For anyone looking for a safe bet room in Amsterdam, the Hotel Ibis will serve you well.

It’s clean, safe and so close to Central Station — the thumping heart beat of the city — that trains actually run under it. There’s no confusion finding the hotel, just take the train from Schiphol Airport to the Central Station, walk outside and turn right.

The hotel chain has made a name for itself as an inexpensive, clean kind of place in the heart of a number of cities throughout Europe. It continues that tradition with the Ibis in Amsterdam.

The rooms are small but comfortable for two people and each room looks like all of the furniture comes from Ikea. But that Swedish laminate feel takes something away from it as well. There’s a sterile, clinical feel to them. If you’re looking for character and charm, the Amsterdam Ibis is not the place for you. They’re nice, but…

However, there’s something comforting about the hotel as well. And if you’re searching out a great location at a reasonable price, the Ibis will fit your bill. It’s a great launching point into Amsterdam, as every major tram starts and finishes at Central Station.

The hotel may not offer any surprises — other than the occasional English party goer passed out on the floor near the elevator covered in his own vomit — but that’s what many travelers want. Explore the wilds of Amsterdam but return to a little normalcy to rest up and then do it again.

And if you enjoy fueling up with a good breakfast, this hotel is an excellent place to start. The Ibis breakfast buffet was utterly fabulous — with an all you can eat — and many people people were not so quietly trying to pack lunches as well. (They’re easy to spot with the second untouched plate on their tray full of breads and a 1/2 pound of salami.)

It’s typical European fare with eggs, sausage, beans, breads and cold cuts available with all the coffee you can drink — making it the one place with an endless cup of coffee. (Every where else, you have to pay for each cup, a dangerous prospect for anyone who enjoys cafe lounging.)

While the hipster traveler may want a more unique experience such as some of the hostels in the Red Light District or a room above a coffee shop to provide a free second hand high, the Ibis is where to go with when the city will meet your travel expectations and the hotel will remind you of home.