KimKim set us up for success

The Netherlands | May 20 - May 25, 2026

Do this! You feel like you are family here. Right in Central Amsterdam. Hotel des Arts in Amsterdam gave us a wonderful experience. The staff was fantastic and really wrapped it up with their hospitality. Despite the rooms not being as large as other places, the excellent service made up for it. I would recommend this hotel over and over.

Staff was less than friendly. No Breakfast. Good location and property is updated but didn't feel welcoming. The James Hotel Rotterdam appeared to be a great property with its newer, bigger rooms, but the staff was just not friendly. They were quite cold and unkind, which impacted our overall experience there. The accommodations were nice, but the hospitality left much to be desired.

The Amsterdam private guided historic city walk with Rudolph was fantastic. He's an incredible guide and really made the experience memorable. However, I wouldn't recommend doing it right after a long flight due to jet lag as it can be exhausting. It would have been perfect if scheduled later.

The Amsterdam private canal cruise with Maxim was enjoyable, but a bit redundant since we had already seen much of the city. Maxim is quite a character, best suited for an evening activity with drinks, not an 11 AM cruise. I would suggest taking the cruise before a walking tour, in a reversed order.

The Dutch countryside food & windmills tour offered a great food experience, but was lacking in terms of the windmills, which weren't accessible and felt too touristy. However, the food aspect was wonderful, especially visiting a butcher, a cheese maker, and the incredible dining experience, which was memorable and exceeded expectations.

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