I will be in Amsterdam in May for the first time. Looking for hotel suggestions and best areas to stay

We stayed at these apartments which were walking distance to almost everything and had a view on the Prinsengracht canal. The apartments were very clean and the location was excellent. I had searched for something with a canal view for a real feel of Amsterdam.
http://www.prinsenhuis.nl/

You don't mention your budget- it would help narrow suggestions. That said-

http://www.sevenbridgeshotel.nl/cms/

http://www.pulitzeramsterdam.com/

Hey txhomes, those apartments are lovely! Thank you for sharing.

What price range are you seeking?

zoecat,

I'm finally going to visit Amsterdam. I know you have great taste from the Italy forum. The sevenbridgeshotel looks great! I assume the lower cost rooms are the garden rooms? Are the canal rooms quiet enough for a light sleeper? Looks like a great location too.
Any other recs?

Thanks!

We have rented a 2-bedroom apartment from Museum Quarter City Apartments for four people for four days next week. Great price, great communication with the owners.