The venue for John and Yoko's 1969 'Bed in for peace', this V shaped canal front hotel mirrors the symmetrical Berlage architecture of its exclusive Amsterdam district, one kilometre from Vondelpark.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is a 25 minute drive, 15 kilometres away.

In winter months guests can sink into leather armchairs and warm up in front of the fire of the hotel bar overlooking the marina. During warmer times the garden offers a canopied sun terrace and lawn, where guests and locals enjoy drinks and barbecues with views over the canal. As well as an onsite hair salon, a boutique provides a range of designer clothing, and there is also a gift shop. The adjoining health club is open to guests (surcharge) and includes a gym, sauna and Turkish steam room. There is secure parking onsite (surcharge).

The Hilton Amsterdam's restaurant, Roberto's, serves Italian dishes, fish and seafood specialities and Sunday brunches. Coffees, pastries and sandwiches are available in the Issimo café.

There are four golf courses and two driving ranges within 15 kilometres of the hotel. The two public courses are open to anyone, and members of British clubs can also play at the private clubs.

The Hilton Hotel Amsterdam has 280 air conditioned guestrooms spread over 10 floors. décor is light and cheery with contemporary beech wood furnishings, and beds with duvets and Egyptian cotton sheets. A pillow menu is offered, and amenities include desks with direct dial phones, wireless Internet, tea/coffee making facilities, minibars, and 21 inch flatscreen TVs with pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tubs, hair dryers, and soap menus.

Guests can order picnic baskets and hire bicycles from the hotel reception. It is just a short ride from the Hilton Amsterdam to the Vodelpark (one kilometre away), a peaceful expanse of green where Amsterdammers enjoy picnics accompanied by open air concerts and theatre over the summer months.