Amsterdam has established a great repuation but in my opinion it is not that good. It's okay but sprawling, spread out, you can walk for ages between piers and gates. If you arrive at one pier and your connecting leaves from the furtherst, you can't even check in till you get to the right pier! The shops are scattered all over, there is no real centre or shopping area. Having said that, I like the massage stand, and prices are okay. In the end it is okay but be prepared to walk!
