After experiencing the tulip fest in Amsterdam at Keukenhof Gardens in the spring, the month of April will forever remind me of these sensational flowers.

Who knew one flower could come in so many colors?

When I decided to spend my birthday weekend in Amsterdam, I was faced with the daunting yet task of finding a hotel that would be worthy of an adult celebration, yet kid-friendly enough for our all-family getaway. For a short stay like this in a European city, we didn’t need a hotel with a long list of kids’ focused amenities; the key, as always, is to find a hotel that can sleep a family comfortably in an age-appropriate atmosphere.

Amsterdam has a progressive an edgy element to and I wanted to find a hotel the embraces this lively soul of the city. I found the perfect answer …

Amsterdam, with its famous canals and gable-roofed buildings, is on of Europe’s most picturesque cities.

Flat, small and easy to navigate on foot, Amsterdam is home to numerous parks, attractions and boasts more museums per capita than any other European capital. All of these attributes make it a great destination for a few-night stay with kids.