• Bar,
• Elevator,
• Meeting room,
• Internet,
• Laundry,
• Parking lot,
• Children

Description

The Amstel Botel is a floating hotel that moved from Amsterdam Central Station to the NDSM-pier in January 2008. Modern restaurants and cafés can be found in this area. A stay in the Botel is a special experience. Amsterdam city centre can be easily reached with a free ferry.

Due to its convenient position at the NDSM-pier, the Amstel Botel offers rooms with a splendid view of the IJ river. The rooms on the boat are all equipped with a bathroom with shower and toilet, radio, television with in-house video, safe (at an additional charge) and telephone.

The NDSM-pier is a booming location opposite Amsterdam Central Station. Theatre festivals and art exhibitions often take place around this former NDSM wharf. The area also offers restaurants and bars. From the hotel guests can take a free ferry boat to and from Amsterdam Central Station. During the night the hotel offers a free shuttle bus service which takes guests to and from the station. Cars and touring cars can be parked for free near the Amstel Botel. The A10 motorway is just 5 minutes away.

From the station it is just a short stroll to the Dam. Near this well known square one can find the royal palace Koninklijk Paleis, the shops of the Kalverstraat and Magna Plaza and the museum Madame Tussauds. By tram one can also easily reach the Rembrandtplein, Leidseplein and Museumplein.

Food and Drinks

The extensive English/continental breakfast is served from 07:00 until 10:30 h.
The Amstel Botel has a cosy bar with jukebox, pinball machine, pool table, television and a public computer with internet. For a small fee e-mail can be checked and information regarding Amsterdam can be gathered here. The bar is open from 09:00 until 00:45 h.

Internet

In the bar the public computer can be used to surf the internet (at a fee). Also, wireless internet is available for €6 per hour.

Other information

- The hotel has a 24-hour reception.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Luggage can be stored at the reception.

Surroundings

The Amstel Botel is anchored at the NDSM-pier since January 2008. This area has nice restaurants and entertainment venues. With a free ferry boat or shuttle bus one can easily reach Amsterdam Central Station. Enjoy a stroll along the canals and discover the beautiful architecture, interesting museums, nice shops and lively bars.

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Details

• Check in from14:00
• Check out until 11:00
• Number of rooms175
• Parking lotThere are free public parking spaces around the hotel.
• ChildrenOne child up to 3 years can stay in the room with the parents for free. A child up to 12 years old can stay in the parents' room. Price per child: 3-12 years = adult
• FacilitiesBar, Elevator, Meeting room, Internet, Laundry,

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Reviews

The following reviews were entered by guests after their stay in the hotel.

Marina Carlucci - 2010-02-17

7.6out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

very clean, close to pubblic transportations.

rooms really small.

Herman van der Merwe - 2009-12-13

9.0out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

A GREAT hotel experience on the Botel in Amsterdam

't was great

Access. Dependancy on a ferry - especially on Sundays and public holidays

Pablo - 2009-11-17

5.4out of 10

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Good location, but needs better maintenance

Public ferry service from the hotel to Central Station in downtown Amsterdam is great and runs frequently.

The rooms are painted light green, like a hospital room. Hotel looks a bit outdated.

Susanna - 2009-10-30

7.0out of 10

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Good cost/performance ratio

absolutely worth its money the free ferry that brings you to the central station within 15 minutes

reza - 2009-09-05

7.0out of 10

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I will remember it both with the style and the movings!

the style as a boat. the location is great (easy access to central station by free ferries). also we liked the breakfast.

if you have problems with boats moving on water forget this hotel. imagine staying on a boat which is moving all the time.

Markus - 2009-09-02

8.8out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

Hotels own night bus from harbour to the hotel.

Anonymous - 2009-08-28

4.2out of 10

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Tutta apparenza!

E' ottimo solo se si è in macchina, perchè il parcheggio è gratis e c'è una navetta gratuita e abbastanza frequente per tutte le 24 ore che porta alla stazione.

Il prezzo è eccessivo per il servizio offerto. Siamo stati una settimana e non sono mai state cambiate le lenzuola!!! Ci sono cadute delle briciole sul davanzale dell'oblò e..sono rimaste lì!! Il bagno era veramente piccolo, forse un metro e mezzo per un metro, fra l'altro anche abbastanza vecchio. La moquette non è stata mai pulita (avevo fatto cadere una piccola carta vicino al letto ed è rimasta lì!). La colazione è un po' scarna, e quel poco che c'è non è di gran qualità. Ritengo che più che un tre stelle sia un due stelle a voler essere buoni e il prezzo giusto sarebbe stato di 75 euro al massimo per la doppia. Ci siamo rimasti solo per la comodità del parcheggio.

