So you want a nice close in hotel in a very expensive hotel city that has a lift and is not all that expensive? Maybe a 4 star.

Easy

Priceline NYOP bidding. For Amsterdam its a no-brainer.

The number of NYOP hotels within the 4* level is quite small. Easy to check them out before you bid.

And for many dates you can score a 4 star for $100 or less. My last win was for $69 a night in a great hotel----but wins that low are ancient history.

I do not like to push other sites but Tripadvisor Amsterdam forum follows this issue all the time. They have many threads on this topic that might be of some help.

The hotels that show up the most often at the 4 star level?

NH Amsterdam Centre

Movenpick

EDITED: NH Carlton

NH Carnasa

Rennissance

Now and then (very rarely) another will show but these are the more likely----in order of likelyhood based on reported wins

You will get a larger than normal size room (compared to 2 and 3* hotels) You will have 24/7 front desk coverage and security (many AMS hotels do not have this) of course en-suite and you will get a queen or two double beds. (call the hotel if you have a preference)

Feb is a great time to bid. BTDT.