Johan Cruyff, Holland's most celebrated Dutch footballer, is also famous for his favourite saying: ‘Every advantage has its disadvantage’. This robust chunk of Art Nouveau and Art Deco has an unbeatable central location on Leidseplein, but this, of course, means that street and nightlife noises are also part and parcel of a night at the American Hotel. There's little point in describing all 175 rooms as most are individually decorated, but you can be sure that all make use of the latest fads and trends in accommodation design. We especially appreciated the extra-long beds. Skip the expensive taxi from Schiphol Airport and take bus No.197, which will get you here for only €5.