West Plaza Hotel

Set along the IJ River, this casual hotel is a 21-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal train station, 5 km from the Anne Frank House museum and 7 km from the Van Gogh Museum.

Warmly decorated rooms and suites come with tea and coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minibars. Most have balconies providing views of the river.

There's a restaurant offering open-air dining. Other amenities include a bar providing river views, a bakery, and an indoor pool with a deck and sunloungers, plus a spa and a sauna.