Amsterdam hotels with charm

QUESTION: I am planning to visit Amsterdam for a second time. On my first trip I stayed in the Hilton Hotel for a conference and would appreciate suggestions on hotels that have more character and charm. - Eldrid Martin

ANSWER: Recommendations are always very personal, so one can only hope that your tastes and requirements are similar to the experts I consulted. For a centrally located hotel, you can try Miauw Suites (Hartenstraat 36, www.miauw.com, from 145 Euros) or a bed and breakfast near the Anne Frank House, Canal House (Keizersgracht 148, www.canalhouse.com, from 145 Euros). For something very different, stay at Hotel De Filosoof (Anna van den Vondelstraat 6; www.hotelfilosoof.nl; from 95 Euros). All the rooms feature different philosophical and cultural themes. For a funky and fun place to stay, Hotel V has 24 bright rooms - each with a lyric on the wall (Victorieplein 42, www.hotelv.nl, from 80 Euro single and Euro 120 double).