Mercure Hotel Arthur Frommer

On a charming residential street within walking distance of the sights and the nightlife, this hotel, arranged around a courtyard, is an oasis of relaxation. A minute or two's stroll from the Amstelkerk, it's also in one of the nicest locations in town. Rooms, which occupy a series of attractive townhouses, are spacious and smart, though not overburdened with fancy extras. There's a cosy bar and attractive, black-and-white tiled public areas.