We stayed at the Renaissance on Marriott rewards points. It was very close to the Dam Square and red light district and walking distance from all places we wanted to see. Monday in Amsterdam was overcast but dry. When we left for the airport on Tuesday there was bright sunshine, frost on the windows and ice film on the lakes. In warmer weather we'd stay longer in The Netherlands. After 3 weeks in Europe it was quite a change to be back to shorts, t shirts and air conditioning.
Jim