Hotel Flipper Amsterdam

The staff was EXCELLENT! They were always available and willing to help in any way. They were also very knowledgeable about the city and sights. I came back to my room multiple times thinking " I can't believe how polite and nice the staff is here" Breakfast was decent. Meat, toast, fruit, cereal, coffee, tea, orange juice…. While having a drink at a local pub, a local Amsterdamer commented that he has lived across the street from the Hotel Flipper for many years. He said he likes the neighborhood very much and has always thought highly of the hotel. I thought the location was perfect for us. It is very close to the #4 tram line (about 5-7 min ride to Dam Square). We liked how it was outside the downtown traffic, noise, and crowds but was still very close to everything. The hotel is just off a main street that has ample restaurants, corner market stores, flower shops, coffee shops (quieter then the ones downtown), pubs, and other things. From Central Station, the cab ride (2 people, 4 bags) was over 21 euro. From our hotel to the Schiphol airport (same people and bags) was 25 euro. Use Schiphol express cab service, they charge per Km not minute. Overall, I would recommend Hotel Flipper to anyone visiting Amsterdam.