The Hoxton, Amsterdam

Set in storied canal houses, this chic, contemporary hotel is a 6-minute walk from the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, 7 minutes' walk from the Anne Frank House and 2 km from the Van Gogh Museum. Stylish rooms have quirky modern furnishings, brass chandeliers and timber floors, plus flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and packed breakfast bags. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas and/or canal views; some have opulent themed decor. A top-floor attic room adds an in-room claw-foot tub. A colorful, laid-back restaurant features vintage furniture, plush sofas and a retractable roof, and there's a hip lobby lounge with a photo booth.