This beautiful accommodation is located on the Herengracht, one of Amsterdam's most beautiful canals. Built in 1743, this historic monument house is ideally situated on the Herengracht near the corner of one of the 9 Streets, just 2 minutes walk from Amsterdam's famous flower market and 5 minutes from the Leidseplein. This is the very centre of old Amsterdam, within easy walking distance to all major tourist sites.

On the first floor (second floor American) you will find the main living area of the apartment. To the right of the landing is the lovely living room with a wonderful, and always entertaining view of the Herengracht. This room has a comfortable sofa and chairs, coffee / side tables, reading lamps, cable TV, DVD and CD players.

To the left of the landing is the eat-in kitchen and the garden terrace. The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric, ceramic cook-top, separate oven, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffeemaker and all the necessary pots, pans, cutlery, utensils and tableware needed to prepare and enjoy a meal. The kitchen table is large enough for 6 people to eat comfortably.

From the kitchen you can step out the back door to the large garden terrace where guests may sit and read, perhaps write a postcard or two. You might also choose to have your coffee or tea on the terrace, or perhaps a bottle of wine, weather permitting! The large kitchen windows open onto the terrace so that you can enjoy the garden from indoors or outdoors.

Also on this floor is a old-fashioned pull-chain toilet with a hand-basin.

On the second floor are two spacious bedrooms equipped with a queen size beds, bedside tables and reading lamps.

The first bedroom has a beautiful chest of drawers and a comfortable chair to sit by the window and enjoy the canal view.

The second bedroom overlooks the charming garden terrace and has a large antique wardrobe and an Indonesian bench.

The full bathroom is located on the landing between the two rooms and has a bath, separate shower, toilet and hand basin.

Up the slightly steeper and curved staircase to the third floor you will find the third bedroom and second complete bathroom, this one with toilet, hand basin and shower. Also on the landing is a open wardrobe for hanging clothes.

This third bedroom has a wonderful view of the ever-changing Dutch sky in addition to it's view of the garden terrace below. It has a double bed, night tables with reading lamps, a dresser and a comfortable chair.

Also located on the third floor is the laundry room where you will find the washing machine, dryer, vacumn cleaner and the iron and ironing board.

Wireless internet is available. Pre-paid mobile phones are available for guest's use, with advance notice. Ventilators / fans for each room are provided in hot weather.

Additional Booking Conditions:

• This property has a non-smoking policy throughout, apart from the external areas such as the terrace.
  
  
• Please note that children under the age of 10 years are not permitted to stay in this apartment.
  
  
• As with most hotels, on arrival you will be asked to settle the balance of the booking charge in full.
  
  
• A minimum stay of 4 nights will apply during Easter,Queen´s Day. There is a 5 night minimum stay across the New Year and a minimum of 6 nights during the IBC conference period in September.
  
  
• Upon arrival you will be asked to pay the balance of the booking charge in full and in euro cash. Credit cards andTravelers Cheques are not accepted for the balance payment. In addition you will need to provide a security deposit by presenting a credit card and signing a damages agreement.
  
  
• In the event of cancellation, your initial booking deposit will be non-refundable.
  
  
• If you cancel within 42 days of your arrival date you will be charged a further 30% of the total rental cost.
  
  
• If you cancel within 21 days of your arrival date, or do not show, you will be charged the full amount of your rental cost.