-luxurious, just the smart and (dare we say it) trendy kind of places.

Hotel Vondel - a very smart looking hotel, firmly in the boutique category. Situated within very easy reach of the main nightlife areas and handy for the centre of town. See some pics and get more info at: http://www.hotelvondel.nl/site/index.php




Another real beauty, the Dylan Amsterdam, is also situated in just the right place if you want to be close (but not too close) to all the action of Holland's biggest and most exciting city. With its imposing entranceway and its brilliantly designed rooms, this is one place that will make you feel like you're in a movie.


The CitizenM hotel at Schiphol is one of those new breed of hotels that are futuristic but at the same time reassuringly good quality. CitizenM's well designed website is a good sign, as is its high rating on Trip Advisor. Another interestung point to note is that in each room is a Philips design touchscreen moodpad. Basically a remote control not just for the telly but the entire room: lighting, blinds, heating, etc. Awesome :)

I love the idea of staying at a hotel in an airport - but can Schiphol really be classed as an airport or should it be classed as a city in its own right? You could concievably visit Holland and never actually leave Schiphol - it's got that much to offer.