Rembrandtplein, as it sleeps
Rooms facing the square can be loud until three on Friday and Saturday nights, so a room at the back of the building makes a noticeable difference. Large hotels on the square have staffed lobbies and key-card lifts; meet her downstairs. Smaller hotels on the Utrechtsestraat and the Amstel may lock their doors after midnight, so pass the code or the night bell to her in the thread. The side streets near the Herengracht are quieter and full of rented apartments with shared entrances. Because nothing is worn during this booking, a warm room matters: close the windows, turn up the heating and take a hot shower while you wait. If you have been drinking on the square, switch to water; the hour is better with a clear head.