Check this out before you check-in:

Wetlandssafari - A must to do

Visit Holland - Check this out before you leave!

Amsterdam Festivals - Amsterdam Festivals

Amsterdam Hotlinks - for information, tips, routemaps and what's more about Amsterdam

Amsterdam - Official website of the city of Amsterdam

Uitlijn - The most complete 'going out' calendar of Amsterdam (dutch only, but worth checking out)

Boomchicago - get to know the Dutch better in a great comical show made by foreigners living in Amsterdam!

The best shops in town!!! www.theninestreets.com

Practical information

NS - Dutch Rail (check on timetable from and to the airport)
Schiphol - Amsterdam International Airport (to check on arrival and departure times)
Lonely Planet Netherlands
Lonely Planet Amsterdam

Musea

Amsterdam museums - Guide to 33 museums

Van Gogh Museum - Van Gogh...
Rijksmuseum - Rembrandt etc.
Stedelijk Museum - Modern Art

Clubs (close to the hotel):

Paradiso - The most well-known club in Holland - live music
Melkweg (Milkyway) - live music, photo galary, dance studio, cinema, tea room