Boutique hotel Estherea is housed in a row of 17th century buildings on the Singel, Amsterdam’s oldest major canal and part of the ring of canals added to the official UNESCO World Heritage list in 2010. Dam square, the central railway station, the main shopping area, museums, theatres and night life are all within walking distance. The rich, colourful interior includes woollen carpets, crystal chandeliers, mahogany panelling, luxurious fabrics, extravagant wallpapers, flowers, plants and fish.