Holiday Inn - the niu, Fender Amsterdam by IHG  

On Cruquiuseiland at the Amsterdam harbor in Amsterdam East, this eco-certified 4-star waterfront hotel is a short drive from Heineken Experience, Dam Square and the Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 24.5 km away.

Industrial-chic décor fills 245 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, laptop-compatible safes and private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Some rooms add sitting areas and harbor views, and the on-site café features floor-to-ceiling windows over the water.

Complimentary wireless internet, tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine keep things easy. The hotel offers a banquet hall, a hip bar/workspace and a daily complimentary reception—plus many rooms wake up to harbor light and breezes.

24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Banquet facilities and a bar/workspace suit business-city travelers.

A laid-back café/restaurant with harbor views and a snack bar/deli serve casual bites and drinks. Buffet breakfasts are available on weekdays and weekends for a fee, and a daily complimentary reception provides evening mingling.