Originally Posted by bdnyc

There are on-site hotels at AMS Schiphol, the Hilton is my favorite -- just a short walk through the hamster tube at the ticketing area. Sings are excellent and info desks will direct you. I think there's a Sheraton too.

Other (cheaper) hotels are just offsite with frequent van service. If you like, consider a later connection the next day and enjoy a trip into the city. Local trains leave from a station just below the ticketing area and it's a 20 min ride to Amsterdam Centraal Station.

The Schiphol Hilton, like so many AMS hotels, is a bit expensive, and the breakfast will cost you your life savings but the hotel it is definitely convenient. With moving walkways you can walk from gate to hotel (depending on which gate, of course) in 10-15 minutes.

Warm complimentary breakfast is served in the KLM lounges if you're BE or Plat Plus, or have an old Northwest Worldclub card.