Anonymous - 2009-07-27

8.6out of 10

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Nice and practical

There is free ferry that takes you directly to the central station. Breakfast included in the price

We asked for double room but had twin room and it was not possible to change it.

Petr - 2009-07-25

7.4out of 10

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Good connection to city center, free parking

good transport connection to the city center; free parking

Sandrine Plaze - 2009-06-15

5.2out of 10

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First time is Amsterdam

Really nice breakfast, really enjoyed that. The location is great too.

The rooms are average for £100 Euros a night you expect something else. We could hear the people next door, was a bit noisy. The receptionist gave us a wrong info who costed us a taxi.

David - 2009-06-13

6.6out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

FOR GOODNESS SAKE GET NEW TV SETS

I have been using this hotel for some years now and I feel that now the Botel has moved I feel it is a better place to stay, the 10 min ferry trip enhances the Amsterdam experiance, however it was sunny during my visit, I am not sure I would feel the same way if it had been raining. However because of its new location there seems to be less groups of rowdy men on stag holidays and more mature couples.

This hotel is almost always full so surely they make enough money to replace the grubby, shabby, very small broken down televisions.

OULALIT MOHAMED - 2009-05-25

5.0out of 10

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The amstel botel hotel is only for sleeping, not more...

The brekfast was very good The receptionist was very professional

The room was too small There bad isolation between the rooms (noise) the industrial place around the hotel

Darren Oliver - 2009-03-22

6.8out of 10

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Basic but adequate, perfect location for those driving

Great place to stay if you are driving, free parking and ferry takes you directly to central station. return ferry and shuttle bus runs all night.Breakfast was good staff all seemed friendly and helpful.

Despite now being a non smoking hotel the room reeked of cigarettes, as a smoker i wasn't too bothered non smokers would find it offensive, if i'm brutal I would say it lucky to be rated three star room was basic and toilet / shower room are best described as very compact but overall no real complaints.

Damien Frost - 2009-02-09

6.0out of 10

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2* not 3*

Great location as I was working near by across the way.

No hot water in the morning which was quite shocking in more ways than one. The room really smelled of smoke. I would not class the Botel as 3* more like 2*

welsh - 2008-12-17

7.0out of 10

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Goood-but could be so much better.

The new location requires determination to reach but, in my view, it is more attractively-positioned and thus is a big improvement on the last one. The juke box selection has lost a lot of its past unique qualities but remains a pleasant facility.

The bathroom facilities are too cramped. The breakfast selection is boringly repetitive and of mediocre quality. The bar could be much, much better: it is, mostly, seemingly run for the convenience of the bar staff rather than guests towards the end of the night.

M. Stuart - 2008-12-08

6.6out of 10

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okay

The price of the hotel was good for Amsterdam.

The room was small and the TV was very small.

Anna-Britta Svedlund - 2008-11-24

8.4out of 10

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Value for money

The location was perfect for us. Good price performance.

Some of the reception staff didn't or couldn't understand english sp well. They referred all questions to someone els.

susannah - 2008-11-15

8.2out of 10

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Great Hotel, brilliant service, shame about the location!

the rooms are really cosy, the staff provide an excellent service, everything is very clean. The breakfast is good and the bar snacks were tasty and very convenient.

too far from the city centre, the ferry service is good and easy but a bit of a hassle. There isn't much close to the boat.

malcolm hockin - 2008-11-10

9.0out of 10

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very enjoyable stay

good food freeferry service nice bar friendly service.

when booked i thought the botel was situated by oosterdock it took a little longer to reach the botel where it is docked now but it has not put me off

Mr D G Clark - 2008-11-10

8.4out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

Great three day break

Courtesy and sevice was superb.

Amitabh - 2008-11-09

6.8out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

its ok. I might stay here again

the price

the location

welsh - 2008-11-03

5.2out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

now overpriced but still nicely different from other Amsterdam hotels.

Idiosyncratic location and style of hotel.

Now more difficult to get to. Breakfast range remains very limited. Bar seems to be run for the benefit of staff not customers. bathrooms very cramped.

