Amsterdam Hotels - Hotel Estheria

Debbie,
We didn’t stay at Hotel Estherea when we were in Amsterdam. That said, our relatives stayed at this hotel a few years ago. They loved the hotel & location! They said they walked everywhere. We stayed about 30 mins from the Estherea near Vondel Park and also walked everywhere. We never needed to take a tram. In addition to walking we did a canal cruise. It was a great way to see Amsterdam from the water. You could hop off and on. We just stayed onboard for the entire cruise.
Edited This may be helpful for Tram:
https://santorinidave.com/hotel-estherea-amsterdam

My Dutch friends who live in the US, always stay at Hotel Estheria when they return to Amsterdam which I take as an endorsement for this hotel..

You can get a transit pass from a booth at the airport when you arrive. https://www.schiphol.nl/en/page/public-transport-and-the-public-transport-card/

Calgary, if not at the airport, where do we get a tram pass or can we buy upon boarding?

https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/plan-your-trip/getting-around/public-transport