"I pretend I'm one of the royal family when I'm in a hotel and that the hotel belongs to me - it is a palace." ~ Martin Short

At the timely advice...

of a new acquaintance in Aberdeen...

who happens to be from the Netherlands...

we spent a charming night...

 at Hotel Estherea.

Eclectic quaintness...

greets you at the door...

and follows you...

as you are escorted to your room...

and made comfortable...

by one of the charming...

front desk attendants.

This video is a perfect example...

of the thoughtful details of this hotel.

Even the roaming cat added to that homey feel...

that tempted us... 

for a brief moment...

to stay in... 

and sink in to one of the comfy chairs... 

in the library. 

This will definitely be our landing spot...

when we visit Amsterdam... 

again... 

and again... 

and again.