Rachad - 2008-10-28

7.0out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

in my opinion

calm

location

MONTALDO, Helene - 2008-10-22

7.2out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

Great experience

Loved the location of the Botel.

Late arrival of other guests was very rowdy and disruptive. Finding suitable food venues without travelling into Amsterdam was difficult.

Mrs C.M.Dunn - 2008-10-15

7.4out of 10

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Yet another great visit to this wonderful floating Hotel.

The breakfast provided was exceptional and the choice excellent.Also the staff on duty at the reception were very helpful and knowlegable about the area and the hotel and local activities.The bar was very friendly.The free shuttle bus is also a very good plus point for the clients.

More information should be placed on all web sites as regards this botel re:- the free ferry to the botel and the free shuttle bus.Also more should be done as regards late arrivals to the botel regarding meal availability and the early closing of the bar. [ late meaning arrival after 22.00hrs from the airport] This has now happened on some three occasions to us at the botel.

Thomas Kirstein - 2008-10-05

9.0out of 10

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Super boat, we love to come back

very helpfull staff, and free films:)

small tv

Griffin - 2008-09-15

5.4out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

Ferry with easy access to downtown Amsterdam

Room seemed slightly shabby...could use a renovation

Mr Peter Pearson - 2008-09-10

8.4out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

Ideal hotel for all age groups

The botel is idealy situated away from the city but near enough by the free ferry , Both my wife and are considering a return vist early next year as we had a very plesant stay.

I can not see any minus points at all ,

Wendy Goico Campagna - 2008-09-08

10 out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

Unforgettable stay.

My daughter and I feel very confortable and for sure we will come again to enjoy the great service and the familiarity that is perceived in this special hotel. Mr. Jose and Mr. Neil at the reception were very kindly and friendly. We are very grateful, See you soon.

Anonymous - 2008-09-07

8.0out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

Enjoyable stay

Staff firendly and helpful. Great view of submarine. Even though botel is situated away from centre, free ferry and late night shuttle bus is great. Indiana Jones pinball machine

Could not pop Indiana Jones

mitchell - 2008-09-07

7.0out of 10

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seven out of ten.

quiet location,free ferry to botel,

not in a convenient location as a base.limited choice at breakfast. no tea/coffee facility in room.

Pauline Gooden - 2008-08-22

6.2out of 10

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Miss

Breakfast included in price

Location Botel has moved to

Francis & Steve - 2008-08-17

5.6out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

Location- Location - Location - shame about the location

The staff were very helpful at all times, from the efficient friendly reception, bar staff and dining room personel. We liked the way that although all the necessary work was being done to make our stay as good as possible, the staff were not in any way obtrusive, they quietly and professionally attended to their duties- Your People are you greatest asset!. The quantity and quality of food available was good and the times for breakfast to be served was perfect for our needs. Waking up on the water- is really nice - something different to the ordinarry. The cabins (rooms) were private quiet and clean.

We had booked our stay based on knowing that the Hotel was located in the heart of the city, before we booked we checked out on GOOGLE to conpare it with other Land based Hotels- and it was clear the Hotel was positioned favourably and compared well for price. When we arrived we went to the Dock on the GOOGLE MAP only to find the Hotel was not located there. We spent over an hour walking around and asking people where the Hotel was. We were eventually directed to the Ferry unfortunately the information given led us to get on the wrong FERRY which we had to returk on to finally take the correct one. We mention this to the receptionist who pointed out the address on our booking email (as if we would know the location- this was not so helpfull especially after a longer than planed for journy) Although we were impressed at the FERRY service the extra time required to travel too and from the Hotel was inconvienient and took too much time from our priorities- We had made all our plans based on being in a CENTRAL location and had to adjust our short break to fit in with the New location. Whatever the reason for the relocation it was not what we had expected or hoped for. WE would not do this for our next visit unless the Hotel is returned to a Central position. The level of Hygene was good, however a coat of paint on the wood work would improve the overall appearance. No hot drinks facility in the rooms and only one pillow each, the addition of these would have helped

P & M - 2008-08-14

7.2out of 10

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Great experience!

We, husband/wife (60) had a great time in A'dam. Staying on board Amstel Botel was a novelty which we enjoyed. The 'other' side of A'dam we found most interesting. Having to cross the river by ferry to get to our accommodation was an added bonus. All staff, or should I say crew, we encountered were friendly and courteous. Breakfast was more than adequate. "Luxury rooms" the cabins were not, but who cares when bobbing on the water, enjoying great views of the city and lots of water traffic. I would have no problem to book again.

