what is a good, newer hotel to stay at in Amsterdam ?

Here are sample new, nice hotels to stay at with average prices for singles. (in EUR)

Inter-Continental
Amstel
Amsterdam

Sgl. 455.00

The Dylan
Amsterdam

Sgl. 335.00
Hilton
Amsterdam

Sgl. 260.00

De l´Europe
Amsterdam

Sgl. 240.00

Hilton Schiphol
Airport
Amsterdam - Schiphol

Sgl. 239.00
Okura Amster
Amsterdam

Sgl. 217.50

Radisson SAS
Amsterdam

Sgl. 214.50
NH Grand Hotel
Krasnapolsky
Amsterdam

Sgl. 159.00

Renaissance
Amsterdam

Sgl. 159.00
Marriott
Amsterdam

Sgl. 159.00

Crowne Plaza
Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam - Hoofddorp

Sgl. 155.00
NH Barbizon Palace
Amsterdam

Sgl. 149.00
NH Amsterdam Centre
Amsterdam

Sgl. 149.00

Amsterdam American
Amsterdam

Sgl. 130.00

try: www.tripadvisor.com, they have really good write ups about most hotels.