Décor Canal House 

Delighted to have discovered this absolute gem of an apartment perfectly located in the historic city centre overlooking the Prinsengracht Canal. Our four night stay was great from start to finish and very good value for money. I haven't included any photos because what you see on the Decor and other websites is exactly what you get, namely a very comfortable, nicely decorated and furnished space featuring a bedroom, sitting area, kitchenette and bathroom, everything we needed. The room was warm and spotless (cleaned every day). The bed was large and very comfortable and we slept well. The kitchen had a handy kettle, microwave, dishwasher, cutlery, crockery, etc. The bathroom has a bath and shower and toilet. Hand and bath towels were also changed everyday. We prefer self-catering as we like the flexibility and freedom to come and go at our own pace and the Decor Canal House enabled us to do exactly that. There were plenty of food shops/supermarkets, etc nearby. Being British the only thing we brought from home were teabags! As the apartment is located in the rather upmarket Nine Streets area, there are many lovely shops to check out and spend a few euros in. The only thing that took us slightly by surprise (and that's partly because we haven't travelled abroad for a long time) was how digital Amsterdam is. We took some cash but more often than not found ourselves using Apps and Smartphone tech to pay for things and book things. We didn't get round to using the trams because Amsterdam is extremely walkable and we clocked up lots of steps. We had originally planned to do the touristy things, eg. museums, etc but actually ended up just exploring and relaxing because there is such a laid back atmosphere. Why rush around when you can take your time. People were very friendly and helpful, in particular Jonathan, the manager, and his superb housekeeping team who do an excellent job. Many thanks for a lovely break and all going well we hope to see you again in summer 2026.