Anonymous - 2008-08-10

3.8out of 10

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Quiet at night. Reception staff seemed friendly enough

location not great since move to north side, even with free ferry. Breakfast choice poor. Room very small, esp bathroom and bed incredibly uncomfortable. TV remote did not work.

Harold Dorsey - 2008-08-03

10 out of 10

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QUIET

Nice quiet location, easy to get to once you figure it out.

miriam hoffman - 2008-07-27

8.4out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

-freindly staff -very good location - easy access and free of charge transportation to central station - room clean and nice water views -exelent and reliable shutle minibuss service on sunday when we needed to go to the airport early

-the bath room had asharp smell of pee which we did not report hoping that it will be gone the next day when the room will be cleaned but the smell remained during the whole period of our stay.

Walter Lilyblad - 2008-07-27

7.6out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

rockin´ times at el bot

easy ferry transport. good breakfast. good hard mattress.

no shower floor towel. size of tv. hard bed frame (ouch!). no free wifi. couldn´t hit golf balls off of the roof.

mick - 2008-07-22

6.0out of 10

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nice hotel, good location, some miserable staff.

The new location is, though harder to get to and from, in keeping with the Boat-nature of the Botel and, to my mind, is an improvement. Great juke-box. Joseph, the night watchman from Cape Verdes, remains a kind and re-assuring presence.

The bar,depending on the professionalism of the staff member on duty (and one barman is extremely lazy as well as anti-social), can be very cold in character. The pillows aren't very comfortable.

Anonymous - 2008-07-20

8.6out of 10

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Wonderful breakfasts!

Ivan Slivka - 2008-07-13

8.8out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

perfect breakfast, great transport, i mean ferry or shuttle bus...little problem with ferry because i cant read dutch..so i took wrong ferry one time :( proprably the best hotel when u travel by car.. - free parking, quite area..cool staff :) c ya on trance energy in february :)

only one clear tv programe was hustler tv :)))

scott watson - 2008-07-13

7.2out of 10

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reasonably priced.

its a hassle to get to & from the hotel.

Hayley Peters - 2008-07-02

8.0out of 10

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My friend & I fancied a cup of tea after a nice meal out in Amsterdam & a very nice man on reception very kindly made my friend two cups of tea at 2am in the morning. We would just like to say that we thought this was very nice of him & we very much appreciated it. Also the breakfast was very nice & there was plenty of it. All in all a very pleasent stay in Amsterdam. Thank you again for a very nice stay.

The only downside to staying on the Boatel for one night is that they have moved it from Central Station. It was in a very convieniant place by the floating chinese restaurant. But it is still very easy to get to & we enjoyed our short stay very much. We also would have like tea & coffee making facilities in the rooms.

Reynard - 2008-06-30

7.6out of 10

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Fantastic location overlooking the beautiful Amstel river. There was a lot of choice at breakfast and the food was very nice. The service was fantastic and was made to feel at home. The TV was good, featuring a variety of international channels, ie. BBC1.

The thin walls meant that you can hear every word of the neighbours and the TV well. Meant a difficult night's sleep. The bathroom was quite small and difficult to maneouvre around.

Alan - 2008-06-30

6.4out of 10

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Friendly staff

No tea/coffee making facility in room

Neville & Jackie - 2008-06-23

9.0out of 10

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Easy access to the city via the free ferry service and the fact that the room rate includes a substantial breakfast

Robert Ross - 2008-06-11

4.4out of 10

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The room was very small but OK. The folks at the front desk were nice & helpful. The breakfast was well done and it was nice to have a "no smoking section." The gal working the bar was extremely nice! We also appreciated the ice available to us.

The shower mat was filthy and there was no soap or other amenities. The bar was very smoky and very loud (music).

Aleksandra - 2008-06-08

5.0out of 10

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Farry for free

A small room

KATHRYN ZILM - 2008-05-25

9.0out of 10

ReviewsAmstel Botel Amsterdam

An interesting place to stay with great views across the waterway to watch the passing water traffic.

We were no advised that the Botel had shifted and so spent 90mins wandering around looking for it before being told by a couple of locals we had to turn back and catch the ferry.

Hilde - 2008-05-13

7.2out of 10

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Nice staff, good breakfast