We really enjoyed our stay at the Jan Luyken. The whole vibe is friendly, without being intrusive. The idea is to use the hotel as if it's your own home. Once you check in, everything is free for the taking--coffees, drinks, snacks, cake, whatever is out. There are varied places to settle--the dining room, the library, the lovely garden. Our room was very large, with a lovely bathroom and a great bed. I was traveling with a broken leg and they couldn't have been more helpful, even putting temporary grab bars in the tub to make it safer for me. One small quibble--there were multiple lamps, but the bulbs were so low that I could not have read a book in there. Decor is quirky, but fun. The location is great--five minutes' walk from the Van Gogh Museum, a couple more to the Rijksmuseum, seven minutes to a great canal ride (thanks, Captain Jack!), and close to many nice restaurants. Everyone on the desk could not have been more warm and helpful. Loved this place!