A real gem, if you know what you are looking at. A rather large establishment, but only a fraction of the rooms are used. Very nice public areas. The hotel is directly on a highly-used canal, and makes for an outstanding place to watch the continuous boat parade, boats from rowboats to huge cargo barges. Our room looked out at the canal. Things were clean. Beds were good and comfortable. We were advised not to see what is on the menu, but to talk with the chef, and see what he feels like cooking. No disapointments there either. Think 1950. But a very stylish 1950. Not for everyone. We enjoyed it very much.