BOAT&CO, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Located in a trendy, newly-developed residential area in the Western Docklands away from the bustle, it's great if you want some quiet and to be surrounded by water, but you'll need to allow time to get to the centre: a ten-minute walk to a bus stop for a ten-minute journey to Centraal Station, and a 45-minute journey to Museumplein. You can enjoy waterside walks amongst newly constructed contemporary buildings and those still being constructed.

By train: the Eurostar goes direct from London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal. The hotel is under a 15-minute taxi ride from the station. Book trains to Amsterdam.

By plane: direct flights from London and Manchester take around 1 hour 15 minutes. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from Schiphol airport and a 10-minute drive from central station. Parking costs €25 per day. Book flights to Amsterdam.

The majestic style of this contemporary hotel is apparent as soon as you walk into the huge lobby, restaurant and bar area. It's exhilarating, with its three-storey high wall of glass on one side, a concrete ceiling, mustard walls above modern wooden panelling and colourful 1950s-style furniture.

The young staff are friendly and helpful. There's a restaurant, bar, workstation, fitness centre and gym. As many guests stay a while, there is a launderette on site. Bicycles are available for hire.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Garden
• Fitness centre
• Spa
• On-site parking
• Free Wi-Fi

There are only apartments at this hotel, from studios to penthouse lofts, with lounge and dining areas and well-equipped kitchenettes. An earthy terracotta and green colour scheme is offset by wooden rugged floors and colourful velvet and leather chairs and sofas.

Room types: Studio Apartment, One-bedroom Apartment, Two-bedroom Apartment, Family Apartment, Waterfront Penthouse

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, kitchenette, Nespresso machine, living room, dining/work table, TV, free Wi-Fi

Dishes are healthy with a modern twist, such as breakfasts featuring cinnamon oatmeal porridge, or salmon and avocado on toast.

Restaurant Vessel: chic hangout with terrace. Local produce, seasonal ingredients. All-day dining, open daily. Lunch set menu from €39, dinner set menu from €45.