I went to Amsterdam a few years ago for the first time and loved it, there is loads to see and do , the tram system is efficient , just beware of cyclists, there are thousands of them !
Taking a river cruise is nice, most of them have glass covers so even if the weather is bad its a worthwhile trip
Go and see the famous house of Anne Frank, see the experience of this young girl during the war, the story is very touching.
Then there is the Hermitage Museum which is hosting DINING WITH THE TSARS from September 2014 – March 2015
Many of the hotels are tall and narrow, so not for the less agile as the stairs are like stepladders, if you want lifts you may find you need to stick to the bigger chains.
A city well worth a visit.